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Natalia Pérez-Gonzalez

POPSUGAR Contributor

Afro-Latina journalist, passionate about stories at the intersection of culture, identity, and health.

https://www.nataliamperez.com/

Latest Posts From Natalia

Why I'm Tired of Being a "Strong Woman"

06/09/2022

Why I'm Tired of Being a "Strong Woman"

When I was in kindergarten, I always drew my mother to be as tall as the whole paper — and all my other family members were always drawn significantly shorter than her.

How to Tell If You're Depressed or Burned Out, According to Experts

05/09/2022

How to Tell If You're Depressed or Burned Out, According to Experts

At some point, everyone has experienced temporary feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and irritability.

What Exactly Is "the Ick"?

04/29/2022

What Exactly Is "the Ick"?

So get this: You're into someone.

10 Sex-Positive TikTok Accounts You Need on Your FYP

04/27/2022

10 Sex-Positive TikTok Accounts You Need on Your FYP

TikTok is quickly changing the way we talk about sex.

How I Set Up My Dream Desk in My Tiny Bedroom

04/04/2022

How I Set Up My Dream Desk in My Tiny Bedroom

When I first started working from home in 2020, it took me a while to realize I badly needed to create a dedicated work space in my apartment.

Fans Think Abby From "Turning Red" Is Boo From "Monster's Inc."

03/22/2022

Fans Think Abby From "Turning Red" Is Boo From "Monster's Inc."

There is so much fans loved about "Turning Red" — the boyband nostalgia, wholesome teen friendships, the honest take on the awkwardness of puberty, and the list continues.

Eczema Looks Different on Melanated Skin; Here's How to Treat It

03/18/2022

Eczema Looks Different on Melanated Skin; Here's How to Treat It

It doesn't feel quite like winter if you're not grappling with locking moisture in your skin from time to time, but if the occasional itchiness and dryness linger, causing your skin to feel scaly, patchy, or like sandpaper, you may have eczema.

This Curl Routine Helped Me Love My Coils; Now, They're My Trademark

03/11/2022

This Curl Routine Helped Me Love My Coils; Now, They're My Trademark

Like most Afro-Latinas and Black women, my relationship with my natural coily hair is complex and ever-evolving.

Here's What Emotional Exhaustion Looks Like, According to Experts

03/02/2022

Here's What Emotional Exhaustion Looks Like, According to Experts

Emotional exhaustion seeps in subtly, at first.