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Dominique Pariso

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Dominique Pariso is a writer at the Strategist who covers a wide array of categories including office goods, sex toys, and home-bar essentials. She is also a writer for “The Approval Matrix.”

  1. wellness
    The 8 Best Prostate MassagersWith options for beginners, couples, and more.
  2. lips
    This Peppermint-Scented Laneige Lip Mask Is Just $17And it makes for a perfect stocking stuffer.
  3. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: We’re Hearing ThingsOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  4. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
  5. prime day
    Last Call to Shop the Best October Prime Day Deals, According to Our WritersThe best of the best.
  6. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: School-Bus Meltdown, New York’s a Mets TownOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  7. adult
    The 11 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
  8. tabletop week
    13 of the Very Best Drinking GlassesDozens of interior designers and service-industry professionals weigh in on their favorite glasses for water, juice, iced tea, or something stronger.
  9. hair tools
    The 15 Very Best Hair TiesOffice-supply rubber bands are a nonstarter no matter your hair type.
  10. decor
    Nordstrom Has a Lot of Voluspa Candles on Sale Right NowStock up for cozy season.
  11. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: In the Grimace SeatOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  12. health
    What Are the Best CBD Products?Including tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
  13. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Clare V Catchalls and Caraway Cast IronPlus, a very cute Schoolhouse lamp.
  14. bath and body
    The Best Full-Body Deodorants, According to ExpertsBecause sometimes just underarm deodorant isn’t going to cut it.
  15. bath and body
    The 14 Very Best Natural DeodorantsNo, a natural deodorant doesn’t stop sweat, but it does “allow underarms to breathe naturally,” one expert explains.
  16. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  17. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: The Countess, the Spy, and Lana’s LoverOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  18. fall preview 2024
    25 New Things at 25 of Our Favorite New York City StoresColorful dinnerware, luxurious basics, and more.
  19. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: A Lively Gossip WeekOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  20. how i pick my picks
    The Sex Toys a Wellness Writer Always Recommends“It’s a challenge but extremely gratifying when it works out.”
  21. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  22. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Pink Pommel ClubOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  23. furniture
    The 6 Very Best Standing DesksFrom simple manual options to highly customizable rigs.
  24. beauty
    Last Chance to Shop the Best Beauty Deals From Nordstrom’s Anniversary SaleA ten-pack of Slip silk scrunchies, a cheekbone-sculpting NuFace device, and some best-in-class hair tools.
  25. health
    Whitney Cummings’s Favorite Intimacy Oil Is on SaleFor better orgasms.
  26. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: An Honest Woman and the HypocriteOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  27. bath and body
    I’m a Face and Body Antiperspirant-Wipe EvangelistI’ve been training for this scorching-hot summer for years.
  28. women’s apparel
    Here Are the Things I’d Buy From Universal Standard’s Sample SaleIncluding my go-to workout bodysuit, lots of summery dresses, and plenty of the brand’s beloved denim.
  29. amazon prime day 2024
    It’s Now or Never for These Prime Day Deals Under $50Including a gift-y Yeti Rambler, our favorite back massager, and plenty of beauty.
  30. strategist round table
    Some Sweaty Strategist Writers on How to Survive the HeatOn the occasion of this horrifically hot summer, here’s how they are dealing with the dampness.
  31. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Too Many Cats in HeatOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  32. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Edie Parker Lighters and Hampton Jitney SweatshirtsPlus, Hampton Jitney anniversary merch.
  33. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
  34. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Everyone’s a PunditOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  35. women’s apparel
    Cuup’s One-Piece Swimsuit Is 72 Percent OffPerfect for Rockaway trips and pool days.
  36. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  37. bath and body
    How to Deal With Ball Sweat, According to DermatologistsIncluding cream-to-powder deodorants, an anti-chafing stick, and lots and lots of body powder.
  38. bath and body
    How to Deal With Underboob Sweat, According to DermatologistsIt may require a multipronged approach: anti-perspirants to stop sweat, products to prevent chafing, and others to sop up moisture that seeps through.
  39. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Kathy and Nathan’s Brat SummerOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  40. gifts
    The 45 Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $50Including a handsome Casio, Law Roach’s favorite sweatpants, and a cheeky multi-tool.
  41. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads, According to Outdoorsy DadsFrom a classy pocketknife to a 20-can cooler.
  42. tablets and smartwatches
    The Apple Pencil Is on Sale at Its Lowest PriceAnd it happens to make an excellent Father’s Day gift.
  43. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers, According to Brewers and Beer LoversBecause you can do better than a novelty beer helmet.
  44. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: We’re All a Little GuiltyOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  45. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Protect the Filthy PortalOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  46. don’t dillydally
    9 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Tulip to TamagotchiIncluding a collaboration from Lisa Says Gah and OOKIOH, Naturium’s new body oil, and spring-y clogs.
  47. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  48. mothers day 2024
    Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of MomFrom the mom who entertains to the outdoorsy mom and the mom whose baby is a dog (or cat).
  49. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Ticktock, TikTokOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  50. dining and entertaining
    The 10 Best WineglassesBecause a jam jar isn’t always going to cut it.
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