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My name is Naydeline Mejia and I’m a freelance writer & editor based in NYC & Paris. I’m a former assistant editor at Women’s Health where I covered sex & dating and lifestyle for print & digital. In addition to Women’s Health, you can find my work in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Bustle, Teen Vogue, NPR & more!

Likes: sunsets, coffee, 60s’ mod, Instagrammable foods & drinks, Black women winning, rom coms

Dislikes: being extremely hot (temperature wise), miscommunication & breaking in leather shoes

Bylines

Some selected clips!

Beauty

“What Is the Best Face Sunscreen?” - Real Simple

“Redken’s Acidic Bonding Curls System Gave Me My Curl Confidence Back After Years of Coloring My Hair” - Hair.com

“20 Layered Hairstyles We Can’t Get Enough Of” - L’OrĂ©al

“How To Moisturize Your Scalp: 5 Tips For A Healthy-Feeling Scalp” - L’OrĂ©al

“The 25 Best Korean Beauty Products for Radiant, Glowy Skin” - Women’s Health

“These Are The 21 Black-Owned Makeup Brands You Should Have On Your Radar” - Women’s Health

“Expert Tips on How to Deal With Pandemic Stress-Induced Skin Issues” - REMEZCLA

“7 Longwear Eyeliners We Love For Fall” - Coveteur

“The 32 Best Beauty Products That Launched in September” - Coveteur

Branded Content

“For Lee Mariah Armoogam, Beauty Is How She Chooses to Honor Her Ancestors” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty

“Mayra Ramirez’s Wing Is Fierce — & She’s Even Fiercer” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty

“Genai Nakama is Holding Space for Brown Latines” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty

“6 Self-Care Gifts for a Calmer 2022” - Women’s Health x Sijo

“How To Pick The Right Sock For Every Workout” - Women’s Health x Loops & Wales

“The 10 Sustainable Fashion Pieces You Need To Complete Your Fall Wardrobe” - Refinery29 x Tencel

Culture

“Three Generations Of Latinx Women Share Their Lessons On Love” - Women’s Health

“10 Action-Oriented Ways To Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month” - Bustle

“11 Black Women Get Real About Natural Hair at Job Interviews” - Shape

“15 Books By Black Women That Are Essential Reading” - Women’s Health

Fashion

“12 Best Travel Wraps To Keep You Warm During Long Flights, According To Fashion Stylists” - Women’s Health

“In Celebration of Tatyana Ali’s ‘90s Fashion Looks” - Refinery29

“This Fashion Brand Is Bringing Awareness to Violence Against Women in Juárez, Mexico” - REMEZCLA

“Painting With Thread: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Series” - Medium, Undergrad Work

Health & Wellness

“4 tips for talking to your Latinx parents about mental health” - NPR

“How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Parents, According To 10 Latinas” - Bustle

“12 Organizations That Support Black Women's Physical And Emotional Health” - Women’s Health

“12 Latinx People On The Wellness Practices Their Abuelas Taught Them” - Bustle

Personal Essays & Op-Eds

‘Learning To Swim At 24 Taught Me An Important Life Lesson’ - Women’s Health

‘I Took Flamenco Lessons For The First Time And Discovered What It Means To Be Fully Present’ - Women’s Health

“My Latinx Culture Stigmatized Therapy, But It Changed My Life” - Elite Daily

“‘Shame About My Mental Health Kept Me From Asking For The Help I Needed At Work’” - Women’s Health

“‘Quarantine Fatigue’ Is Real” - Teen Vogue

“I Am Afro-Latina, And My Blackness Won’t Be Erased” - Refinery29

“Can We Stop Making My Virginity Such A Big Deal?” - Salty

Profiles

“Brazilian Pop Singer Anitta Eats Whatever She Wants, And She Wants You To Do The Same” - Women’s Health

“The Infinite Joy of Chopova Lowena” - Mission Magazine, Issue 7 (print)

“Climate Justice is Social Justice” - Mission Magazine, Issue 7 (print)

“Democratizing Technology” - Mission Magazine, Issue 6 (print)

“Rally for Peace” - Mission Magazine, Issue 6 (print)

“The South Bronx Mutual Aid Program Providing Sustainable Solutions to An Unsustainable Issue” - Medium, Undergrad Work

“Meet Founder Ada Rojas of Latinx-Founded Botánika Beauty” - Women’s Health

“How a Non-Profit in Oaxaca, MX Is Aiding & Empowering Vulnerable Communities” - REMEZCLA

“BLK + GRN Takes the Guesswork Out of Buying Black-Owned, Clean Beauty Products” - Women’s Health

“in the basket, with kia damon” - Pop Up Grocer shelf talk (print)

“Allie X Has No Time for Weak Boys or Gender Stereotypes” - Salty

Sex & Relationships

“How To Get Knee Deep In The Passenger Seat This Summer” - Betches

“What Is Relationship Anarchy? Experts Explain This Alternative Relationship Model” - Women’s Health

“What Is Orgasm Denial? Sex Experts Explain 5 Ways To Try This Type Of Power Play” - Women’s Health

“Your Ultimate Guide To Every Type Of Sex Toy, With Tips From Sex Experts” - Women’s Health

“What Is Limerence? How To Tell If It's Intense Infatuation Or Love, Per Relationship Experts” - Women’s Health

“What’s The Average Penis Girth? Urologists Explain” - Women’s Health

“What Does An Orgasm Feel Like? Experts Explain How To Tell If You've Climaxed” - Women’s Health

“What Is Retroactive Jealousy? Experts Explain How To Spot The Signs And Manage It” - Women’s Health

“A Comprehensive List of Dating Terms You *Need* To Know RN” - Elite Daily

“How To Set Healthy Boundaries With Someone You’re Casually Seeing” - Elite Daily

“Here’s How To Spot A Catfish On Dating Apps – And What To Do About It” - Elite Daily

“Why Yes, You Actually *Can* Manifest Love in Your Life. Here’s How” - Cosmopolitan

“Queefing During Sex Is Normal, but Here’s What to Know if You’re Embarrassed” - Cosmopolitan

“What Is Temperature Play? Your Guide To This Hot (And Cold) Kink, Explained By Experts” - Women’s Health

“30 Women Describe Their Hottest Sexual Fantasies” - Cosmopolitan

“What Does It Mean to Be Sapiosexual?” - Cosmopolitan

“Everything You Need to Know if You’re Curious About Tantric Sex” - Cosmopolitan

“7 Signs Your Ex Is Pretending to be Over You” - Cosmopolitan

“How to Start a Conversation on Tinder That Actually Feels Meaningful” - Cosmopolitan

“Here’s What It Means to Be Polygender” - Cosmopolitan

“Here’s What to Know About the Term ‘Third Gender’” - Cosmopolitan

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