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Dominique Pariso

Writer, the Strategist

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. adult
    The 11 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
  2. adult
    23 of the Very Best Sex Toys for CouplesAny sex toy can be a couples sex toy, but these are specifically designed for you and a partner.
  3. 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.
  4. hair tools
    The 15 Very Best Hair TiesOffice-supply rubber bands are a nonstarter no matter your hair type.
  5. toys and games
    The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool PeoplePlenty of options for game night.
  6. hair treatments
    11 of the Very Best Hair Masks“Hair masks are key to healthy hair, no matter the texture.”
  7. bath and body
    The 11 Very Best Men’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a wipe that will stop sweat for up to a week and a natural deodorant made with beer hops.
  8. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair TowelsIncluding options for fine, thick, curly, and damaged hair.
  9. decor
    Nordstrom Has a Lot of Voluspa Candles on Sale Right NowStock up for cozy season.
  10. adult
    34 of the Very Best VibratorsAccording to sex experts, shop owners, and professional reviewers.
  11. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: In the Grimace SeatOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  12. productivity
    31 of the Very Best PlannersIncluding daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly options to help you get things done.
  13. health
    What Are the Best CBD Products?Including tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
  14. hair tools
    The 9 Very Best Flat IronsIncluding the ones Beyoncé and Michelle Obama depend on for sleek hair.
  15. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Clare V Catchalls and Caraway Cast IronPlus, a very cute Schoolhouse lamp.
  16. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
  17. bath and body
    The Best Full-Body Deodorants, According to ExpertsBecause sometimes just underarm deodorant isn’t going to cut it.
  18. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, According to BirdersFrom status binoculars to field guides.
  19. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
  20. baby feeding
    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
  21. gifts
    The Best Gifts Under $25Including a reader-favorite board game, Swedish dishcloths, and expert-recommended skin care.
  22. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best Conditioners“The reparative work this does is second to none.”
  23. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best ShampoosFor dry hair, thinning hair, frizzy hair, and curls.
  24. moisturizers
    The 12 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
  25. 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.
  26. adult
    We Tested 21 Fancy Vibrators to Find the Best“While it is pricey, if it ever broke, I would go without groceries to buy a new one.”
  27. bath and body
    The 12 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a lemony natural deodorant that contains live bacteria.
  28. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Blow-dryer BrushesThis ’90s tool is back.
  29. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: The Countess, the Spy, and Lana’s LoverOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  30. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
  31. moisturizers
    The 18 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
  32. fall preview 2024
    25 New Things at 25 of Our Favorite New York City StoresColorful dinnerware, luxurious basics, and more.
  33. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: A Lively Gossip WeekOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  34. how i pick my picks
    The Sex Toys a Wellness Writer Always Recommends“It’s a challenge but extremely gratifying when it works out.”
  35. furniture
    The 13 Very Best Ergonomic Office ChairsThe best ergonomic chairs, including conventional office chairs, balance-ball chairs, kneeling chairs, and even (space-saving) ergonomic stools.
  36. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  37. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Pink Pommel ClubOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  38. adult
    28 of the Very Best Sex Toys for MenIt’s time to get familiar with the P-spot.
  39. furniture
    The 6 Very Best Standing DesksFrom simple manual options to highly customizable rigs.
  40. adult
    The Best Sex Toys for BeginnersAccessible, affordable options.
  41. 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.
  42. adult
    The 13 Very Best Air-Suction Sex ToysDesigned to surround the clitoris, air-suction toys emit pulses of air or sound waves to stimulate it, “resulting in a much fuller orgasm.”
  43. health
    Whitney Cummings’s Favorite Intimacy Oil Is on SaleFor better orgasms.
  44. health and fitness
    The Best G-spot VibratorsIncluding options for beginners, couples, and everyone in between.
  45. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: An Honest Woman and the HypocriteOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  46. bath and body
    I’m a Face and Body Antiperspirant-Wipe EvangelistI’ve been training for this scorching-hot summer for years.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Too Many Cats in HeatOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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