Tessa Somberg
Location
New York, New York
School
University Of Colorado Boulder
New York University
Expertise
Women's Rights, Social Justice, Sustainable Beauty
- Tessa's thesis on commercial surrogacy published by The Cut was also featured as one of Longreads Top 5 Longreads of the Week following publication.
- To deeply understand the lived experiences of her story subjects, she interviewed three women over months as they completed their surrogacies.
- An avid thrift shopper, Tessa most recently acquired a '90s silk slip cheetah print dress.
Experience
Tessa Somberg began her career as a student intern for a local newspaper, writing feature articles on arts and entertainment and covering local news. She then spent several years on the editorial team of an academic publishing company before pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in journalism. Her personal interests in the beauty space, fashion, and sustainability first drew her to write for TheList.com, and her passion for critical women's issues such as women's fight for autonomy led her to Women.com.
Education
Tessa has a bachelor's degree in both journalism and creative writing from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Master of Fine Arts in Literary Reportage from New York University.
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Stories By Tessa Somberg
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It's hard to fathom that someone would use a once trusted partner's most vulnerable moments to gain ground during an argument, but Tom Sandoval did just that.
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Postpartum-related searches have increased on Pinterest, highlighting the need for quality care. Unfortunately, the U.S. is severely lacking in this regard.
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Razor bumps can be a frustrating, uncomfortable, and unsightly side effect of shaving. Here's how to prevent and eliminate them for smooth summer skin.
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Known as the House of Communication, your birth chart's third house is where we connect with others. Here's how you can grow those communication skills.
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If you've ever encountered an ASMR video, you may have written it off as silly. But it turns out these videos help many people ease their stress and anxiety.
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Press-on nails are a budget-friendly alternative to pricey and high-maintenance acrylics. If you're a beginner, here's everything you need to know.
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We break down the benefits, and the drawbacks, to using witch hazel as a part of your everyday beauty routine (skin and hair).
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When you want to know more about your financial life, the 2nd House and the 8th House can provide some insight and clarity.
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Ampoules are a super-charged system for delivering high concentrations of skincare products; here's everything you need to know about the Korean beauty staple.
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Should you feel slightly intimidated by these long shorts, worry not. Bermuda shorts can work for anybody.
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Before intimacy means sex, before intimacy even means physical, intimacy means closeness. Here's how to reclaim it in your relationship after childbirth.
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More and more mothers are turning to CBD for stress relief postpartum. But is it safe?