My Mom Didn’t Cook, and Neither Will I
An ode to an unconventional mother and a lifetime of takeout.
Gabrielle Union Is Captain of Team F*ck It
Lena Dunham interviews the actress about her new memoir, being a public person, and fighting for what she deserves.
My Perfect F*cking Skin
Lena Dunham's one vanity was her complexion — until she got rosacea in her 30s.
Supporting Reproductive Rights When You're a Person of Faith
A conversation with Nancy Northup, the president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, and her daughter Natalie Northup Bergner.
When Lena Dunham Met Patsy and Eddy
Lena Dunham interviews Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, the heroines of Absolutely Fabulous.
Zoe Kazan Is the Friend We All Need
Lena Dunham writes an ode to her friend, the brilliant actress Zoe Kazan.
Lena Dunham on Why She's Taking a Break to Heal
A note about why she's canceling the Lenny IRL tour to focus on her health.
Get Lost in the Dreamy Moments of Teenage Girlhood in This New Film
Lena Dunham and filmmaker Jenny Gage reflect on the ephemeral, magical, maddening experience of growing up female.
Jill Abramson Is a Pushy Broad
Lena Dunham talks to former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson about getting fired, supporting young journalists, and the sign outside her door that says "Push."
Lit Thursday: Willie Parker Is the Pro-Choice Hero We Need
Lena reviews a new book by the religious doctor who is giving southern women the right to choose.
The Secret Life of Kewpies' Kreator
The best-selling doll came to illustrator Rose O'Neill in a dream.
The All-American Menstrual Hut
Lena Dunham and the memoirist Mary Karr talk bullying, Jesus, and bra technology.
Growing Into Yourself
Lena Dunham interviews Camila Cabello about what keeps her sane.
The Lenny Interview: Zadie Smith
Lena Dunham and Zadie Smith have an email correspondence about success, male versus female anxiety, and all the feels.
Don't Agonize, Organize
A message from Lena about the presidential election and where we go from here.
Hillary Clinton for President
Unpublished excerpts from Lena Dunham's 2015 interview with HRC.