Kris Ann Valdez

Kris Ann Valdez is an Arizona native, wife, mother to three children, and an overzealous family dog. As a freelance journalist, her work appears in Business Insider, SUCCESS, Motherly, and Motherhood Mag, among others. You can follow her @krisannvaldezwrites.

Resist the Urge

“Don't Google It,” My Doctor Told Me. I Did Anyway, & It Nearly Broke Me.

By Kris Ann Valdez

At 30 weeks pregnant, I was given a bleak prognosis for the future that sent me into a fear spiral.

Trust Your Gut

My Instincts Were Screaming Something Was Wrong With My Daughter. I Wish I’d Listened Sooner.

By Kris Ann Valdez

I was afraid of being the mom who made a fuss. But sometimes, fuss is what saves a life.

More Common Than You Think

I Was Honestly Shocked To Hear How Few Of My Female Friends Orgasm During Sex

By Kris Ann Valdez

So, I asked five experts why so many women don’t climax — and what to do about it.

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I Deeply Regret Getting A Family Dog. There, I Said It.

By Kris Ann Valdez

Three years into this relationship, my list of grievances has only grown.

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