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October 16, 2026   SELF Would You Hire a Male Doula? Some men are entering one of the last women-only spaces: Meet the “dude-las.” By Emily Laurence Sardinha Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos: Getty When Gerlisa Scott-Wiley found out she was pregnant, one of the first people she told was her fitness trainer. She’d been going to group fitness classes her trainer ran three times a week for the past eight years, and she wanted to make sure she could continue working out safely without harming the baby. Her trainer assured her that they’d make modifications when needed and then went further, offering to support her in a way that went beyond the gym: He wanted to be her doula. Desmond Scott’s wife’s delivery had not been easy. She delivered their baby via C-section and was in the hospital for five days. She did not have a doula, and, looking back, Scott says there’s a lot that he wishes they’d known. “For example, she was given so much Pitocin to get things going, but I now know there are natural ways to speed things up,” Scott says. Shortly after their son was born, Scott told his wife how much he enjoyed supporting her during her pregnancy — and how much he regretted his blind spots in the delivery room — and she jokingly suggested that he become a doula, explaining to him what it was. The idea stuck with him, especially when he considered that most of his fitness clients were women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. READ MORE   Celebrity News Gossip, revelations, and timelines. What would you do with Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker nipples? Selena Gomez named an award after Martin Short’s daughter. Anna Faris was "hurt" by Chuck Lorre’s memoir.   Today’s Top Stories The 16-year-old suspect was killed in a shooting in an Oregon school by a bystander shortly before police arrived at the scene. READ MORE To understand the silence of the group chat the night of Jane Doe’s alleged rape, we spoke to former frat bros about times they struggled speaking up. READ MORE This is a much looser Phoebe Philo than we’ve seen since she launched her brand three years ago, writes Cathy Horyn. READ MORE After Good American hosted an event at its New York pop-up, some influencers claimed they were made to wait in line and never made it into the event. READ MORE Subscribe now to get unlimited access to everything New York, including subscriber-only newsletters, exclusive perks, the New York app, and more. Subscribe Now   ADVERTISER CONTENT   The Mini Cut Shop For more shopping advice, sign up to get the Cut Shop newsletter every Friday. 12 Best Hand Creams You Probably Need Right Now Because colder weather is right around the corner. The Ganni x Lululemon Collaboration Starring Jennifer Beals Was Made in a Lab for Me Ruffle trims, leopard print, and Bette Porter? I’m sold. Our Fashion News Writer’s Fall Wardrobe Essentials From a luxurious suede bomber to tiger-print tights. READ MORE FROM THE CUT   ASTROLOGY Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant Look to Mars and Saturn today, and you might discover some renewed energy. Read more.   ADVERTISER CONTENT   Sign up for Personals A newsletter about sex and relationships. SIGN UP follow us on instagram • tiktok • twitter • facebook unsubscribe | privacy notice | preferences This email was sent to you@example.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get this newsletter in your inbox. View this email in your browser. Vox Media, LLC 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved