Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be perfect, especially when starting a family? You’re not alone. In a world obsessed with flawless images and seamless success, the latest album from Lorde, Virgin, challenges these standards by embracing mess, emotion, and imperfection. It’s a bold reminder that real beauty and growth often come from chaos—something that resonates deeply with anyone on the path to parenthood.

But what does pop music have to do with fertility or parenthood? More than you might think.

Lorde's Virgin album dives headfirst into topics like sex, drugs, and eating disorders—subjects often shrouded in shame or perceived as