Health
How To Handle Birth Control Emergencies On Campus & Still Act Chill
By Iman Hariri-KiaYou slept through your alarm and barely planted your butt in a seat by the start of 9 a.m. econ class. You pulled a four-hour shift at the university library’s checkout desk before running across campus to meet up with your intramural soccer team.…
This Is What It’s Like To Be Burned Out By The Time You’re 23
By Lilli PetersenKrystal has been working full-time for less than two years, but she already knows how burnout feels. Her hands clench into claws and she gestures toward her neck as she describes the sensation. “Like a straitjacket,” the 23-year-old says. “I just……
Cardi Clapped Back At Fans Who Called Her Relationship "Mentally Abusive"
By Corinne SullivanCardi B isn't here for anyone else's opinions. After fans reportedly took to Twitter to criticize her relationship with Offset, with some reportedly even calling it "mentally abusive," the "WAP" rapper clapped back with a pretty epic response. Cardi…
Kristen Bell Had The Most Supportive Response About Dax Shepard's Relapse
By Corinne SullivanDuring the Sept. 25 episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, Dax Shepard told listeners he'd relapsed with painkillers after 16 years of sobriety, but thankfully, his wife has his back. Kristen Bell's quote about Dax Shepard's relapse is so…
Selena Gomez Revealed She Went Into “A Bit Of A Depression” When She Began Quarantining
By Brandy RobidouxShout out to Selena Gomez for always keeping it real. Even as the mega-star she is, Gomez aims to keep things relatable with fans and has always been transparent about her personal life. For example, she's candid about her own mental health…
Going Through A Breakup? Here Are 14 Mental Health Resources To Turn To
By Rebecca StrongYou can never have too much help when you're healing from a breakup. Hopefully, you have friends and family you feel like you can lean on. Perhaps you also have a job or hobbies you enjoy that provide a healthy distraction from the heartbreak. But…
I Listened To A Meditation Designed For Dating & It Was Actually Helpful
By Hannah OrensteinI have a pretty solid routine to get myself ready for a first date: I listen to a playlist of pop divas while I do my makeup (@ me for my Ariana Grande recs), spritz on perfume, and look over my date's dating app profile and Instagram to make sure…
Here's What Experts Say About Wearing A Face Mask During Halloween Celebrations This Year
By Lara WalshCelebrating Halloween as normal is not going to be an option during the coronavirus pandemic, but most experts aren’t forbidding spooky season fun altogether. You already know most of the safety precautions you should take to help control the spread…
Twitter Is Calling Out Trump's "Recklessness" After He Got Coronavirus
By Lilli PetersenI mean, it was really just a matter of time, right? After months of disputing the efficacy of masks, holding indoor rallies, and generally questioning the science around coronavirus, President Donald Trump has tested positive for coronavirus, which…
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Old Navy Is Selling Packs Of 5 Cloth Face Masks For Less Than $13
By Margaret Blatz and Theresa MassonyNo matter where the day may take you, if you plan on leaving your house during the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll need a face mask for protection. Thankfully, Old Navy is selling affordable, sustainable cloth face masks, joining the growing list of…
Here's When I Knew I Needed Mental Health Help After My Breakup
By Genevieve WheelerEditor’s Note: This story discusses suicidal ideation and bipolar disorder.
No one enters a relationship thinking about how it will end. You don’t imagine returning that sweatshirt you borrowed one night and slept in for months, or throwing away the…
Black Joy Is The Key To Change For These Young Revolutionaries
By Caroline ColvinAmong 2020's endless carousel of restlessness and trauma, racism and police brutality against Black people have once more sparked protests and outrage. But as the media circulate seemingly endless videos of killings and violence, images of…
Here's The Deal With Trying On Clothes In-Store After Coronavirus Re-Openings
By Theresa Massony and Margaret BlatzAs shops and restaurants reopen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you may be tempted to run to your favorite stores like separated lovers reuniting at long last. But before you grab your purse, there are some important considerations to take…
Here's The Biggest Precaution To Take When You Go Shopping After Coronavirus Reopenings
By Margaret BlatzAlthough coronavirus cases are continuing to rise around the U.S., some states have moved to re-opening restaurants, movie theaters, stores, and more, with some restrictions, of course. But as you go about in this post-quarantine coronavirus world,…
Experts Weigh In On Whether Group Halloween Costumes During The Pandemic Are A Good Idea
By Lara WalshAs you cue up Hocus Pocus and break out the candy corn, you’re probably also bracing yourself for a very different Halloween celebration than years past. There’s a lot to consider when celebrating the holiday during the coronavirus pandemic, and…
41 Highly-Rated & Extremely Comfortable Things On Amazon That You'll Use For Years
By Anna AndersonThere are things that are comfortable, and there are things that are not. Girdles, scratchy clothes, and long meetings are all uncomfortable. Yoga pants, couches, and travel pillows? All very comfortable, if you find the right ones. So in honor of…
Here's When Experts Say It's OK To Take Off Your Mask While Dating
By Rebecca StrongNormally, when you start seeing going on dates with someone new, the big question on your mind might be about when to invite them back to your place, or when to introduce them to your friends and family. But in 2020 (and likely beyond), it's this:…
The Type Of Workout You Love, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
By Roya BacklundI've never really liked working out. All my life, the thought of working out has filled me with dread and anxiety, probably because of the uncomfortable experiences I had during P.E. classes while growing up. I mean, it's no fun being sweaty, out of…
These Twin Sisters Are Feeding Their City, 1 Download At A Time
By Victoria LeandraFor some people, natural catastrophes pass by without much impact on their lives. But for twin sisters Shirley Zhu and Annie Zhu, both 17, the pass of Hurricane Harvey through Houston, Texas in 2017 drastically changed the course of their high…
Here's How To Check If The FDA Has Recommended A Recall For Your Hand Sanitizer
By Daffany ChanAs of Friday, Aug. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named 165 hand sanitizers on its list of “hand sanitizers consumers should not use.” The FDA is warning customers about products with possible methanol or 1-propanol…
I Tried Nicole Scherzinger's At-Home Ab Workout & It Was Intense
By Brandy RobidouxYou've been there before: You're scrolling through your Instagram feed when you see your favorite celeb post about their favorite new product — a face serum, vitamins that will make your skin brighter, or a specialty food service. You can't help but…
