Rachel Shatto

Bio

Rachel is a sex and dating writer at Elite Daily, where she contributes the articles that, honestly, she wishes she had read herself sooner. She's also got the stars covered — of both the Hollywood and astrological variety — with her celebrity dating and zodiac pieces, as well as tales of her own oh-so-Virgo struggles. Rachel is an SF Bay Area-based writer, sewist, podcaster, and former managing editor of Curve magazine, where she honed her passion for writing about social justice and sex — and their frequent intersection. Her work has appeared on Tecca and Joystiq, and she podcasts regularly about horror through the feminist perspective on the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast, Stream Queens, and The Cast of Ka. She can’t live without cats, vintage style, video games, drag queens, or the oxford comma (in that order). When she isn't watching horror movies, you can find her hunting down vintage hats and sewing herself a new wardrobe to match. Visit rachelshatto.com to see her past work, and follow her on Twitter @RachiePants.

Here’s How To Deal With The Common Ways Your Live-In Partner Might Annoy You

By Rachel Shatto

Moving in together is a big, exciting step in a relationship. It's both a declaration that you want to share your lives with one another, and a test to determine if the two of you really are a good fit. While it's something to look forward to in a…

These 5 Dating Behaviors Might Mean Someone Just Wants To Hook Up

By Rachel Shatto

I really love dating. Sure, I complain about it to my friends (especially after a string of bad dates), but deep down, I really love the feeling of possibility that comes with meeting someone with whom I feel a spark. There is, however, one major…

Here’s Why Texting Your SO All Day, Every Day Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good

By Rachel Shatto

We all have that friend (or maybe you are that friend) who seems to spend any the time they're away from their partner texting back and forth. Wherever they are, whatever they are doing, they're always in constant communication. On the one hand,…

Hannah & Dylan’s Astrological Compatibility Is A Match Made In Paradise

By Rachel Shatto

On every season of Bachelor in Paradise, there's usually one couple that stands out from the rest, and you can't help but to root for them to truly fall in love. For me, no other couple even comes close to Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour, because…

5 Texts To Send Your Ex When You're Ready To Walk Away For Good

By Rachel Shatto

The conventional wisdom about breakups is that you should always end a relationship face to face, especially if you've been dating for a while (so long as it’s safe for you to do so). Sometimes, however, when a relationship has gone on too long, or…

Why Sex Makes Some People Get Really, Really, Really Attached

By Rachel Shatto

Sex has made me do some dumb things over the years. Including ending up in relationship I didn't plan, simply because I got attached when we hooked up. Not because the sex was so mind-blowing that I couldn't give up that sweet D, but because the sex…

Here’s The Zodiac Sign You’re Least Romantically Compatible With

By Rachel Shatto

Online dating can be overwhelming. There are just so many people. That's why having some criteria to help you weed out folks you don't think you're suited for can be really helpful. There are some obvious signs to look out for: Initial physical…

Telling Your SO You Have A Crush On Someone Else Is Tricky, But Here’s How To Confess

By Rachel Shatto

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re in a relationship, but you meet someone new — maybe it's through a friend, online, or at work — and you feel a little jolt of attraction toward them. No big deal, but then, before you know it, you’ve developed…

Cancel Dinner & Try One Of These Creative Date Ideas For Your Zodiac Sign

By Rachel Shatto

Do you feel like your dates are kind of stuck in a rut? Movie nights, dinner dates, drinks, rinse, repeat. Sure, that can be fun — depending on who you're with — but sometimes, it's good to try something new and go on a unique, memorable date. But,…

Here's How To Tell Your SO You're Feeling Bored In Your Relationship

By Rachel Shatto

Being in a long-term relationship is great for so many reasons. You probably feel like you've found your ultimate ride-or-die; someone you can do life and have adventures with. They're also the person you can do absolutely nothing with and still…