Lifestyle
This Is Why You Might Want To Use A Weighted Blanket
When ThunderShirts rolled onto the market, aimed at helping dogs with anxiety by providing the calming feeling of being swaddled, I couldn't help but be intensely jealous. I've always been an anxious person, and was eventually diagnosed with generali…
By James Loke Hale
The Surprising Way Gender Equality Can Affect Women’s Health
The path to equal rights for men and women doesn't run smooth — and in the realm of health, it may make things worse. We know that gender inequality leads to poor health outcomes, but rising gender equality also seems to have interesting repercussion…
By JR Thorpe
This Is How Stress & Anxiety Can Affect Your Immune System
If you're one of 40 million people who suffer from anxiety, sometimes you might feel like your anxiety is making you sick. If you think your anxiety and stress is causing you physical illness, it's not all in your head. In addition to making you feel…
By Brandi Neal
Why Your New Year's Resolution Should Be To Start A Business
December is usually the month folks are really thinking about their goals for the upcoming year; the new year is an opportunity for a fresh start. There’s a long-held belief that folks don’t follow through with their New Year’s resolutions, but, hey…
By Katie Mitchell
These Facebook Groups Are Planning Epic Celebrations For The Royal Wedding
Excited doesn't even begin to describe the feeling people are experiencing over the royal engagement of Prince Harry and actor and humanitarian Meghan Markle. We all need something positive to focus on, and the glamor of the royal engagement has spaw…
By Brandi Neal
11 Little Ways To Make Extra Cash In 2018
Is one of your 2018 New Year’s resolutions to make or save more money? Yeah, me too. We’re currently living in the gig economy. The gig economy can have its downsides, but it can make it easier to earn extra money in 2018 through a side hustle. The h…
By Katie Mitchell
5 Random Chronic Pain Triggers You Didn’t Know You Could Avoid
Chronic pain affects a massive number of people. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, it affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined, and is the most common cause of long-term disability. …
By James Loke Hale
7 Feminist Podcasts You’ll Definitely Learn Something New From
The explosion of podcasts as a popular medium has definitely been good news for women who want to get their voices, and their opinions, out into the world — and the results can make for some very feminist, very funny listening. Every podcast lover wi…
By JR Thorpe
16 Gift Ideas For Your Friend Who’s A Proud Wine Snob
If you've got a wine aficionado on your 2017 holiday gift list, then this wine gift guide will take the guess work out of shopping for your vino-loving friends and family. These holiday 2017 gift ideas for wine snobs includes everything from beautifu…
By Brandi Neal
The One Reason You Should Get Your Flu Shot This Year (And Every Year)
Flu season is amongst us, and it’s so, so important to protect yourself from the virus. Nothing is worst than being in a crowd of people and someone sneezes and doesn’t cover their mouth. You can see all the germs landing everywhere, and even if you …
By Katie Mitchell
6 NSFW Sites You're Gonna Wanna Check Out Tonight
Finding the best porn site can be harder than it seems. Yes, the internet is like 99.9 percent porn — I mean, it feels like you can't click on anything without a random penis popping up on your screen. But if you want porn that's not only good but is…
By Lea Rose Emery
The Sexiest Lesbian Sites For Women
Fun fact: lots of women love lesbian porn. And no, not just lesbian women. As a culture, we've finally become a lot more open about the fact that women watch porn. Of course, it's certainly not everyone's thing — and that's totally fine — but for way…
By Lea Rose Emery
19 Things That Are Only Creepy If You Grew Up In The '90s
‘90s nostalgia would have it that the ‘90s were one of the best decades. However, I would also argue that they were one of the creepiest decades, because, I mean… just look at all the nightmare fuel that came out of them. It’s funny, though, looking …
By Lucia Peters
11 Surprising Things It Means If You Can’t Remember People’s Names
Are you the type who blanks on a person's name, before you've even finished shaking their hand? Do you spot acquaintances in the grocery store, and run the other way because you can't quite remember who they are? If you have trouble remembering names…
By Carolyn Steber
8 Ways To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays, According To Experts
During the holidays, things can get pretty chaotic. Between work, shopping, and running from one holiday gathering to the next, you might sacrifice taking care of yourself in order to fit in all of the merrymaking. If you're wondering how to stay hea…
By Brandi Neal
This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Watch A Pimple Popping Video
There are two kinds of people on the internet: those who love to watch pimple popping videos and those who do not understand why people watch pimple popping videos. I am in the latter camp. Based on the amount of time I spend picking at my own face, …
By Mia Mercado
Here's Your Love Horoscope For The Weekend
We’re constantly fascinated by what our zodiac sign says about our lives, whether it's which signs are most compatible or how each sign handles conflict in relationships. That's why Bustle has enlisted Mecca Woods, a New York City-based astrologer of…
By Mecca Woods
To Men Who Call Themselves Feminists, But Don't Stand Up Against Sexual Harassment
As more people are coming forward to out predatory men in positions of power, self-described good guys are joining the conversation to condemn alleged perpetrators and denounce their peers' behavior. But, as actor and author Ambler Tamblyn wrote in h…
By Brandi Neal
Being A Vegan Can Boost Your Dating Game In A Major Way
Food and romance are inseparable. We use sensual phrases to describe superior culinary creations, and gastronomic metaphors to talk about sexual pleasure. According to a recent survey of 3,733,185 dating profiles and 364,609,566 first messages by Zoo…
By Kristen Sollee
Here's How Women In Other Countries Feel About Period Sex
When it comes to periods, not every menstrual experience is the same for everyone. Some have have lighter flows, while others have heavier flows; some have periods that last a full seven days, while others are fortunate enough to menstruate for only …
By Amanda Chatel
