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I Used Spotify Blend to Test My Relationship Compatibility

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My boyfriend and I have lots of things in common, but music is not one of them. My Spotify Wrapped is basically a Taylor Swift shrine, while his taste is a little all over the place; he likes a little bit of country, some Latin music hits here and there, and definitely all the head-banging … Read more

Gen Z Dating Trends Include Rizzness Cards, Dating Sites

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Miriam Makalia Vance recently got fed up with dating apps. But meeting people IRL proved difficult, too. As she describes it, “It felt like you needed to make a connection quickly without asking a question.” The 29-year-old was living in New York and dreaming of a time when courtship was ruled by in-person introductions and … Read more

Does How to Be Single Hold Up? I Rewatched After a Breakup

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I met my ex-boyfriend at the end of my 20s after almost giving up on the idea of finding real love. (“God, if you want me to be the single and sexy rich auntie, just say that,” I actually prayed at one point). But after two long years of a serious relationship, certain I was … Read more

The U.S Census Bureau Is Making “Latino” a Race

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For the first time in 27 years, the US Census Bureau announced it would make a major change to the “race” and “ethnicity” questions in its upcoming 2030 survey. While some Middle Eastern and North African communities were grateful that the survey would finally include an official check box for them, the inclusion of our … Read more

Future Faking is a Manipulation Tactic in Relationships

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It’s normal to envision a future with someone you’re interested in, especially after a great first date or when you’re in the honeymoon phase of a relationship. It makes it all the more exciting when the person sitting across from you reciprocates those intentions, but this can also make it especially jarring if suddenly they … Read more

What It’s Like to Do a Wellness Retreat

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Steps away from the swim-up bar, an aqua cycling class is in session. The instructor is getting creative: students are doing crunches with their feet propped up on the handlebars of the bike, which is submerged in the pool. Some are a few margaritas deep, but several others stick around for the water aerobics class … Read more

Managing Endometriosis Pain During Sex: Tips and Positions

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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If you have endometriosis, you’ve likely faced challenges when it comes to intimacy. For many people with endometriosis (myself included), penetrative sex can be painful and uncomfortable. There’s also an emotional component, and chronic illness … Read more

I Did Ketamine Therapy to Heal My Heartbreak

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Having been in long-term relationships since age 16, I have experienced my fair share of heartbreak. But this last one hit differently. For the first time, a breakup caused me to retroactively doubt the sincerity of our time together, and to seriously question my ability to trust myself. For almost a year and a half, … Read more

Sex With an Ex: What Experts Want You to Know

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Breakup sex is one interesting way to approach closure. There are various reasons behind any breakup, but if sex isn’t one of them, it can be hard to resist the temptation for one final hookup. Camila Cabello, for example, recently admitted to being a proponent of breakup sex in a “Call Her Daddy” interview. “I … Read more

I Embraced Scandinavian Wellness and I’ll Never Look Back

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Alexis JonesAlexis Jones As a health editor, I get heaps of wellness pitches each day — most of which claim to offer the latest and greatest methods for a better, healthier you. Some of it works (like walking backwards) and some of it’s iffy (looking at you, sexy water). Over the last few years, the … Read more