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These Period Tracking Apps Will Make Your Time-Of-The-Month A Total Breeze

The Sports Bra That Keeps You Motivated

The Most Thoughtful Gifts You Can Buy This Holiday

A Dating Site Where Women Call All The Shots

By Carly Pifer Imagine an online dating space devoid of painfully flexed abs and bathroom mirror selfies. There are no dick pics, no requests for

Diet & Nutrition

Why This Latest "Health" Trend Could Actually Make You Sick

By Rebecca Guenard Where kale once reigned supreme, the smoothie ingredient du jour is charcoal. Yes, charcoal. We’re not talking about briquets from

How I Broke Into Tech With A Liberal Arts Degree

As an app designer at BuzzFeed, I'm often approached by women hoping to break into technology fields. One question that comes up constantly is, "Do I

Is This Dangerous Wedding Trend Catching On?

A few weeks ago, Martha Stewart posted photos of her farm taken by a drone, and tweeted that the unmanned flying objects were “controversial but

Sex & Relationships

A (Misanthropic) Look At The Top Dating Apps

UPDATE: This post was originally published on December 5, 2013. There are a lot of bad mobile dating apps out there, especially for women. Carrot

What A Drop In Coffee Production Means For You

You might have noticed that your morning cup of Joe has been getting more expensive. In June, Starbucks announced it would raise prices on both its

The Internet Makes You Prefer Slender Women? That's A Thin Premise

It’s long been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But, according to a new study from the scientific journal PLOS ONE, the physical traits

Could Net Neutrality Affect Your Internet Bill?

Even if you haven't exactly had your ear to the ground, you’ve probably heard the term “net neutrality” this year. Still, the concept isn't as

Diet & Nutrition

The Popular Diet That Ignores Some Basic Biology Facts

The alkaline diet has been touted as a cure for health issues ranging from indigestion to cancer. Some believe it's the answer to the obesity problem

How Tech Companies Use "Culture" As An Excuse For Sexism

On June 30th, Whitney Wolfe filed a lawsuit after she was fired from her job as VP of marketing at Tinder. It wasn't the most shocking news: The

7 Apps For Adulting Like You Mean It

This post was originally published on May 17. Among the LadyBits, we use a multitude of gadgets. iPhones, tablets of all stripes, Android devices, even

Is This The Next Big Thing In Wearable Tech?

Ever since nail art became so ubiquitous that it’s practically normcore, it’s been tough to make your manicure stand out. But, leave it to

The Unassuming Selfie That Went Viral

Iranian, 37-year-old reporter Masih Alinejad never set out to start a social movement when she posted two photos to her Facebook page. The London-based

Is Drugstore Shampoo Really Inferior To The Pricey Stuff?

Maybe I'm alone here, but the shampoo and conditioner aisle is one of the most stressful stops in the drug store. Row after endless row of colorful

Jobs & The Economy

Why Forbes’ “12 Best Jobs For Women” Is Ridiculous

Forbes recently published what it considered a list of the 12 best jobs for women. “Best,” of course, is subjective, but let’s just say we

How To Stay Anonymous On The Internet

Whether you’re feeling curious, social, or bored, the Internet can be a great outlet, connecting you to other people and information. But, some of the

Retrofuturism: 8 Design Innovations To Take You Back to the Future

Ever since the Space Race began in 1955, American culture has had a fascination with all things futuristic. By the time of the first moon landing in

7 Clever Hacks To Speed Up Your Smartphone

UPDATE: This post was originally published on April 19. It lies next to you in bed. You feel naked without it. You can’t leave it home alone. Of

The 5 Best Ways To Learn How To Code

It’s no secret that the world of tech has a serious diversity problem. From bro-y CEOs and founders behaving badly on the regular, to Google’s

11 Techy Ways To Save Your Life

Since the Santa Barbara killings, the Internet has been ablaze with discussions of misogyny, rape culture, sexual violence, and the staggeringly

Burnt Out? 7 Apps To Fit You Back Into Your Life

I kind of want to marry my iPhone, day planner, and computer. But, as with any relationship, sometimes I need a break. The other night I decided to

Why Personal Tracking Apps Are A Tool For Empowerment

Virtually every kind of digital program or app we use is modeled on an analog predecessor. Spreadsheets are the digital iteration of accountant logs,

How One Company Became The Etsy Of The Tech World

When Amanda Peyton, Joe Lallouz, and Aaron Henshaw set out to develop a hardware project in 2012, they didn’t know it would become one of the coolest

Are You Really Safe Online?

Introducing LadyBits, an ultra-cool collective of tech journalists who look at the world with smart, lady lenses. And since we're always in the market

8 Amazing Apps You Didn't Know You Needed

With over a million to choose from, it’s easy to overlook some of the most creative — and useful — apps out there. Need to find a pizza ASAP? Turns

Why WSJ's All-Male Tech Conference Lineup Is Ridiculous

Introducing LadyBits, an ultra-cool collective of tech journalists who look at the world with smart, lady lenses. And since we're always in the market

A Definitive Guide To Spring Cleaning Your Painfully Slow Computer

Introducing LadyBits, an ultra-cool collective of tech journalists who look at the world with smart, lady lenses. And since we're always in the market