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These Chocolate Gift Boxes Are A Valentine’s Day Treat, Not A Trope

We Combed The Internet For The Best Next-Day Delivery Gifts

12 Cyber Week Sales You Still Have Time To Shop

A Running List Of Cyber Monday Bedding Deals You Will Actually Wa...

Every year, without fail, Cyber Week bedding deals are unleashed on the susceptible sale-thirsty masses — giving us all the nudge we didn’t need to

The 10 Best Bedding Deals At Brooklinen’s Cyber Monday Sale

Brooklinen‘s best-selling sheets, duvet covers, and comforters don’t come cheap, but according to scores of satisfied customers, they’re worth ev

Thanks To Parachute’s Cyber Monday Sale, Your Coziest Home ...

Black Friday might be over, but rest assured: The best sales of the year are not. Luxury bath and bedding company Parachute is offering 20% off everything

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A Hit List Of Cyber Monday’s Savviest Tech Deals

The smartest savings of the year — literally — are here just in time for the holiday season. We’re talking smart speakers, smartwatches, and even

Etsy’s Cyber Monday Sales Are Perfectly Crafted

There is almost nothing you can’t find on Etsy. From kitschy earrings to beautiful hand-knit scarves to chic decor, the DIY marketplace is home to so

We Hand-Picked The Best Of Anthropologie’s Cyber Monday Sale-On-Sale

Although the reader and editor-favorite retailer regularly rolls out promos on its incredibly gift-worthy wares, today you can land especially deep Anthro

Lululemon’s Cyber Monday Specials Are The Best We’ve ...

When it comes to premium activewear with a legendary cult following, no brand compares to Lululemon. And, we should know — R29’s Shopping team is f

We’re Diving Headfirst Into These Black Friday Streaming Deals

When prepping our Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping wishlists, lots of must-have items come to mind each year: big-ticket home items, covetable fashio

The Pleasure Is Yours At Maude’s 20% Off Black Friday Sale

With so many different vibrators, “personal massagers”, oils, and other sex-enhancing goods floating around the internet, it can be hard for a toy-curi

The Dream Job Trap: Or, How To Quit Identifying With Your Job

Shortly after graduating from college, Maya* got an internship working on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. She had taken a class on campaign

Walmart’s Early Black Friday Deals: Up To $100 Off Dyson, D...

Walmart is starting its Black Friday celebration early this year with some impressive doorbuster deals. We’re talking up to $100 off top-rated — li

West Elm’s Coolest Furniture, Bedding & More Is 40% Off Rig...

These 25 Top-Rated Vibrators Are Up To 60% Off Right Now

Mango’s Cozy, Chic Staples Are All 30% Off Right Now

It doesn’t matter if you’re low on comfy sweaters, in search of some work-friendly dresses, or ready to splurge on a versatile winter coat —

Thanks to Lookfantastic’s Sitewide Sale, You Can Get 15% Of...

It’s no secret that cold air can dry out your skin, leaving it redder, flakier, or itchier than ever, making right now the perfect time to update you

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An Up-To-25%-Off Sale On The Softest, Most Breathable Bedding

When it comes to bedding, the ideal is the ever-elusive all-seasons set. Think lightweight sheets that are cozy but still breathable for hot summer nights

Every Only Murders In The Building Character (& Cameo) I...

A Guide To The Women Of American Crime Story: Impeachment

by Lydia Wang

TV Shows
The Story Behind Pen15’s Surprise Animated Special...
In Pen15, co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle painstakingly outline the horror and hellscape that is middle school — and now, in a special episode,
by Lydia Wang

American Horror Story
Making Sense Of American Horror Story’s Newest Twist...
Since its 2011 premiere, American Horror Story has gone pretty much everywhere: To date, seasoned fans have stomached everything from cannibalism to necrop
by Lydia Wang

Coronavirus
What To Do If You Are Vaccinated & Exposed To COVID
Well, it happened. Amid rapidly rising COVID-19 case numbers, your coworker or roommate or friend just tested positive. You’re vaccinated, though, an
by Lydia Wang

Sex
Does TikTok’s Sex Pillow Trick Actually Work?
Sometimes, you encounter a TikTok hack that changes your life. Maybe you’ve made some permanent adjustments to your skincare or beauty regimen; maybe
by Lydia Wang

Living
Inside StripTok, Where Strippers Have Started A New Kind Of Commu...
Sky Hopscotch (@thisisnotskyhopscotch) likes to count her money — like, stacks and stacks of money — on TikTok. “This is what a typical night for
by Lydia Wang

Coronavirus
All Americans Will Be Eligible For Booster Shots Very Soon — Here...
In light of rising COVID-19 cases and the highly contagious Delta variant, the Biden Administration announced on Wednesday that Americans who received the
by Lydia Wang

Living
We Have A Lot Of Questions About Black Irish, Mariah Carey’...
Once upon a time, there were the Lady Gaga Oreos; even more recently, there was the Saweetie meal. Now, Mariah Carey — who blessed us last December with
by Lydia Wang

News
Naomi Osaka Shouldn’t Have To Explain Her Anxiety
During her first press conference since withdrawing from the French Open, tennis champion Naomi Osaka answered questions about her preparation routine and
by Lydia Wang

News
Apparently, Giving Money To People Reduces Poverty & Hunger. Who ...
As it turns out, there’s an easy, straightforward way to reduce the endemic poverty and hunger in America: money. According to new data from the U.S.
by Lydia Wang

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