I Miss Samantha Jones

Streaming She drew Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte away from their most mundane and normative instincts. Without her, theSex and the Cityreboot is well, a little boring. Major spoilers ahead for theSex and the CityrebootAnd Just Like That. OnlySamantha Jones, presumably living decadently in London, has escaped the indignity of aging ungracefully. Its not thatSex and the Citylacks the raw material to make a promising reboot. She will not be getting on a plane....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 316 words · Christopher Miller

I Never Feel Older Than When I Try To Make A TikTok

Social Media Even the hashtags stumped me. The dividing line between millennials and Gen Z tends to be fuzzy is it 1996? If it were up to me, Id say your birth year doesnt really matter. The real litmus test is how comfortably you’re able to make a TikTok. Still, the app felt wildly counterintuitive to me. Why were they all something like #DoritosTriangleTryout? What does that even mean? I needed to figure this out, though....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Johnny Munoz

I Never Liked Running — Until I Tried Couch To 5K

Fitness Here’s everything you should probably know about the training plan. For the first 29 years of my life, I thoughtI couldnt run. I accepted this and stuck with my trusty elliptical routine. And then I discovered Couch to 5K training plan. A friend of mine convinced me to try the fitness program. I was skeptical: I never liked running and hadnt exercised in over a year. But, 20 months into the pandemic, my mental health wasnt at its best....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Jodi Ramirez

I Never Orgasm During Sex. What Can I Do?

It’s A Pleasure This can be a fun endeavor. What can I do to reach orgasm during sex? But frankly, thats not a much worse spot than youre already in, so lets go! Firstly, it seems likemasturbatingworks for you in terms of achieving an orgasm, which is fantastic news. You already know at least one way to get yourpetitetomort. (kindly dont explain French to me; I know that makes no sense....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 445 words · Kristen Thompson

I Ran The Great Wall Of China Marathon To Get Over A Breakup – Here's What I Learnt

Self Read an exclusive excerpt fromUnattached: Essays On Singlehood. Theres something quite liberating aboutbeing single. But the reality tells a different story. Thats why we need to break the stigma and stereotypes. AndUnattached: Essays On Singlehood(published Feb. 3) does exactly that. Excerpt fromUnattached: Essays On Singlehood-Eat, Pray, Run, by Jessica Morgan. Jake* was my longest and most serious relationship. We had been together for four years. I dont love you any more, he told me over a Pumpkin Spice Latte....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 547 words · Wendy Solis

I Read Prince Harry’sSpareSo You Don’t Have To: 11 Wild Highlights To Know

Celebrity Here are the biggest revelations about the royal family, including William allegedly attacking Harry. He claims he did drugs at a young age andspeaks about his frostbitten penis. Nothing is off-limits as he allegesKing Charles III, planted stories in the press. He also recalls a physical altercation withhis brother William. Here are some of the most shocking revelations aboutthe royal familyfrom Harrys memoir. They tried, darling boy, Im afraid she didnt make it, Harry recallsCharlestelling him....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 393 words · Ashley Proctor

I Sought Out A Church Community. I Found A Husband.

Case Study Alone in a new city, one woman found a partner when she wasnt expecting it. Youve heard it a million times: Youll meet someone when youre not looking. She actually passed the year that I did. Through that, I joinedthe worship teamand got to know other people in the church, including Patrick. We met in September 2015, about a year after I moved to D.C. I was attending my first practice with the team and introduced myself to everyone....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 519 words · Tammy Smith

I Spent 2 Years Trying TikTok’s Dating Advice

Extremely Online From engagement chicken to red nails, I tried nearly everything that came across my FYP. Itll come to you when you least expect it. Theres now so much dating advice at our fingertips that extends beyond that overused phrase. I have the rewards points from Ulta after buying everyviral aphrodisiac perfumeto prove it. The Freudian dating theory made its rounds in 2022. Theres this novelty of having a stranger listen to you, Avgitidis tells Bustle....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 495 words · Brandy Ramsey

I Stayed At Princess Diana's Favorite Mallorca Hotel & Felt Like Royalty

Travel It’s in Deia, a wildly underrated travel destination. That being said, this small but luxurious village is not to be missed. Like any winding journey down the coast (Italys Amalfi, Californias Bug Sur, etc. One look at the skyline and it was immediately clear why. Its more of a rustic Spanish compound than a traditional hotel. The feel is so elegant, one could easily envision the estate asThe White Lotusnext destination....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Joseph Ward

I Took A Solo Trip To The World’s Bachelorette Capital — Turns Out, It’s Relaxing As Heck

Travel From soothing spas to stunning scenery, this city has it all. One particularly glitzy group, outfitted in sashes and sequins, rode by on Segways. As an East Coast girl, Id never seen mountains and cacti like this. Whether youre planning asolo triplike mine or abachelorette party, here are my recommendations. Groups can request interconnected suites, which could be great for family trips and bachelorette weekends. To unwind, I had a body wrap at the hotels spa, then relaxed by the pool....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Tina Jacobson

I Tried A Full Moon Ritual & Felt The Universe Listen To Me

Astrology Heres how I harnessed that intense lunar energy. As someone who regularly speaks to the moon, lunar rituals are nothing new for me. But whenMiraval Resortsin Austin, Texas invited me to explore theircelestial offeringsduring the finalsupermoonof 2022, I was intrigued. I arrived in Austin ready to elevate myfull moon ritualsduring this intense lunation. Among the jumbled mess were: being present, living to appease my desires, and being unapologeticallyme. Attached, there was a mantra that read: I am connected to the light....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 237 words · Maria Rodriguez

I Tried Alo Moves For A Month & I'm Obsessed

Fitness The offerings are as expansive as a Cheesecake Factory menu. At this point, Ive been using Alo Moves for a month. Keep scrolling for my genuine review of the app. Fast Facts What Is Alo Moves? Alo Moves offers over 2,500 classes from a multitude of instructors. Of course, theres plenty of yoga. Its seriously like a Cheesecake Factory menu. If youd like to boost your mood or get better sleep, theres content for that, too....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Emily Bates

I Tried An Innovative New Vibrator That Feels Like Fluttering Eyelashes

Sex The LELO DOT is unlike anything else I’ve tried. The first time I put my hands on the LELO DOT, I was completely blindfolded. In celebration of the new release, LELO invited me to experience the toy in a sensory deprivation experience. It felt soft to the touch. Once it was powered on, it vibrated mildly against my skin. Blindfolded, the moving tip reminded me of the fluttering of eyelashes against my skin....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 384 words · James Moore