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I Lost My Sense Of Smell In My Twenties. Here’s My Advice To COVID-19 Survivors
Complications of COVID-19 have caused many people to lose their sense of smell. I lost mine years ago and have some suggestions on how to get by.

Couples With Different Body Types Exist. Here Are Their Stories.
“I knew she wasn’t 120 pounds, which wasn’t my type.”

Who Taught Women That They Should Only Eat 1,200 Calories A Day?
“Women especially need more than 1,200 calories just to breathe and exist, let alone exercise and function throughout the day like a normal human being.”

These Women Want Curves. And They’re Taking A Dangerous Drug To Get Them.
Apetamin, an unregulated weight supplement that has been aggressively marketed to Black women on social media, has dangerous side effects.

Angie Thomas Opened Up About Her "The Hate U Give" Prequel, "Concrete Rose"
"I hope that Black boys especially read this book and see that they are loved, as they are."

“Sex And The City” Without Samantha Doesn’t Make Sense
She was the show's comedic heart.

18 Books That Will Help You Better Understand Disability And Chronic Illness
Memoirs and essays that celebrate disabled bodies, combat ableism, call for disability justice, and describe the myriad ways disabled folk live in and contribute to this world.

Veneers Are Becoming An Essential Accessory For Influencers
“Having a perfect white smile and shiny teeth is like the equivalent of having the latest designer bags these days.”

I Don’t Want Butt Injections, So I Tried The Brazilian Butt Lift Leggings
The world is burning in almost every way possible. What better time for me to fixate on my relatively mediocre donk.

Men Have Eating Disorders Too. Are You One Of Them?
We want to hear from you for an upcoming BuzzFeed News story.

Has The Pandemic Changed How You Use Social Media?
We want to hear how you've been using your phone lately.

75 Books To Add To Your 2021 TBR List
A Chicago crime cover-up; a metaphysical mystery; new releases from Colson Whitehead, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Melissa Broder; and so much more.

My Breast Reduction Surgery Finally Gave Me The Body I Was Meant To Have
We’re told breasts should inspire lust and envy — but what about self-loathing?

14 Books Out Today That We Can't Stop Talking About
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.

I Keep Getting Tattoos Because Nothing Matters
Tattoos are a reminder, when nearly everything else is out of your control, that your body is your own to do with what you will.

Why Is Celebrity Weight Loss So Complicated?
As recent conversations about Adele and Lizzo's detox diet show, we need to come up with more nuanced ways to talk about public weight loss.

What It Feels Like To Mourn Your Ideal Body
I spent years living in a dangerous and restrictive world that I had constructed for myself. Then I learned how to tear down those walls.

Does Shawn Mendes Know Who He Is?
As a chart-topper, Shawn Mendes can’t miss. Now, he’s trying to become more than a vaguely likable pop star.

The Pro-Trump Mob Was Doing It For The ’Gram
The assault on the Capitol, and on democracy, also felt like a meme-making social media performance.

There’s A Straight Line From Charlottesville To The Capitol
Wednesday’s attempted coup is just the natural extension of a presidency spent giving insurgents permission to come inside, kick their feet up, and tear down democracy.

Here Are All The Books We Read (And Loved) That Come Out Today
It's the first Tuesday book drop of 2021, and boy do we have a list for you!

21 Fantasy Books To Get Excited About This Winter
Explore worlds behind hidden doors, creep into dark fairy tale magic, and discover mythic creatures.

The Wilds Isn’t Just “Lord Of The Flies” With Girls — It’s So Much Better Than That
The new drama from Amazon unpacks trauma in a way that's relatable, despite the fantastical premise. Spoilers ahead!

42 Books That Made 2020 A Little Less Awful
At least the books were good.

These Photos Show What The #EndSARS Movement Looked Like
In October, protests against Nigeria’s notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad became a global movement.

Here Are The Most Beautiful Book Covers Of 2020
So good you'll want to frame them.

The New Shonda Rhimes Netflix Show Misses The Mark
The first Netflix drama produced by Shonda Rhimes had such potential but ends up being mind-numbingly dull. Spoilers ahead.

The Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
These are the films that give us all the ~holiday feels~.

"Transcendent Kingdom" Is BuzzFeed Book Club's January Pick. Here's The First Chapter.
Gifty is a doctoral candidate at Stanford, but in the face of family tragedy, she finds herself reconsidering the faith she left in her youth.

Here Are The Best Romance Novels Of 2020
Is your favorite on the list?