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After These People Tried Erotic Hypnosis, They Couldn’t Recognize Themselves
The Bambi Sleep files, a collection of audio recordings designed to hypnotize people, promised to make listeners obedient and sex-obsessed. But some consider them to be unsafe. (Warning: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual violence.)
Jessica Lucas
Women Who Earn More Than Their Husbands Share What Their Marriages Are Really Like
“I drive a nice car. People assume my husband bought it for me.”
Venessa Wong
These Women Spend Thousands Of Dollars To Medically Enlarge Their Clitorises
While still quite uncommon, women are seeking doctors who will help them grow their clitorises for both aesthetic and sexual reasons.
Hallie Lieberman
Help, I Have ADHD And I Can't Stop Impulse Spending
People with ADHD can struggle with impulse spending. We talked to a financial planner who has some helpful tips.
Venessa Wong
Only Racists And Squares Have A Problem With Angel Reese’s Antics
LSU’s star player did a little trash talking. So what? She’s helped vault women’s college basketball into mainstream culture. Are you not entertained?
Albert Samaha
When You’re Polyamorous, Figuring Out Who’s Paying For What Can Be Complicated
“If you need money to go date six different people in your city, and you can’t have guests at your house, so every date requires a restaurant and a hotel room, that requires some money.”
Sophie Lucido Johnson
AI Chose My Makeup For A Week And The Results Were Actually Pretty Great
AI may struggle with fingers and teeth, but the makeup was on point.
Deshawn Thomas
Being A Professional Athlete’s Wife Isn’t As Amazing As You Might Think
“Some girls romanticize the NFL WAG life, but are y’all also romanticizing the emotional roller coaster, randomly having to move… spending holidays alone?”
Zan Romanoff
Ja Morant's Recent Behavior Highlights The Toxic Appeal Of Traditional Masculinity
Earlier this month, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, took time away from his team to attend counseling sessions.
Albert Samaha
My New Favorite Nepo Baby Is Sofia Coppola’s Daughter
“Is this an onion?” she asks, holding up a shallot.
Estelle Tang
Financial Companies Are Encouraging Gen Z To Pay Rent With Their Credit Cards
Though many Gen Z adults still prefer other forms of payment over credit cards, companies are launching new credit card programs that incentivize young people to use credit cards for their rent and other large expenses.
Venessa Wong
I Attended “Submissive School” For A Day. Here’s What I Learned.
Atlanta's Subby School is a hybrid of support group and skill-sharing class that connects BDSM submissives with each other.
Hallie Lieberman
Social Media Outrage Over Vintage Clothing Is Reaching A Fever Pitch
It's not that serious!
Stephanie McNeal
People Think Gen Z Is Sex Negative, But The Truth Is More Complicated
It’s easy to dismiss young people as prudes. But our perspectives on sex are more nuanced than naysayers think.
Izzy Ampil
If You Are A Single Woman Who Bought A Home, BuzzFeed News Wants To Hear From You
Single women own about 10.7 million homes in the US — that’s more than single men.
Venessa Wong
The Fantasy Of The Dream Job Is Gone
Layoffs at some of the country’s most prestigious companies are the latest sign that no one’s job is ever really safe.
Venessa Wong
Abdul Sharifu Was Buying Milk For A Neighbor’s Baby. A Snowstorm Killed Him.
How the tragic death of one man during Buffalo’s historic snowstorm in December highlights both the city’s close-knit immigrant community and its systemic failures.
Albert Samaha
Why Beige Is The Preferred Color For Rich Women
A Beige Baby becomes a Vanilla Girl becomes a Coastal Grandmother. It’s the modern way to convey privilege and wealth.
Stephanie McNeal
BuzzFeed News Is Looking To Speak With Wives Who Outearn Their Husbands
If you're a married woman who outearns your husband, we want to know how you discuss and manage your finances.
Venessa Wong
Critics Wish The NBA's Dunk Contest Had More Star Power. They're Wrong.
Midway through the season, the NBA hosts its All-Star Weekend festivities, featuring a slate of low-stakes competitions. The most polarizing is the dunk contest.
Albert Samaha
Sorry, But The "Deinfluencing Trend" Is Just...Influencing
The best influencers have always talked about things they liked or disliked. That’s literally what influencing is!
Stephanie McNeal
She Bought A House On Land That Locals Loved. Then The Town Turned Against Her.
Kittredge is home to fewer than 1,000 people. But, fueled by Facebook rumors and social media infighting, a community disagreement has become a toxic battle leading to real-world confrontations, a lawsuit, and death threats.
Stephanie McNeal
Amazon Warehouse Worker Daniel Olayiwola Decided To Make A Podcast About Amazon’s Working Conditions
On his podcast Surviving Scamazon, Daniel Olayiwola, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, offers frank commentary about the company’s working conditions.
Albert Samaha
What Happens When A Corporate TikTok Girlie Gets Laid Off? She Posts Through It.
Under hashtags like #techlayoffs, you can find videos with titles like “A day in my life getting laid off at Google.”
Stephanie McNeal
I Want to Eliminate My Credit Card Debt. I Also Want To Enjoy My Life.
Consider switching to other forms of payment, tracking and adjusting your spending, budgeting for things you enjoy, and seeking your friends’ support to stick with a repayment plan.
Venessa Wong
The NFL Has Done The Bare Minimum And Salvaged Its Reputation
A few years ago, critics accused the NFL of racism, inadequate player safety, and lax punishments for players accused of domestic violence. How did the NFL convince people it's changed?
Albert Samaha
Why I’ve Decided To Delay Taking Testosterone As Part Of My Transition
I had come up with a plan for medically transitioning, which included taking testosterone. Then I found out what T does to your vocal cords.
Noor Noman
She Didn’t Like Her Nose. So She Went To Turkey For An Ethnic Rhinoplasty.
“I don’t think it takes away from my being African or hides my features. I’m always like, if you don’t like something, change it.”
Ade Onibada
“Litefeet” Has Become A Symbol Of New York City. This Subway Dancer Is Keeping The Legacy Alive.
In an illustrated essay, Molly Crabapple talks to Sony Jayy, one of the many New York City hip-hop dancers behind “showtime” on the New York City Subway.
Molly Crabapple
Gen Z, Tell Us What You Think About Sex
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with young people about your sexual values, practices, and goals.
Izzy Ampil
