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When They Got Pregnant, Their Kinky Sex Lives Changed
“I used to call him ‘Daddy’ — I still do that, but now sometimes there’s that weird moment of, ‘Oh, but you are one now.’”
Anna Fitzpatrick
They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.
“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”
Albert Samaha
The “Vanilla Girl Aesthetic” is TikTok’s Latest Popular — And Exclusionary — Fashion Trend
Dressed only in neutral tones like white, beige, or a very light brown, she might favor a loose comfy knit sweater over leggings with short Uggs.
Stephanie McNeal
Yeeting Your Ashes To The Moon Is Surprisingly Cheap
To some, launching ashes into space might seem nontraditional or even extravagant. But more and more people are choosing this method of handling their remains.
Emily Dieckman
“I’ve Just Spent $14,000 On One Egg”: Five People On Their Egg Freezing Experience
“I think it’s definitely scarier when you need to do it versus just doing it preventatively.”
Dayna Evans
Pickup Basketball Was My Outlet. Then I Tore My Achilles.
After I got injured, I had to get used to my new body.
Albert Samaha
This School Teaches People How To Poop Properly
For most people, knowing how to poop comes naturally. For everyone else, there’s poop school.
David Mack
Running And Writing Made Me Anxious. Here’s How I Got Better At Both.
After relinquishing control over my daily habits, I found a crucial lesson: It’s only worth it if it’s fun.
Izzy Ampil
Fat People Usually Have To Buy A Second Plane Seat. That Has To Change.
In this excerpt from You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People, Aubrey Gordon outlines the challenges of flying while fat.
Aubrey Gordon
Tell Us What You're Most Concerned About Financially In 2023
You may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed News story.
Venessa Wong
"Micro-Influencers" Are Embracing Their Smaller, Engaged Audiences
Anna Jane Wisniewski is one of the many longtime content creators embracing their smaller but engaged audience — despite an industry that, she says, can place pressure on them to grow, grow, grow.
Stephanie McNeal
I'm Wondering If I Should Withdraw From My Sad 401(k) And Pay Off My Debt
It can feel so silly to try to save for the distant future in times like this, but everyone tells you to never touch your retirement savings.
Venessa Wong
Weight Loss Drugs Aren’t A Quick Fix
The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and a new pediatric recommendation that encourages fat teens to get weight-loss surgery show we still view fatness as a moral flaw that needs extreme intervention.
Evette Dionne
Her Complaint Launched A Landmark Twitter Harassment Case. Now She’s More Offline Than Ever.
A decade ago, writer and activist Steph Guthrie hoped her complaint about Gregory Alan Elliott’s tweets would change the law. But the outcome wasn’t what she wanted.
Scaachi Koul
Internet Slang That Needs To Retire
It’s giving…cringe.
Estelle Tang
How Did Your Vagina Change After Childbirth? BuzzFeed News Wants To Hear People’s Stories.
The things we wish someone had told us about our bodies.
Venessa Wong
How An All-American Football Lover Learned To Embrace The Beautiful Game
After years of being unable to connect with the world’s most popular sport, I now see the light.
Albert Samaha
He Gave Her Diamond Earrings And She Freaked Out. Here's How Gift Anxiety Works.
So. Much. Pressure.
Venessa Wong
Some Owners Are Experiencing Guilt And Resentment About Their Pandemic Pets
With return-to-work mandates, inflating costs, and animal behavioral issues, some owners have doubts.
Paige Skinner
“I Can’t Even Retire If I Wanted To”: People With Student Loan Debt Get Real About Biden’s Plan Being On Hold
“To forgive me for $20,000 is nothing. I’m 61 years old. I have been working. I’ve been paying tax.”
Venessa Wong
If You've Frozen Your Eggs, BuzzFeed News Wants To Hear From You
Fill out this form and potentially be featured in an upcoming story.
Tomi Obaro
Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, And The Reactionary Celebrity Elite
The furor over famous white women’s conservatism exposes the incoherent politics that an elite class keeps trying to sell.
Alessa Dominguez
How The “Don’t Say Gay” Law Is Affecting Florida LGBTQ Students And Teachers
“You feel the sense of danger — like, school does not feel safe.”
Hallie Lieberman
Does Giving Or Receiving Gifts Make You Anxious? We’d Like To Hear More.
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Venessa Wong
Eight People Share What It’s Like To Live On $100,000 A Year
“Why is it still this hard when we have so much?”
Venessa Wong
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Now On Hold. If You Applied, Tell Us What Your Plans Are.
BuzzFeed News wants to know how you’re planning around all this uncertainty with federal student loans.
Venessa Wong
Voting To Stop Inflation Doesn't Work The Way You Think It Does
Inflation was the leading issue for many midterm voters. Any policy solutions, however, would take a long time to have an effect.
Venessa Wong
This Is What It’s Like To Live On Less Than $15 An Hour
“[If] I pay the light bill this month and truck this month, then they just won’t get paid next month when I pay the mortgage.”
Albert Samaha
She Bought Her House As The Market Peaked. Now She Regrets It.
Record housing prices and rapidly rising interest rates have many people questioning the value and viability of homeownership: “We’re just house poor now."
Venessa Wong
Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury Exposes The NFL’s Priorities
Football has withstood criticism over how it handles the risk of brain damage. But the quarterback’s scary injury shatters any illusions about the sport’s safety.
Albert Samaha
