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Guides
self
Feb. 29, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Sex Therapy
What to expect in these intimate sessions.
By
Bindu Bansinath
always shopping
Dec. 16, 2019
The Best White Elephant Gifts Under $40
(That you can get immediately.)
By
M. Elizabeth Sheldon
advice
Oct. 31, 2019
What to Say When Someone Dies
We asked experts for advice on how to support friends and loved ones when someone dies.
By
Anne Cruz
collective action
Sept. 20, 2019
Thousands of Students Are Protesting Climate Change Today. Here’s How to Help.
Today, hundreds of thousands of young people are walking out of school to demand immediate action on the climate crisis.
By
Amanda Arnold
praise be
Sept. 13, 2019
Maybe You Should Go a Little Wild on This Powerful Moon Day
Honor the full harvest moon by free-bleeding, planting your fall crops, and singing Lana.
By
Amanda Arnold
science of us
Apr. 18, 2019
How to Help Someone With Depression
A guide to keeping the friendship — and your own well-being — intact.
By
Catie L'Heureux
guides
Aug. 15, 2018
14 Designer Bags to Buy This Fall (or at Least Stalk Online)
Including the new It bag, a packable travel companion, and some runway favorites.
By
Sarah Spellings
science of us
Aug. 13, 2018
What to Do When You Can’t Stand Your Friend’s Significant Other
Advice for when someone you love now comes as a package deal with someone you really, really don’t.
By
Cari Romm
10% better
Apr. 25, 2018
How to Be a Tiny Bit Better at Group Workout Classes
Unleash your inner competitive monster.
By
Allie Volpe
science of us
Apr. 20, 2018
How to Stay Zen During Times of Transition
You can’t totally prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed about big life changes, but you can take steps to ease the emotional burden.
By
Abigail Fagan
science of us
Apr. 13, 2018
A Guide to Non-Awkwardly Dealing With Money Differences Between Friends
The advice is the same regardless of what your finances look like.
By
Anna Goldfarb
guides
Mar. 16, 2018
This Is the Best Place to Break Up With Someone
After being recently dumped in my new apartment, I started thinking about what would have made the breakup a little more pleasant.
By
Nora Crotty
good/better/best
Mar. 14, 2018
A Guide to Meeting People Without Dating Apps
How to put yourself in real-life situations that lead to new relationships or friendships.
By
Maria Del Russo
science of us
Mar. 12, 2018
An Emotional Guide to Being Ghosted
Tips for making it feel a little less terrible when someone disappears on you.
By
Anna Goldfarb
science of us
Feb. 27, 2018
The Shy Person’s Guide to Being the Center of Attention
For times when it’s unavoidable.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Feb. 12, 2018
Self-Promotion Advice for the Extremely Self-Conscious
How to brag about yourself when you hate talking about yourself.
By
Melissa Dahl
10% better
Feb. 12, 2018
How to Be a Tiny Bit Better at First Dates
Romance is harder if you’re hungry.
By
Kate Morgan
good/better/best
Feb. 7, 2018
How to Be Excellent (or at Least Pretty Good) at Canceling Plans
Master the art of the last-minute bail without making your friends hate you.
By
Allie Volpe
good/better/best
Jan. 31, 2018
How to Brag Without Annoying All Your Friends
A guide to being excellent (or at least pretty good) at non-terrible online self-promotion.
By
Anna Goldfarb
science of us
Jan. 29, 2018
How to Get Better at Being Jealous
Envy isn’t always a bad thing.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Jan. 17, 2018
A Psychological Explanation for Why Getting Compliments Is So Embarrassing
When praise makes you feel all squirmy.
By
Suzannah Weiss
overachiever
Jan. 10, 2018
How to Teach Yourself to Be Funnier
To improve your sense of humor, start by making yourself laugh.
By
Susie Neilson
overachiever
Jan. 3, 2018
How to Be Better at Spending Time Alone
A guide to getting comfortable with solitude.
By
Maggie Puniewska
10% better
Dec. 20, 2017
How to Be a Tiny Bit Better at Buying Gifts
Think beyond the moment they unwrap the thing.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Dec. 18, 2017
How to Function at Work As a Sleep-Deprived New Parent
When napping under your desk isn’t an option.
By
E.J. Dickson
science of us
Dec. 11, 2017
A Shy Person’s Guide to Dealing With Unsolicited Advice
What to do when everyone’s telling you what to do.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Dec. 4, 2017
Advice for Shy People at Holiday Parties
Something to read on your phone while hovering awkwardly at the bar.
By
Kristin Wong
how does that make you feel
Dec. 1, 2017
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding the Right Therapist
Putting your mental health in the right hands.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Nov. 27, 2017
How to Worry Better
Schedule designated worrying time, and other tips to turn your stress into something productive.
By
Kristin Wong
science of us
Nov. 20, 2017
How to Emotionally Detach From Work
Sometimes it’s better to care a little less.
By
Kristin Wong
guides
June 30, 2017
61 Ways to Be Part of the ‘Fashion Crowd’
Dislike jeans, like Crocs.
By
Sarah Spellings
guides
Dec. 2, 2016
All the Designers Who Have Spoken Out About Dressing Melania Trump
A guide on what to expect from fashion and the First Lady.
By
the Cut
swellness
Dec. 1, 2016
25 Famous Women on How They Relax
Oprah, Yoko Ono, Gisele Bündchen, and more women on finding inner calm.
By
Julie Ma
swellness
Aug. 3, 2016
The Bloop Guide to Wellness
Aminatou Sow and Jenna Wortham on self-love and self-care.
By
Aminatou Sow
and
Jenna Wortham
get in formation
June 15, 2016
The Bloop Guide to Summer Parties
Aminatou Sow and Jenna Wortham on what to wear, eat, drink, and play between now and Labor Day.
By
Aminatou Sow
and
Jenna Wortham
love and star wars
Dec. 18, 2015
How to See
Star Wars
While Still Maintaining Your Chill
Summon the force.
By
Allison P. Davis
group fitness
Oct. 28, 2015
How to Fake Running a Marathon
Because I haven’t, and I definitely never will.
By
Allison P. Davis
guides
Sept. 4, 2015
What Does ‘Netflix and Chill’ Really Look Like?
Does it ever include a cashmere scarf?
By
Allison P. Davis
guides
Aug. 21, 2015
The Case for Bernie Sanders on Women’s Issues
Hillary Clinton, who?
By
Dayna Evans
references
Aug. 7, 2015
Here’s a Handy Tinder Glossary
An explanation of foreign terms from this
Vanity Fair
story.
By
Allison P. Davis
at the beach
July 2, 2015
How to Flirt and Make Friends at a Nude Beach
The etiquette is tricky, but the results can be magnificent. Or so we hear.
By
Maureen O'Connor
friends forever
Apr. 23, 2015
Bitching Is Bonding: A Guide to Mutual Complaint
It’s fun and healthy to vent with friends.
By
Meredith Haggerty
social psychology
Mar. 26, 2015
11 Facts About Your Soul-Sucking Commute
It’s the worst.
By
Melissa Dahl
guides
Sept. 10, 2014
How to Talk to About Things Besides Fashion Week
A current events cheat sheet.
By
Kat Stoeffel
sex tips
July 28, 2014
Cosmo
Publishes Its First Lesbian Sex Guide
Mind-blowing, naturally.
By
Allison P. Davis
guides
May 5, 2014
#GIRLBOSS
: A Millennial Alternative to
Lean In
Business advice gets a Nasty makeover.
By
Allison P. Davis
titsplainer
Apr. 23, 2014
How to Stuff Your Bra When You’re a Grown-Ass Woman
Kate Upton wants “clip-on” tits. I’ve got them. They’re called gym socks.
By
Maureen O'Connor
guides
July 15, 2013
The Seven Women You Meet in ‘Hookup Culture’ Trend Stories
There are no men.
By
Kat Stoeffel
old hollywood
May 30, 2013
Flappers With Sad Eyes: 20 Exquisite Sorrows
Why so sad? Abuse, scandal, and a talkie actress with a lisp.
By
Maureen O'Connor
weddings!
May 9, 2013
Introducing the
New York Weddings
iPad App
And it’s free.
By
the Cut
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