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What Is "Brain Rot" and How Do You Know If You Have It?

18 hours ago

What Is "Brain Rot" and How Do You Know If You Have It?

I open my DMs to an Instagram gallery my younger sister sent me of the zodiac signs as different rats.

How to Protect Your Mental Health When Election News Is Everywhere

Nov 4, 2024

How to Protect Your Mental Health When Election News Is Everywhere

With a stressful impending election, polls and politics have taken center stage on news sites and crowded social media feeds.

Why Don't I Post Photos of My Closest Friends? Experts Explain the Phenomenon

Oct 25, 2024

Why Don't I Post Photos of My Closest Friends? Experts Explain the Phenomenon

It goes without saying that TikTok theories on friendships, relationships, — and anything else — should be taken with a grain of salt.

Am I a Bad Friend If I Don't Respond to Sadfishing?

Oct 18, 2024

Am I a Bad Friend If I Don't Respond to Sadfishing?

Even if you haven't heard of "sadfishing," you've probably already observed it.

The Opposite of ASMR: Why Men on TikTok Yell, According to Experts

Oct 16, 2024

The Opposite of ASMR: Why Men on TikTok Yell, According to Experts

Almost all of Armen Adamjan's videos start with a question that borders on an interrogation: "DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A NATURAL CLEANING SPRAY OUT OF ORANGE PEELS AND VINEGAR!?"

When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Oct 11, 2024

When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Social media can be an incredible tool for finding connection and understanding.

Is Internet Slang Making Us All Sound the Same?

Oct 7, 2024

Is Internet Slang Making Us All Sound the Same?

We know "demure" and "crashing out" hate to see us coming.

Are Wedding Content Creators the New Nuptials Must-Have?

Sep 12, 2024

Are Wedding Content Creators the New Nuptials Must-Have?

Wedding trends come and go, but one that's really taken hold as of late is largely behind-the-scenes: the role of wedding content creator.

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

Aug 15, 2024

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

Parenting in today's digital-first, social media world comes with unique challenges that generations before us didn't have to navigate.

The Debt Influencers Making Money Transparency Cool

Aug 9, 2024

The Debt Influencers Making Money Transparency Cool

When freelance writer Jamie Feldman shared she was $18,000 in debt on TikTok in July of 2022, she had no idea what would happen.

The Complicated Reality of Bringing Millions on Your Fertility Journey

Jun 13, 2024

The Complicated Reality of Bringing Millions on Your Fertility Journey

"Have never cried so much over someone else's news that I don't even know."

Pop Star Rosie Never, Ever Wears Makeup — Here's Why

Jun 12, 2024

Pop Star Rosie Never, Ever Wears Makeup — Here's Why

Rosie, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, has built her career on her stripped-down sound — and her stripped-down approach to beauty.