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Annakeara Stinson

Bio
Annakeara is a lifestyle writer at Bustle who covers all kinds of great things like women's sexual and reproductive health, relationships, mental health, and body image. Her work has appeared Bust, Marie Claire, IndieWire, The Temper, Paste, and Brooklyn Magazine. Previously, she worked at Elite Daily writing about women's health and wellness. She just received her MFA in Fiction at The New School, and is working on her first novel. Annakeara is also a lifelong dancer, a lover of teen rom-coms, reading, and art, and can sleep for more consecutive hours than most people she knows. She grew up in VT with a menagerie of animals and is hoping to one day have a mini-donkey.

8 Ways To Deal With Anxiety When It Hits At Work, According To Experts

If you have ever had a sudden bout of anxiety when you're on the job, you probably know that in the moment, it can feel like there is truly nothing that can be done to stop or tame it. But a panic attack at work, or even just a terrible wave of…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Ways To Tell You Might Be Emotionally Unavailable, According To Experts

When it comes to considering issues in our relationships, the focus is often on how to spot when others might be emotionally unavailable — be it a parent, a friend, or a romantic partner. But learning how to tell if you are emotionally unavailable…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Gender-Neutral Period Products You Should Know About

Most menstruation products are marketed as feminine hygiene products and speak to cis-women only. But the reality is, it is not only cis-women who menstruate, many trans men, agender, and gender non-binary individuals do as well. And it's worth…
By Annakeara Stinson

5 Ways To Find The Perfect Sex Toy For You, Without Spending Too Much Money

Sex toy shopping is a little different than shopping for, you know, other types of toys. There are a lot of very particular and personal things to consider when doing so, not to mention a sexy cornucopia of options and varieties you probably didn't…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Tips For What To Expect During Your First Year Of Living With Your Partner

Moving in together is a really big, exciting step in any relationship. Not surprisingly, however, it is a life transition that can bring with it many highs and lows, and a few circumstances you might not have considered beforehand. But trust that…
By Annakeara Stinson

The 7 Best Dog Breeds To Bring To The Office, According To Experts

So, you might have achieved the dream of getting hired at a place that not only allows but encourages office dogs. The next step? Actually getting a pooch to bring along to work! Considering the best dog breeds to bring to work can dwindle the list…
By Annakeara Stinson

5 Ways To Train Your Dog To Behave In Your Office, According To Experts

Who doesn't want to bring their dog to work? When there is a truly good pup in the office, there is no doubt that it boosts morale in a big way. So if you happen to be blessed to work at an office where pets are a thumbs up, you might be thinking…
By Annakeara Stinson

Is It Rude To Ask For A Plus One To A Wedding? The Answer Is Actually Kind Of Complicated

Ah, the plus one. You might have had the experience of things taking a turn towards serious-town with your partner not too long before one of your best friends’ weddings — and you want them to meet the whole crew. Or maybe you simply want to bring a…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Ways Hormones & Anxiety Are Related, According To Experts

Ah, hormones. Those truly magnificent "chemical messengers" regulate basically everything that goes on in the body. And while hormones might not be the first thing you think about when you consider your mental health, the relationship between…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Mental & Emotional Benefits Of Masturbation You Probably Don't Think About

Whether you masturbate all the time or are thinking about trying it out for the first time, you can definitely consider this practice one of self-care and self-exploration. It that has many positive "side-effects" that reach beyond simply feeling…
By Annakeara Stinson

8 Women Reveal How They De-Stressed The Night Before Their Wedding

No matter what kind of wedding ceremony you might be having, from an Italian destination wedding with a big guest list or a city hall affair, you might feel some serious nerves the night before you get hitched. And for good reason! It's an important…
By Annakeara Stinson

9 People Reveal The Polite Ways They Turned Down A Wedding Invite

It seems as wedding invites go, when it rains it pours. And while being asked to participate in someone's important life event is flattering, sometimes it's just not possible to get to them all. Life happens, and weddings can mean a lot of money and…
By Annakeara Stinson

If You Want To Get An Emotional Support Dog, Here Are The 5 Requirements

Of all the treatments out there for emotional and mental health, one that is not mentioned as frequently is the possibility of getting an emotional support dog. But having a furry friend to aide in your mental and emotional well-being might be a…
By Annakeara Stinson

8 Things You May Not Know About The Morning After Pill, But Should

For so many reasons, it's a super positive thing that emergency contraception, AKA the morning after pill, exists. But like so many aspects of reproductive healthcare, getting really thorough information on what it is, how it works, what increases…
By Annakeara Stinson

8 Ways To Feel Comfortable Being Naked Around Someone New, According To Experts

Getting naked around someone new can be vulnerable, there's no two ways about it. Whether you feel emotionally exposed without clothes, have certain insecurities about your body, or simply get awkward, it's OK that being in the buff with a new…
By Annakeara Stinson

8 Things Doctors Want You To Know About How STIs Are Transmitted

Safe sex is definitely one of those topics where a lot of misinformation resides. It's important to know all the facts about how STI's are passed to go forward having conscious, responsible sex with other people. And it goes without saying but why…
By Annakeara Stinson

12 Dog Breeds That Don’t Mind Being Left Alone

When you’re getting a dog, there are a whole lot of things to consider, and it's more than what you name your new pal, and what funny saying you wanted printed on their water bowl. One of the major factors you want to take into consideration is your…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Things To Know Before Planning Your Wedding At City Hall, According To Experts

A city hall marriage is a beautiful thing. You can legit go in wearing jogging clothes and stand among a whole crowd of other people who are waiting to proclaim their love for one another. And while it's indeed usually a simpler endeavor than a…
By Annakeara Stinson

10 Awkward Sex Moments That Can Happen With A New Partner & What To Do About It

There you are, in bed with someone new, ready to get down. While this is indeed often very exciting, it can also, understandably, cause a storm of nerves and uncomfortable feelings. Awkward sex experiences are the name of the game when it comes to…
By Annakeara Stinson

7 Ways To Experiment Sexually, Even If You’re Nervous At First

Exploring and experimenting with your sexuality can be intimidating, especially if you don't know how or where to start. Maybe you don't know what you like, what you want, or how to approach trying something you've never tried before. Whatever it is…
By Annakeara Stinson