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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.

Experts Reveal What Goes On In Your Brain When You Swipe Right On A Dating App

If you use dating apps, you've probably noticed that you can get into quite the trance when you're looking through all the romantic prospects. So, what is happening to your brain when you swipe right or left to keep you coming back for more, even…
By Annakeara Stinson

Consent Still Isn't Taught In Schools & Sex Educators Want That Changed

Consent is the foundational aspect of a healthy sexual exchange, but it's a concept that's unfortunately, and dangerously, misunderstood. While good sex education in school can provide a comprehensive picture of consent, a new Bustle Digital Group…
By Annakeara Stinson

Experts Reveal How To Cope When Your Parent Has Substance Use Disorder

Parent and child dynamics are complicated. But when you have a parent with substance use issues, it brings a very painful reality to that equation. While there is no singular answer to coping with the impact of substance use disorder on your…
By Annakeara Stinson

Here's How To Meet Someone IRL If You Are Shy, But Don't Like Apps

If you happen to be on the shy side and hate apps — learning how to meet people to date the old fashioned way can feel particularly daunting. But let's be real, in the age of smart phones meeting prospects IRL is not something many people are primed…
By Annakeara Stinson

Here's How To Tell If You May Have Been Coerced Into Sex

If you've ever had the experience where you find yourself in a sexual situation you don't want to be in, you're not alone in that. It can be incredibly uncomfortable and confusing. You might also have feelings that you've been manipulated into a…
By Annakeara Stinson

Here's Where The Tradition Of Wedding Parties Comes From

If you've ever been asked to be a bridesmaid, you know that it can be a pretty big commitment. To some extent, you are there to be the foundation of emotional support to your friend or family member, which is, even if stressful, usually kind of an…
By Annakeara Stinson

What To Do If You Want An Open Relationship, But Your Partner Isn't On Board

So, you've decided you might want to have an open relationship with your partner. The one issue? It's not something your partner is quite as sure they are into. This is not an uncommon occurrence, and it can feel frighteningly like you're…
By Annakeara Stinson

Everything You Need To Know About "Caspering," The Friendly Way To Ghost

To ghost or not to ghost, that is one of the questions. The other one, of course, being, why the hell did that person I was sort of dating disappear like a full size Reese's in a Trick or Treat bucket? Ghosting is a reality of dating in the age of…
By Annakeara Stinson

11 Wedding Desserts From Around The World That Beat A Boring Cake

There are a lot of interesting traditions out there when it comes to weddings, and that includes the best part of the evening: dessert. There are amazing wedding desserts from around the world that reach far past that regular vanilla cake with…
By Annakeara Stinson

Experts Reveal What To Do If Your Ex Won't Leave You Alone Post-Breakup

Breakups are difficult, there is no doubt about that. And while they can indeed elicit very emotional, sometimes even strange, behavior from people, there is a point at which that behavior can become unhealthy and potentially unsafe. While perhaps…
By Annakeara Stinson

9 People On Why They Think It's Perfectly OK To Break Up By Text Or Email

As the great Neil Sedaka sang, breakin' up is hard to do. And he's right. Whether you are the one breaking, or the one being broken to, it's a generally uncomfortable time for all. And in the age of online dating, where setting up a date each night…
By Annakeara Stinson

Can You Put Condoms On Sex Toys? 6 Dildos That Work With Protection

Practicing safer sex is a top priority—right along with fevered passion—and that means hygiene practices and preparation. Not just for your body, but your sex toys, too. That indeed means the highly recommended practice of using condoms on dildos…
By Annakeara Stinson

8 Daytime First Date Ideas That Don't Involve Drinking

Let's meet for a drink! If you are on the dating scene, online or otherwise, chances are that someone has that said to you before. But if you aren't a drinker, then the whole going to a bar for a beer to get to know someone thing doesn't really…
By Annakeara Stinson

If You're Stressed At Work, These 7 Meditations Can Help

It happens to everyone. You're at work, and suddenly seized by anxiety or just totally overwrought from stress. While it's normal in the sense that it's common, it's not a great thing for your overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, taking breaks and…
By Annakeara Stinson

Abortion Rates Are The Lowest They’ve Been Since 1973, A New Study Says

Unintended pregnancies are a situation many people with uteruses have to confront. Both birth control and abortion access can help people make the decisions that are best for them. Now, a new study shows that abortion rates are the lowest they have…
By Annakeara Stinson

An Expert Says This Is The Perfect Sex Position To Try This Month

It's sad to even acknowledge this, but summer is coming to an end, my friends. Even if you aren't going back to school, the feeling that it's time to sharpen pencils and slide into homeroom ten minutes past the bell can still haunt a person this…
By Annakeara Stinson

Experts Say This Can Help A Dog Stop Shedding

How many times have you gone out of the house, looked down at your outfit, and realized that the hair of your pooch is covering you like a jumpsuit? Too barkin' many. So you either have to get rid of the dog, which is obvs not an option, or figure…
By Annakeara Stinson

How To Cope With Loneliness If You Work Remotely, According To Experts

In these modern times, so many people can work from anywhere if they have a computer and a connection the internet. That means a coffee shop in Berlin, your bed while still in a robe, in a co-working space, or on a beach. It affords a certain amount…
By Annakeara Stinson

6 Things Astrologers Want You To Know Before You Get Your Birth Chart Read

You've decided it's time. Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life. Maybe you want to get a little more insight into your personality or some guidance on which direction you should take your life next. You want to get your chart read by a…
By Annakeara Stinson

These 6 First-Date Questions Can Lead To More Interesting Conversations

First dates are nerve-wracking — that's something everyone can agree on, right? And in the age of internet dating, even though you can find out a lot of information about someone online, for better or worse, you never really get a feel for a person…
By Annakeara Stinson