Kristin Magaldi
Kristin Magaldi is a budding cheese sommelier, and if that’s not a thing, she’s hereby making it one. With a propensity for finding ripe pun opportunities in everyday life, and a “healthy” love for Lady Gaga, Kristin’s work as Associate Lifestyle Editor allows her to explore the realms of sex & relationships, health, mental health, and astrology.

Nike Will Expand Its Sports Bra Sizes Up To 44G This Summer

When it comes to the sports bra, an S-M-L size chart just doesn't cut it. Sports bras should be as diverse as the people wearing them, and the activities they’re wearing them for — whether that be training for a marathon, a light yoga session, or a…
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Making My Grandmother’s Signature Dish After She Got Dementia Helped Me Feel Closer To Her

My grandmother showed love in many ways. She'd slip you some money when no one was looking, or crack up telling you a joke that never seemed to translate properly from Italian to English. But her favorite way, by far, was cooking for you.…
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Karamo Brown's Genius Tip For Dealing With Political Debates Will Save You This Holiday

While holiday stress can take many forms — low finances, chaotic travel, dealing with your mother as she freaks out about everything — the last thing many people want is to get into heated political debates over holiday dinner. Unfortunately, you…
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Chrissy Teigen’s Go-To Gag Gift Is Gross But Genius

It's no secret that Chrissy Teigen loves food. Between her two incredible cookbooks, Cravings, and Cravings: Hungry for More, and the endless, drool-worthy recipes that she shares on her Instagram stories, Teigen has established herself as a…
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How These 4 Workouts Completely Changed How I Felt About Exercise

The thought of exercising has always made me anxious. I can still remember how humiliating it was to run a mile in my high school's gym class. My classmates, who had run laps around me with ease, watched from the sidelines while my cheeks flushed…
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I Tried Casper’s New Mattress & I Never Want To Get Out Of Bed Again

I've always wanted a nice mattress, but I'd never made it a priority. After an embarrassing number of years sleeping on a twin, I finally graduated to a used full-size that came with the apartment I'd just started renting. Was I getting the best…
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15 Products From MUJI Under $30 That Will Make You Feel Organized AF

If you've ever walked into a MUJI store, then you've seen firsthand the majestic minimalism, the effortless organization, and the streamlined aesthetic that screams, "simple, sturdy, and handmade." And if you haven't, welcome to this post: You're…
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Jonathan Van Ness Says This Is How He Unwinds — And It's Not How You'd Expect

Since its release in February, Queer Eye has been redefining what it means to take care of yourself. As five guiding lights reminding us that self-love and self-appreciation are the key to our happiness, the Queer Eye guys have re-opened the…
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My Father's Anxiety Made Me Feel Understood For The First Time

I looked at my dad as he sat on the couch across from me. He was smiling, but there was a bit of uncertainty in his eyes — as though he wondered if he'd be able to feel this calm again without the help of Prozac. When my father told me he was…
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I Tried Hypnosis To Cure My Fear Of Vomiting & I’m Still Feeling The Effects

I'm sitting on a couch, legs extended in front of me on a cushion, my head cradled by a pillow. There's no pendulums, or swirling vortexes meant to lull me into an unconscious state I won't remember. Instead, I'm sitting in a very ordinary social…
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10 Little-Known British Traditions Meghan Markle Will Learn When She Marries Prince Harry

As an American woman dating a Brit, I am no stranger to the mishaps that can result from the cultural differences between the U.S. and England. And while I'm sure Meghan Markle has a slew of royal traditions to learn, titles to remember, and fancy…
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8 Valuable Lessons I've Learned From My First Adult Relationship

As embarrassing as it is to admit, I haven’t had a serious relationship since high school. My journey from undergrad into adulthood was one giant mood swing as I gravitated between an endless hope for love, and crushing despair over the death of…
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Why I Don't Miss My Dating Apps

I’ve known for a while that I should take some time off from dating sites and apps, so when Bustle's App-less April rolled around, I was all in. The general guidelines were simple enough: fully commit yourself to a dating platform cleanse for the…
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What Single Women Should Never Feel Guilty For

Between attempting to actively ignore comments from traditional relatives concerning the ring missing on your finger, to trying to find the right avenue to meet someone (dating apps really suck, but is meeting strangers at bars really any better?),…
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How Many Women Think Men Should Pay On Dates

Between the internal battle to prevent any awkward silences, and the acute awareness of the sounds you make when you're chewing, the first date is king of uncomfortable social situations. But above all the tension filled moments, there is one debate…
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How Many People Actually Feel Chemistry On Date #1

I'm sure by now you've heard that first impressions in dating can make or break everything. The good news is, that's not exactly true. Although the first date can seem uncannily similar to going on a job interview — you still may feel like you need…
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How Many Single Women Stay Friends With Their Exes

Even though having an ex also comes with a slew of new baggage, developing relationships and watching them end is a necessary evil to help you figure out what you really want. But that doesn't necessarily make it easier, especially if your ex is…
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FYI, Your Dog Loves You More Than Your Cat

Sorry to all the cat lovers of the world, but I have always been, and will always be, the most pro-dog person around. And now that new research shows that dogs love their owners more than cats do, can you blame me? I mean, there's a reason they call…
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What 4 Countries Are Doing To Combat Revenge Porn

It's not news that revenge porn is quickly becoming a highly problematic, invasive, and disturbing practice across the Internet. With mass invasions of privacy like the intimate celebrity photo leaks that outraged the web in 2014, and less high…
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4 Surprising Benefits Of Breastfeeding Your Baby

By now, it's no secret that the breastfeeding benefits for a baby and a mother are almost immeasurable. From creating a close bond between mother and child at the earliest stages of development, to strengthening a baby's immune system, there's no…
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