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Sanam Yar

Writer on Bustle's Lifestyle team, embarrassingly Canadian, and constantly on the hunt for the perfect pint of ice-cream. You can catch more of my work in Metropolis Magazine and The New York Times.

Millie Bobby Brown Shares How She Was Bullied Growing Up & The Anxiety She Faced

In a new cover story for Glamour UK's May digital cover, actor Millie Bobby Brown shared how bullying led to anxiety when she was growing up. The 15-year-old Stranger Things star, who became UNICEF'S youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador last year at 14…
By Sanam Yar

Here’s The Deal With All Those Sex Ed YouTube Videos Made By Non-Sex Ed Vloggers

A string of questions float against a millennial pink backdrop: “How do I fall in love? How do I keep that love? And most importantly, how do I get rid of this STD?” No, this is not your standard school sex ed class — it’s the intro to YouTubers…
By Sanam Yar

Having Acne As A Teen Was Linked To Better Grades & Higher Salaries As An Adult

Zits are one of the universe’s greatest equalizers. Unless you are among the .01% of humankind to have never experienced getting one, there is really nothing that brings people together more than complaining about a surprise pimple (or two, or 10).…
By Sanam Yar

You Can Get A Rainbow Version Of IKEA’s Iconic Blue Tote For Pride

This year’s Pride Month marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, along with the usual month-long global celebration of LGBTQ communities. New York City’s annual Pride March, which is among the largest in the world, will be hosted on…
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Whole Foods Is Banning Plastic Straws In Stores Starting This Summer

As summer approaches, so does peak straw season. For most people, iced coffees, teas, and juices will be slurped through straws. But as concerns over plastic pollution and its harmful effects on the environment grow, more and more chains are…
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Here's What Happens To Your Risk For Skin Cancer After Getting A Sunburn

Summer officially kicks off in a little over a month, meaning beach days, picnics in the park, and patio season are almost upon us. And while the reminder to wear sunscreen every day should be tattooed onto your brain at this point (seriously, wear…
By Sanam Yar

This Is The Real (And Pretty Legit) Reason People Gossip, According To Science

Ah, gossiping: an activity so universal there have been magazines, websites, T.V. shows, and entire careers devoted to the concept. To gossip is to be human, and no matter how altruistic you may be, you’ve likely gossiped at least once or twice in…
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Multiple Cases Of A Disease That Can Spread From Dogs To Humans Have Been Confirmed In Iowa

Iowa state officials confirmed several cases of Canine Brucellosis, a dog disease that can spread to both humans and other animals, The Washington Post reports. State veterinarian Jeff Kaisand asserted that multiple cases of canine brucellosis have…
By Sanam Yar

Drinking Red Wine Has A Sneaky Way of Boosting Your Gut Health, Experts Say

In the English language, there are few phrases that get people more excited than “red wine is good for you.” The idea that drinking alcohol may have health benefits of any kind feels like a cosmic loophole, a rare cheat in the universe that lets you…
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There’s A Surprising Link Between Constipation & Depression, According To 2 New Studies

As nearly every yogurt commercial since the dawn of time has likely reminded you: your gut health is important. Healthy gut bacteria has been shown to perform critical functions in the human body, playing a role in everything from processing…
By Sanam Yar