Rachel Miller
rachel.miller@vice.comRachel Miller is Deputy Editor of VICE Life and the author of The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People.
Sex Parties: A Beginner's Guide
Sex parties might seem intimidating—but they're actually perfect for shy people looking to explore.
IG's @WorstOfQueerExchange Shows How Ridiculous Queer Culture Can Be
“Used sex toys. Two inches of hair cut off someone’s head, an a disturbing amount of dead animals to be taxidermied, usually in Western Mass.”
‘Do I Have to Talk About My Mental Health With My Boss?’
If your boss probes for details—which could happen if she's concerned, or just because she's nosy—you don’t need to share more if you’d rather not.
How to Make a Phone Call
If just... picking up and dialing fills you with dread, here are some ways to make it suck a little less.
What to Do When a Friend's Insecurity Is Ruining Your Vibe
Whether they’re actively bullying you or complimenting you as a way of putting themself down, you don’t have to sit there silently.
Why Do the Cast of ‘RHOBH’ Believe Erika Girardi’s Far-Fetched Stories?
There's been a lot of mental gymnastics happening this season of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’—and there's a psychological explanation for it.
Everything You Should Know Before Talking to HR About a Problem at Work
Why do people say you should never trust Human Resources? If I complain about my boss, will HR tell them? What does this department actually... do?
‘I Haven't Gotten COVID Yet’ Isn’t a Good Reason to Skip the Vax
Experts emphasize that if you’re unvaccinated and have made it this far without contracting the virus, it’s because you’ve been lucky.
What’s the Deal with Elizabeth Holmes ‘Never Blinking’?
The disgraced CEO is famous for her intense unbroken eye contact with everyone (including potential jurors). But why (and how?) would someone do this?
Just a Bunch of Easy Ways to Make Vaxxed Hangouts Safer in the Delta Era
If you're worried about breakthrough infections but really want to see your friends, good news: You have way more options now.
I'm Vaxxed, I'm Socializing, Things Are Better... So Why Do I Feel Shitty?
“It's the collective cloud that's hanging over everybody. It does feel pretty pervasive.”
Here Is Exactly How Hard to Go in the Gym
A workout might tell you which movements, sets, and reps to do, but how should the whole thing feel?