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My OCD Makes Me Anxious About Being Dirty. Here's How I Have Sex
“Maybe it doesn’t matter if my underwear touches the couch. Maybe something bad will happen, or maybe not. I’ll deal with that later.”
The Pandemic Has Created a Whole New Type of FOMO
If you're feeling like everyone hates you because you're seeing so many sort-of-friends hanging out without you, you're not alone.
We Talked to the Host Accused of Doing “Satanic Rituals” In His Airbnb
A prominent guest blasted Airbnb and a host after finding what he described as “seemingly satanic items" in his Airbnb. The host calls the accusations “unsettling and weird.”
A Pizza the Size of a Desk, and Other Restaurant Rivalry Stories
We read listener emails about bad bosses, giant pizzas, and restaurant rivalries on this special labor day episode.
‘Productivity Anxiety’ Makes the Thought of Resting Feel Like a Crime
The world we live in ties our self-worth with our output, which means that the only way for many people to deal with their high-functioning anxiety is by working even more.
I Interviewed My Grandma About Her Surprisingly Exciting Sex Life
Never skip foreplay or post-coital cuddles, she said.
'Why Am I So Obsessed With People Liking My Posts?'
It’s a human need to be respected, recognized, and appreciated.
How to Flirt on Dating Apps Without Wanting to Throw Your Phone in a Toilet
There are much more fun ways to start—and maintain—a conversation besides "how are you holding up lol."
What a Car Accident Taught Me About Australia's Secret Business of Debt
Australian households are the most indebted in the world. This didn't happen by chance.
We Want Grief To Follow a Timeline. It Doesn’t
Cultural stories about grief promise it gets better with time. This is largely true, but grief can also set its own messy course—feeling delayed, surging unexpectedly, or lasting too long.
The Beautiful Chaos of Messy Instagram Cakes
Experimental cakes made by hobbyist bakers are freeing us from the perfection of "Instagram food."