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Experiments
experiments
Aug. 27, 2019
A Marxist Hack to Spice Up Any Relationship
Getting paid for chores is not just for kids.
By
Sarah Miller
experiments
May 30, 2019
I Tried (and Failed) to Do My Hair Like Gentleman Jack
The show’s lead stylist gave me a few tips on how they create those ridiculous curls.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
celebrities know best
Oct. 4, 2017
I Took Pregnancy Advice From Famous People
Being pregnant is so confusing. What do you eat? How much do you vomit? Only a celebrity would know the answer.
By
Rebecca Harrington
swellness
Aug. 10, 2016
Lessons From a 4-Day Experiment With Laxative Teas
Do laxative teas work? It depends on what you’re going for …
By
Beejoli Shah
experiments
Sept. 17, 2015
I Tried to Trick Myself Into Being More Productive
But all I wanted to do was read my book and think about Justin Bieber.
By
Rebecca Harrington
experiments
Aug. 20, 2015
I Survived My Terrifying Hour in a Sensory-Deprivation Tank
Once I stopped freaking out, it felt great!
By
Allison P. Davis
experiments
Aug. 7, 2015
The Weirdest Stuff We’ve Tried to Use As Dry Shampoo
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
By
Jessica Roy
experiments
June 7, 2015
I Was a Human Guinea Pig: 6 Self-Experimentations
From “smart” stretch pants to text-message psychotherapy.
experiments
Mar. 31, 2015
I Tried Hypnotherapy to Get Over My Breakup
I wanted it to be like a spa treatment for my feelings.
By
Julieanne Smolinski
experiments
Mar. 10, 2015
My Weekend With Kim Kardashian’s Crazy Nails
Is trapping yourself in a nail-prison the ultimate luxury?
By
Jessica Roy
me me me me me
Feb. 9, 2015
Behold: My Week of Dangerous Self-Indulgence
Here is what happens when you unchain your id.
By
Julieanne Smolinski
experiments
Jan. 8, 2015
What Happens When a Woman Walks Like a Man?
Move aside, manspreading. There’s a new microaggression in town.
By
Jessica Roy
experiments
Nov. 21, 2014
Can You Train Yourself to Accept Your Body?
A wearable device delivered an electric jolt every time I had a negative thought about my appearance.
By
Allison P. Davis
experiments
Oct. 31, 2014
I Tried ‘Vinotherapy,’ aka Bathing in Red Wine
“My legs are drunk!” I screamed.
By
Beejoli Shah
experiments
Oct. 29, 2014
My Week With a Flip Phone
Feeling very cool with T9 and infinite battery life.
By
Allison P. Davis
experiments
Oct. 26, 2014
I Attempted to Train My Waist With a Corset
Just like a Kardashian.
By
Rebecca Harrington
waiting to exhale
Jan. 28, 2014
I Took Breathing Classes, and They Were Kind of Worth It
Mastering the thing you’ve done automatically since exiting the womb.
By
Allison P. Davis
experiments
Dec. 5, 2013
Who Knows What Men Want on OkCupid — Men or Women?
I let my friends write me two new profiles, and went on dates with the guys they attracted.
By
Jillian Goodman
experiments
Sept. 23, 2013
I Went to an Orgasmic Meditation Class
And I didn’t even achieve enlightenment.
By
Aurora Wells
Sept. 3, 2013
Like Birchbox for Sex Toys: Testing 5 New Kits
Get ready for lingerie, lube, and Luna Bars (?!) by mail.
By
Rose Surnow
yeah it’s a diet story
July 26, 2013
Madonna’s Diet Is the Hardest I Have Ever Tried
Can a woman survive on sea vegetables alone?
By
Rebecca Harrington
experiments
July 1, 2013
My Week With Passive Exercise: Losing Weight Without Working Out?
Weighted sneakers, ab belts, seaweed wraps, and more.
By
Rebecca Harrington
sexual healing
June 6, 2013
How My ‘Sexts’ Became a Work of Art
Along with Karen Finley, the nineties performance artist, who interpreted them into a painting.
By
Aurora Wells
yeah it’s a diet story
May 9, 2013
I Tried Gwyneth Paltrow’s Diet
Turns out I love raw honey.
By
Rebecca Harrington
experiments
Apr. 9, 2013
Can Taping Your Face Actually Reduce Wrinkles?
Frownies, Furlesse, and the low-tech alternative to Botox as usual.
By
Gina Way
experiments
Apr. 5, 2013
My Sloppy, Sad Adventure in ‘Pajama Dressing’
After three days, I’ll never wear them again. And no one will even notice.
By
Rebecca Harrington
la vida manti
Jan. 24, 2013
I Bought Three Fake Girlfriends on the Internet
A week of living like Manti Te’o.
By
Josh Gondelman
adventures in sex
Nov. 29, 2012
The Great Spanx Sex Experiment
You know the slit in the crotch of Spanx? I tried to have sex through it.
By
Julieanne Smolinski
adventures in sex
Oct. 17, 2012
I Went to a Tantric Sex Class and All I Got Was Awkward Dry-Humping
On practicing orgasms with a platonic friend.
By
Rose Surnow
experiments
Oct. 16, 2012
Raw Eggs in Milk? Trying Marilyn Monroe’s Diets
Marilyn Monroe went on two famous diets. I tried both.
By
Rebecca Harrington
adventures in sex
Sept. 18, 2012
Sex With a Fake Hymen
“Restore your virginity in five minutes,” the advertisement said.
By
Leah Beckmann
experiments
Aug. 20, 2012
Cottage Cheese Mixed With Sour Cream? I Tried the Liz Taylor Diet
She liked peanut butter with beef.
By
Rebecca Harrington