Fuck Less Frequently for a Fun Surprise (Menopause)

Having sex less frequently is linked to earlier menopause, according to a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Which is good or bad news, I guess, depending on how you feel about either sex or menopause.Read more...

How to Check If Your AirPods Pro's Noise Cancellation Is Broken

Noise-canceling headphones can bring you peaceful, private listening in crowded places like buses or help you focus on work while posted up in a coffee shop or noisy office. They’re great when they work, but some AirPods Pro users are finding that a…

Nuts Don't Have as Many Calories as You Think

Whole nuts have fewer calories than were previously thought. For a few years, research confirming that fact has been trickling in, but now the labels on foods are beginning to change. One KIND bar that was formerly 200 calories, for example, will no…

How to Talk About Art Without Sounding Dumb

Though he is the senior art critic for New York Magazine and author of How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz is not pretentious when it comes to talking about art.Read more...

Paris Museums Have Released More Than 150,000 Images of Artwork Into the Public Domain

If you’ve always dreamed of taking a trip to Paris to feast your eyes on some world-class art, you no longer need to book that plane ticket. Thanks to Paris Musées, a collection of 14 museums in Paris, there are now more than 150,000 high-resolution…

The Most Important Moments From Last Night's Democratic Debate

Last night, six presidential candidates took the stage in Des Moines, Iowa for the seventh Democratic debate of the 2020 race⁠—and things got awkward. During the debate, the candidates discussed, among other things, rising tensions with Iran, climat…

How Elizabeth Warren Plans to Cancel Student Loans With or Without Congress

Ask any political science professor and they’ll tell you that presidential candidates have ambition beyond their means. A president can only do so much to change policy, thanks to our system of checks and balances. They need Congress to pass laws th…

Why You Should Always Contact Your Airline During a Tight Connection

Over on the Flyer Talk forums, one user explained why they missed a connecting flight because of an issue with the boarding pass on their phone. According to their account, the United app glitched just as the passenger lined up at security—and faile…

Make a Jewel-Toned Honey With Two Ingredients

I am a fierce and unapologetic defender of beige food—always have been, always will be—but even I will admit that a pop of cheery color can make a meal, snack, or beverage more enjoyable. If that pop of color happens comes in the form of a tart and …

How to Tell if You're the Victim of a SIM-Swapping Attack

SIM-swapping attacks might sound like one of the identity theft horror stories that only happens to people who are too careless or cavalier with their personal information, but more of us are at risk than it seems.Read more...

What Are Sinkholes and How Do They Work?

A sinkhole opened up and swallowed a bus this week in China, killing several people. A few months ago, another sinkhole opened up below a bus in my hometown of Pittsburgh; in that case, though, everybody escaped safely. Besides buses, sinkholes can …

Where to Rent, Buy or Stream This Year's Oscar-Nominated Films

This week, nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. With 11 nominations, Joker was a clear favorite among voters, nominated for both Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance. Following closely behi…

The Easiest Way to Switch from Windows 7 to Linux

Welcome to the last day of Windows 7—the last day Microsoft is giving out security updates for the antiquated operating system, that is. While you have plenty of options for upgrading Windows 7, and even a hack that might be able to extend your upda…

When to Walk Out of a Job Interview Early

Let’s say you’ve gotten to the interview stage of your job search, and five minutes into the conversation you realize that this particular job won’t be a good fit for you after all.Read more...

How to Take Someone's Photo in a Foreign Country Without Being a Jerk

People travel for a variety of reasons, including the food, the scenery, the weather and the culture. For many, the most interesting part of visiting another country is getting to know the people there. But before you start snapping pictures, it’s i…

How to Downgrade Your Chase Credit Card Without Losing Your Points

When the news broke that Chase is raising the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card from $450 to $550, a lot of readers wondered if it was worth keeping the card. While the increased fee comes with additional cardholder benefits, $550 is …

These Are The Cheapest Weekends to Travel in 2020

Weekend trips are fun, but they can also wind up being pretty expensive. Hotwire recently took a look at historical booking data for hotels to determine when the most affordable weekends are to travel in 2020, and released a list of the most afforda…

How to Watch Tonight's Democratic Presidential Debate

Since the start of 2020, three Democratic presidential hopefuls have dropped out of the presidential race, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and author Marianne Williamson—maki…

How to Find the Login Page on Public Wifi

Depending on where you live, there are tons of places that offer free wifi connections so you can work or study remotely, or avoid cutting into your data limits on your smartphone. However, some public networks are pretty annoying about the connecti…

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The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams

We know—you’re too tech-savvy to be fooled by an online scam. But even the smartest among us can fall victim to internet trickery, and we’ve all got those friends and relatives who could use a little extra help with digital security.Read more...