Psychology

Why Am I Obsessed With Stealing Small, Random Items When I'm Out?

Aug 27, 2025

Why Am I Obsessed With Stealing Small, Random Items When I'm Out?

A mini Tabasco bottle, a dainty oyster fork, a kitschy drink coaster, and a smooth writing pen.

Blame the "Target Effect" For Your Impulsive Spending Habits

Jun 30, 2025

Blame the "Target Effect" For Your Impulsive Spending Habits

There's a reason you walk into Target needing toilet paper, but leave with some new gold hoop earrings, a half-off textured throw blanket, and a cutesy pink coffee mug instead.

Decoding the Dopamine Rush of Labubus

Jun 17, 2025

Decoding the Dopamine Rush of Labubus

If even the mention of Labubus conjures up some strong emotions, that's OK.

The Psychological Reason "Crazy Rich Asians" Is Everyone's Plane Movie

Jun 3, 2025

The Psychological Reason "Crazy Rich Asians" Is Everyone's Plane Movie

Last year, I visited Cape Town, South Africa, for a girl's trip.

The Psychology Behind the Rises and Falls of Trends

Jan 24, 2025

The Psychology Behind the Rises and Falls of Trends

Cottagecore, mob wife, coastal cowgirl, coquette, glazed-doughnut nails, strawberry makeup.

The Psychology Behind Why We're Obsessed With "The Traitors"

Jan 7, 2025

The Psychology Behind Why We're Obsessed With "The Traitors"

It's rare to watch someone's heart shatter in real time, although reality television makes it less so.

The "Shopping Cart Theory" Is Often Used as a Character Test — Should It Be?

Nov 20, 2024

The "Shopping Cart Theory" Is Often Used as a Character Test — Should It Be?

You may not think too much about your habits at the grocery store.

Why Feeling Fear Can Be So Much Fun, According to a Psychologist

Oct 24, 2024

Why Feeling Fear Can Be So Much Fun, According to a Psychologist

Each Halloween season, people flip on horror movies, venture into haunted houses, dress up in scary Halloween costumes, and otherwise dare to expose themselves to various goose-bumps-inducing experiences.

Did You See the Northern Lights? It Might Have Helped Your Mental Health

Oct 12, 2024

Did You See the Northern Lights? It Might Have Helped Your Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, much of the world witnessed a rare sighting — the Aurora Borealis (or the Northern Lights).

This Tech Chingona Wants to Use AI to Unlock Mental Healthcare For All

Sep 15, 2024

This Tech Chingona Wants to Use AI to Unlock Mental Healthcare For All

Milagros Escoredo is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with complex patients within underserved populations.

Why Do Fictional Animal Deaths Make Me So Sad?

Sep 9, 2024

Why Do Fictional Animal Deaths Make Me So Sad?

There's something about animals dying in movies and TV shows that truly wrecks me.

Why We Can't Get Enough of Reality Dating Shows

Aug 2, 2024

Why We Can't Get Enough of Reality Dating Shows

There are many things in life I feel in control of, like how I respond to conflict or how many days a week I go to the gym.