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Welcome to Do It For The Applause, a series in which we ask performers, writers, business leaders, and public figures to think about the notion of applause and what it means to them. Today, we hear from former Paralympian swimming champion and…

In this July 6 daily horoscope, Bustle's resident astrologer Mecca Woods, the founder of My Life Created, shares the astrological events happening today that will affect every sign. Below, here's a look at how astrology will affect our lives…

Full moons are almost always a time of illumination and emotional swelling, but the July 2020 full moon is going to be particularly potent. Firstly, this luminary is also a lunar eclipse, which is known to bring powerful and unexpected endings and…

So, you and your friend had a falling out years ago and haven't spoken since. But ever since shelter-at-home began, you've felt like maybe it's finally time to extend an olive branch. After all, life's way too short to hold onto grudges. If you've…

Whether it's the power of Stranger Things or just heavy '80s nostalgia, role-playing tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) are having a moment. The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kept billions of people in their homes, has…

It can sometimes seem that the Fourth of July is less about the fireworks in the sky and more about the fireworks on the plate. And since you'll probably have to celebrate the holiday a little less spectacularly than you usually do, you can dazzle…

If you need a little more twee in your life, you’re in luck because this pineapple cooler backpack from Aldi is nothing if not incredibly twee. Well, actually it’s a lot of other things — affordable, practical, seasonal — but we’ll get to those…

The only thing better than coffee is free coffee. And the only thing better than free coffee is unlimited free coffee. Lest you think such a delight doesn’t exist, Panera’s unlimited coffee subscription is free if you sign up by Friday, July 4. The…

If summer had a flavor, it would absolutely be fruit and booze. Fittingly, Trader Joe’s new summer drinks are equal parts boozy and fruity, perfect for sipping outside while social distancing. You needn’t risk going to a bar for happy hour when…

On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination based on sex. This means that it’s now illegal to harass or fire someone for being gay or trans. Just last year, Allilsa Fernandez,…

If your relationship with your partner has been pretty rocky over the past couple of weeks, just hang in there for a little bit longer because we're middle of a Mercury retrograde. Since Mercury moving backward is known for causing…

There's no denying kissing is important in love and sex, especially since it’s usually your first initial physical contact with a new partner. It's also why a bad kiss can end things before they even start. In fact, a 2012 survey by the State…

Enjoying a barbecue out in the sun is an essential part of summer, but health experts caution that you need to keep an eye on your crabcakes to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your fun. Keeping yourself safe from food poisoning at outdoor…

The great outdoors have never been more appreciated in the UK and all over the world as during the COVID-19 crisis. The positive effects of immersing yourself in nature is well documented and as the mercury rises, you best get yourself well…

We can always count on fireworks for fourth of July weekend, but this year, expect fireworks of the emotional sort, too — because the July 2020 full moon (which takes place late-night on July 4, or just after midnight July 5 on eastern time) is also…

We are officially in eclipse season, so it should come as no surprise that the upcoming July 2020 full moon is also a lunar eclipse (both the full and new moon of June were eclipses, so this marks the third ultra-powerful lunation in a row). This…

Virtual dating may be the norm during quarantine, but it isn't for everyone. When it comes to astrology, there are some signs who would rather put a pause on dating until they can charm their date in person. Now that more people are leaving the…

You're probably always hearing that you could be having better sex, a better orgasm, or a better relationship. But how often do your hear the nitty-gritty of how you can actually better understand your deepest desires and most embarrassing…

When did you first want to know what outer space smelled like? Was it just now? Well, you’re in luck because a perfume that smells like space exists. It’s a scent that’s quite literally out of this world. Eau de Space is based on a scent developed…