Hannah Orenstein
Hannah Orenstein is the deputy editor of lifestyle and wellness at Bustle, where she leads coverage of a wide range of subjects: dating, relationships, sex, fitness, mental health, self-care, food, home, travel, viral culture, technology, astrology, and more. She joined Bustle in 2022.
She has a decade of experience in digital media, including roles as the deputy editor of dating at Elite Daily and the assistant features editor at Seventeen. She's written for The Cut, the Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire, among others, and once had a brief stint as a matchmaker.
She's also the author of four novels: Meant to Be Mine, Head Over Heels, Love at First Like, and Playing with Matches. She writes about bold women with heart, humor, and chutzpah, exploring their love stories, careers, family, and friends. Her books have been featured on several “Best Of” lists by Vogue, O, the Oprah Magazine, Goodreads, and many more.
She studied journalism and history at NYU and is represented by Allison Hunter at Trellis Literary and Mary Pender at UTA.
Outside work, Hannah's interests include reading, yoga, travel, reality TV, and platform shoes. She lives in Brooklyn and Maine. Follow her on Instagram at @hannahorens. For more, visit hannahorenstein.com.
Travel
Take Yourself On A Solo Honeymoon. You Deserve It.
More women are jetting off alone than ever before.
Life
Friendship Files
Monthly stories about different topics related to friendship.
Relationships
Is Therapy Actually Helping Your Boyfriend?
You say he doesn’t listen, he says he’s unable to perform emotional labor.
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I'm An All-Pink Girl In A Barbie World
Kitten Kitty Sera has worn nothing else since 1980.
Travel
I Took A Solo Vacay To The World’s Bachelorette Capital — Turns Out, It’s Relaxing As Heck
From soothing spas to stunning scenery, this city has it all.
Quick Question
This Entrepreneur Has A Radical New Approach To Egg-Freezing
The new health startup Cofertility was inspired by CEO Lauren Makler’s life-changing diagnosis.
Wellness
Shooting Your Shot
For years, drinking and dating made classic bedfellows, but recent years have uncorked new attitudes toward alcohol — and singles are taking notice.
Dating
All Hail The "Single Girl Supper"
It's the 2020s version of dinner and a movie.
Passover
Here's How To Tell Which Alcoholic Drinks Are Kosher For Passover
L’chaim!
Eating Disorders
The Wild West Of Health Care
“Fingers crossed!” could be the official motto of the eating disorder clinical profession.
Social Media
I Never Feel Older Than When I Try To Make A TikTok
Even the hashtags stumped me.
Deep Dives
7 Reasons We Can't Get Enough Of Ben Affleck's Love For Dunkin'
A Bostonian investigates.
Sex & Relationships
When Having An Affair Is An Act Of Self-Care
Jo Piazza’s new podcast She Wants More explores how affairs can make women feel seen, confident, and even happier in their marriages.
Fashion
Attention, Millennials, Italian Charm Bracelets Are Officially Back
The nostalgic staple is trending on TikTok and Love Island.
Travel
Grenada Is The Ultimate Caribbean Hotspot For Relaxation & Adventure
From sparkling beaches to lush rainforests, you’ll want to soak up the island’s unbeatable scenery.
Quick Question
Laura Brown Is Forging Her Next Act — After A McMuffin & A Tequila Shot
“I’m open to everything and I’m just going to see where it takes me.”
How To Help
Here's How To Support Jewish People Amid Rising Antisemitism
Including places to donate and ways to educate yourself.
Life
Bustle Newsletter: November 15, 2022
Hollywood’s fave new weight loss drug, the new It Bag, amazing wine recommendations, and more.
Life
Bustle Newsletter: November 8, 2022
Gen Z's first member of Congress, the Backstreet Boys' tribute to Nick's brother Aaron Carter, and more.
Fast Follow
This TikTok Star Will Teach You The Science Behind Sexual Pleasure
Anna Lee is the creator of the world’s first smart vibrator, the Lioness.
