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 five novels: the forthcoming Maine Characters (spring 2025), as well as 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.

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The Day I Stopped Raising My Hand

If you're a Type-A people pleaser, Amy Wilson’s memoir will make you feel seen.

By Hannah Orenstein

Quick Question

Thanks To Lisa Jackson, Apple Will Be Carbon-Neutral By 2030

The former head of the Environmental Protection Agency is Obama-approved.

By Hannah Orenstein

Tech

Did You Know Apple Has A Tool To Edit Items Out Of Your Photos?

Other new features include custom emojis and hacks for better writing.

By Hannah Orenstein

Travel

You Can Uber To A South African Safari For Just $200

The limited-edition feature is wild.

By Hannah Orenstein

Sports

Jordan Chiles Is Shining On

In an emotional interview, the gymnast opened up for the first time about losing her bronze Olympic medal.

By Hannah Orenstein

Chill Chat

This Olympic Swimmer Gets Her Best Sleep In Her College Dorm Room

Erin Gemmell and teammate Claire Weinstein share their tips for waking up early and dealing with hard days.

By Hannah Orenstein

Chill Chat

Anna Cockrell Loves Skin Care Almost As Much As She Loves Track

The Olympic medalist hurdler shares the one product she wants more Black women to wear.

By Hannah Orenstein

Wellness

8 Life Hacks For Feeling Like An Olympian

Tart cherry juice, blue light glasses, and other self-care tiups from Team USA Volleyball.

By Hannah Orenstein

The Olympics

How Suni Lee Bounced Back

Last year, she was told she’d never practice gymnastics again. Now? She’s won three more Olympic medals.

By Hannah Orenstein

Star-Crossed Lovers

Do the cosmos really control your romantic fate?

By Hannah Orenstein

Sports

How Allyson Felix's Workout Routine Has Changed Post-Retirement

Winning 11 Olympic medals means you get to relax.

By Hannah Orenstein

Q&A

It's Been Two Years Since Roe v. Wade Fell. What Next?

A new book explores how America got here.

By Hannah Orenstein

Equality

The First Annual "Break The Glass Ceiling" Day Is Here

One study says gender parity will be reached in 135 years. Faster, please?

By Hannah Orenstein

Astrology

Here's Every Zodiac Sign As A Tortured Poets Department Song

Are you more "Down Bad" or "So Long, London"?

By Hannah Orenstein

Astrology

3 Zodiac Signs Who Would Be Great On 'The Bachelor'

They’re hopeless romantics who don’t mind the spotlight.

By Hannah Orenstein

Astrology

The Most Astrologically Intense Day Of The Year Is Here

Historically, it's brought global turmoil and creative breakthroughs.

By Hannah Orenstein

Love

Your Friends’ Dating Advice Doesn't Work. Enter: Matchmaker Maria.

Her signature tip has reportedly led to at least 2,500 engagements.

By Hannah Orenstein

Celebs

Tyler Cameron’s Ex Once Showed Up In Lingerie At The Worst Time

He also explains how he once wound up dating twin sisters.

By Hannah Orenstein

Survey Says...

What Does It Mean To Be A Wife?

Bustle surveyed 267 women about how marriage changed their lives.

By Hannah Orenstein

Chill Chat

Tayshia Adams Has A Trick For Making Morning Workouts Easier

The former Bachelorette lays out her self-care routines.

By Hannah Orenstein