Dear Bartenders: Please Stop Announcing That My Drink Has No Alcohol
Balance
Jan 15, 2026

Dear Bartenders: Please Stop Announcing That My Drink Has No Alcohol

I'd like to preface this by saying: I'm not a fussy restaurant customer.

Why I'm Secretly Looking Forward to Dry January
Health
Jan 7, 2026

Why I'm Secretly Looking Forward to Dry January

My last Dry January wasn't entirely voluntary.

Alcohol Used to Mask My Social Anxiety — Here's What I'm Learning Without It
Health
Jan 7, 2026

Alcohol Used to Mask My Social Anxiety — Here's What I'm Learning Without It

I have a weird relationship with alcohol.

I've Cut Back on Alcohol, but Don't Know If I'm Giving It Up — and That's OK
Balance
Jan 7, 2026

I've Cut Back on Alcohol, but Don't Know If I'm Giving It Up — and That's OK

I've never been a big new year's resolution person, and I feel like my slow and steady journey in cutting back on alcohol reflects the same sentiment.

I Gave Up Alcohol For My Gut — and Never Looked Back
Health
Jan 7, 2026

I Gave Up Alcohol For My Gut — and Never Looked Back

I was never a big drinker.

Here's What Sober Sauna Raves Are Really Like, According to Attendees
Health
Jan 7, 2026

Here's What Sober Sauna Raves Are Really Like, According to Attendees

New York's hottest club is a literal sauna.

"Dopamine Drinks" Are Replacing Alcohol — I Put the TikTok Trend to the Test
Nutrition
Jan 7, 2026

"Dopamine Drinks" Are Replacing Alcohol — I Put the TikTok Trend to the Test

A drink designed to make you feel happier?

These Expert-Approved Sobriety Apps Will Make Your Dry January Easier
Health
Jan 7, 2026

These Expert-Approved Sobriety Apps Will Make Your Dry January Easier

Even if you're not big on resolutions, the New Year has a way of bringing new goals to the forefront.

4 Surprising Benefits of Dry January, From Clearer Skin to Better Sleep
Fitness
Jan 7, 2026

4 Surprising Benefits of Dry January, From Clearer Skin to Better Sleep

Dry January has the potential to be your best resolution yet.

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life
Relationships
Jan 7, 2026

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life

It's been months since I decided to stop drinking alcohol, and it has completely changed my social life — but not at all in the way I thought it would.

Sober Dating May Help You Find Love More Easily — Here's What to Know
Love
Jan 7, 2026

Sober Dating May Help You Find Love More Easily — Here's What to Know

Sober dating (also known as dry dating) is the newest thing you've likely already seen mentioned on dating apps.