- 1. "Spermatorrhea" Was Once the Male Equivalent of “Hysteria” – And Its Cure Was Absolutely Shockin
- (Sex)
- ... of male self-pleasure and leakage of semen was thought to demonstrate a lack of self-control and, therefore, masculinity, resulting in the Victorian belief that masturbation was to blame for various physical ...
- Created on 12 December 2022
- 2. 10 Nostaligic '90s TV Episodes That Will Warm You Up Better Than a PSL
- (TV)
- ... they’ve inherited. The Victorian-style home sits on a small hill covered in fallen leaves, giving strong autumn vibes and instantly transports you to this witchy world. While exploring their new crib, ...
- Created on 28 September 2022
- 3. Over a Century Ago, Two Young Girls Pulled a Prank That Got Way Out of Hand—And Convinced The World that Fairies Really Exist
- (Arts)
- ... A Celtic revival in the late-19th century, along with the establishment of the Folklore Society in London in 1878, brought renewed attention to fairies. There were even Victorian painters who specialized ...
- Created on 16 December 2021
- 4. 10 Holiday Recipes to Make You the "Hostess with the Mostess" at Your Next Holiday Party ...
- (Eat Me)
- ... but it will undoubtedly be the highlight of your holiday party! 3. Victorian Mince Pies British mincemeat pies are a centuries-old traditional dish of the Christmas season. The only difference ...
- Created on 10 December 2021
- 5. 13 Celebs Who Understood The Assignment This Halloween
- (Entertainment)
- ... that give Morticia’s traditional Victorian style an edgy, modern twist. With bright red lips and a rose in hand, Cardi transformed Morticia into the hottest mom in our world and the underworld. Gomez Addams ...
- Created on 01 November 2021
- 6. UPDATE: This Jingle Dress Museum Exhibit Explores The History Of The Native Garment While Bringing Attention To The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Movement
- (Arts)
- Historic art forms and stories are on full display at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. A new addition to the museum is an exhibit on the Jingle Dress, a traditional Native garment typically worn during ...
- Created on 10 June 2021
- 7. Kara Walker Helped Define An Entire Generation Of Black Creators—Now, Her Artwork Is On Full Display For The First Time
- (Arts)
- ... a humble art form. “I searched for a form that had a historical effect and found the Victorian romance with all its detachment and cleanliness, a form which—flat as it is—also appears as if it were impossible ...
- Created on 26 May 2021
- 8. Rollerskating is Back! And Skate Queen Lola Star is Here to Share All Her Tips to Get You Started
- (Living)
- ... Rhode Island in 1866, and started marketing skating as a wholesome activity Victorian-era men and women could do together. The fad reached a peak in the 1940s during WWII when it served as an escape from ...
- Created on 05 May 2021
- 9. The Impossible Task of Keeping Up With The Kardashians' "Perfect" Beauty and Body Standard
- (Living)
- ... harmful and unrealistic beauty standards” (via People). Unrealistic beauty standards are nothing new: from the corsets of the Victorian era to the pancake powder, pin-curls, and beauty manuals of the ...
- Created on 13 April 2021
- 10. Hair Art: The Morbid Trend That Dominated the Victorian Era
- (Living)
- ... so the trend became a popular parlor craft among middle-class white women of the Victorian era. According to Artsy, strands of hair were braided into bracelets, molded into loops to create floral patterns, ...
- Created on 05 April 2021
- 11. 11 Winter Cottagecore Must-Haves That Are a Breath of Fresh Air
- (Style)
- ... $119, modcloth.com 7. Trees Design Arm Warmers, $30, fleecycloud.etsy.com 8. Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, $19.99, barnesandnoble.com 9. Moulin Roty ...
- Created on 17 December 2020
- 12. How One Woman Changed The Video Game World Forever
- (Entertainment)
- ... VICTORIAN HOUSE. STONE STEPS LEAD UP TO A WIDE PORCH. ————— ENTER COMMAND? Two simple sentences and a cursor, blinking like a heartbeat, awaiting your command. To most, it might read like the beginning ...
- Created on 09 October 2020
- 13. 10 Feminist Horror Flicks To Watch This Summer
- (Movies)
- ... on this list. Its style recalls 1960s pulp fiction novels and pays tribute to the Technicolor thrillers of the 1970s. Elaine, a beautiful young witch who fittingly lives in a Victorian-style home in Northern ...
- Created on 26 June 2020
- 14. What Florence Nightingale Can Still Teach Us 200 Years After
- (Feminism)
- ... the idea. They were a wealthy Victorian family, so Florence was to marry well. Thankfully, her aspirations extended beyond that and she became a nurse. After working for some time in London, she was put ...
- Created on 12 May 2020
- 15. Why Some Women Choose To Pay For Sex
- (Sex)
- In Australia, where sex work is (mostly) legal, women are paying to get laid and loving it For a sex researcher like me, Australia is a great place to conduct studies because sex work here is mostly ...
- Created on 17 April 2020
- 16. Author Rachel Vorona Cote On "Muchness," Femininity, And Her New Book: BUST Intervie
- (Books)
- When I read Too Much: How Victorian Constraints Still Bind Women Today, I knew I had to interview Rachel Vorona Cote. Cote outlines the book with personal anecdotes from throughout her life and analyzes ...
- Created on 27 February 2020
- 17. Decriminalizing Sex Work is Dividing America's Largest Feminist Group, NO
- (Sex)
- An issue regarding decriminalizing sex work has divided members of the National Organization for Women. Toni Van Pelt, the president of NOW, reignited the long-debated issue after testifying in front ...
- Created on 11 February 2020
- 18. ‘The Lodge’ Leaves the Audience in Frozen Fear
- (Movies)
- ... back to haunt Riley Keough? (4/5) Header image courtesy of NEON More from BUST “The Turning” Is A Let Down In ’90S Grunge Retelling Of Victorian Classic In "The Assistant," The Horror Is ...
- Created on 10 February 2020
- 19. 4 Must-See Films About Women From Sundance That Are Sure To Make An Impact
- (Movies)
- Attending the Sundance Film Festival is a great way to check out what’s going to be relevant for the coming year. This trip I watched twelve films in four days. Sounds like a lot, but with 118 feature ...
- Created on 04 February 2020
- 20. "Gretel and Hansel" Star Sophia Lillis Talks Hollywood, Feminism, And Playing Kickass Characters: BUST Interview ...
- (Movies)
- ... and a new, interesting industry. Top photo via Patrick Redmond / Orion Pictures More from BUST “The Turning” is a Let Down in ’90s Grunge Retelling of Victorian Classic The Long-Lasting Magic ...
- Created on 29 January 2020
