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How Gorpcore, A Subculture For Climbers, Has Become An Influential Aesthetic

Okay, real talk. The first time I heard the word “gorpcore,” I genuinely thought someone was mispronouncing something....

Ankita Tripathy Ankita Tripathy
29 Jun 2026 • 8-min read

Genderqueer And The Psychology Of Identity Search Surge

We live in a world of curated digital lives and shifting cultural norms. Because of this, a quiet...

Ankita Tripathy Ankita Tripathy
15 Jun 2026 • 10-min read

I Tried Explaining Gender Unicorn To My Boomer Father. Here’s What Happened!

The Sunday dinner table is usually a safe zone of predictable topics.  We talk about the fluctuating price of groceries,...

Ankita Tripathy Ankita Tripathy
12 Jun 2026 • 9-min read

The Ugly Jeans Of The 90s: Why Are JNCO Jeans So Expensive Now?

I recently found my sister staring at a Depop listing like she was analyzing a rare piece of...

Ankita Tripathy Ankita Tripathy
04 May 2026 • 10-min read

How Long Does It Really Take To Fall In Love? [The Truth About The Timeline]

I remember sitting across from a man on our third date, watching the way the candlelight hit his...

Ankita Tripathy Ankita Tripathy
21 Apr 2026 • 12-min read