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Sarah Fielding

PS Contributor

Sarah Fielding is an acclaimed journalist with seven years of experience covering mental health, social issues, and tech for publications such as PS, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Insider, and Engadget. She's also a cofounder of Empire Coven, a space highlighting trailblazing women across the United States. In her free time, she's normally reading — or brainstorming a new, less predictable hobby. Find her everywhere @sarahfielding_.

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Latest Posts From Sarah

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Feb 12, 2025

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Valerie Gill started taking Contrave, a prescription weight-loss medication, 11 months ago after experiencing weight-related health issues that she found uncontrollable with methods like diet and exercise.

How a Harris Girlfriend and a Trump Boyfriend Handled the Aftermath of the Election

Nov 14, 2024

How a Harris Girlfriend and a Trump Boyfriend Handled the Aftermath of the Election

Just over one week has passed since former president Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States.

Kamala Harris's Joyful Close to Her Campaign Charts a Path For Women Leaders

Nov 4, 2024

Kamala Harris's Joyful Close to Her Campaign Charts a Path For Women Leaders

Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States, and she's in the final days of a tense presidential campaign.

Research Says Gen Z Is Drinking Less. We Asked Teens If That's True.

May 23, 2024

Research Says Gen Z Is Drinking Less. We Asked Teens If That's True.

Any movie about teenagers or college students is practically guaranteed to have one trope: drinking, and lots of it.

Analysis: Yet Another Reminder That White Hollywood Heartthrobs Can Thrive Despite Scandal

Mar 14, 2023

Analysis: Yet Another Reminder That White Hollywood Heartthrobs Can Thrive Despite Scandal

Content warning: The following piece contains text descriptions of domestic violence.

5 Women Directors on Why Oscars Recognition Matters — Even If They Don't Want to Care

Mar 8, 2023

5 Women Directors on Why Oscars Recognition Matters — Even If They Don't Want to Care

Growing up, director Evelien Kong saw white people, animals, and even Coneheads in popular movies, but no Asian actors.

The Sad Truth About Social Media and Toxic Diet Culture

Feb 4, 2023

The Sad Truth About Social Media and Toxic Diet Culture

It's 2023. The era of widespread weight-loss promotions is supposedly out, and promoting body positivity and loving yourself is in.

The Future of Abortion Access Is Coming to Your Mailbox

Jan 19, 2023

The Future of Abortion Access Is Coming to Your Mailbox

This article is part of POPSUGAR's project Roe, 50 Years Later, a collection of stories marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Did AI Portraits Change How You See Yourself? You're Not Alone

Dec 21, 2022

Did AI Portraits Change How You See Yourself? You're Not Alone

There's a line in Baz Luhrmann's spoken-word song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" in which he advises, "Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly."