Katie Heaney
The Atlantic
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Past articles by Katie:
I Got Hypnotized Over Skype and It Actually Worked
Hypnosis can be easier than meditation for worriers who struggle to clear their minds. → Read More
It's Suddenly Cold Out. Am I Going to Get Sick?
As the thermometer drops, infection does become more likely—but it’s not because of the temperature. → Read More
Will Microwave Popcorn Ruin My Lungs?
The steam that fills your Orville Redenbacher’s bag? Don’t huff it. → Read More
Is it Possible to Be Scared to Death?
Any strong emotional state could do the trick. → Read More
What Does It Mean if My Eye Won't Stop Twitching?
Muscle spasms are a symptom for all kinds of serious disorders, but they’re more often just caused by stress and fatigue. → Read More
The L-Word, 2017: PILOT –
The L-Word is coming back, and this is how it starts. → Read More
Are Gel Manicures Going to Give Me Skin Cancer?
The procedure hardens nail polish using UV light—but not enough to do serious damage. → Read More
Is Fear of Flying Contagious?
Trapped in a metal tube in the sky, I might be spreading my anxiety to those around me. → Read More
S’mores Should Be Made With Chocolate Frosting –
I don’t get as worked up about dumb stuff as I did when I was younger, because who has the energy. I would have been SO mad about RompHims, like, three years ago. Now? You’re gonna need to try harder… → Read More
I’m In Love With Leah From ‘Stardew Valley’ –
Notes from my attempts to woo a video game character. → Read More
Where Does the Korean Fear of 'Fan Death' Come From?
Concerns about “fan death” in Korea are unfounded, but persist because of the power of belief. → Read More
Public Relations –
An excerpt from Katie Heaney and Arianna Rebolini’s new novel. → Read More
Is My Neti Pot Going to Kill Me?
Cases of brain-infecting amoebae underscore the importance of purifying water before you pour it into your sinuses. → Read More
Celesbians Bi-Weekly: The Girlfriend Tag –
Welcome to a bi-weekly column about the comings and goings of famous (and famous-ish) women who date other women. Should I have called it Ceeping up with the Celesbians? Haha. What’s going on this… → Read More
Why Is Nobody Watching “Schitt’s Creek” With Me? –
A few weeks ago, a Facebook friend of mine (yeah — I have Facebook friends) posted a request for TV show recommendations. I, too, was in need of TV show recommendations, am always in need of TV show… → Read More
Celesbians Bi-Weekly: Ellen’s Selling –
Welcome to a bi-weekly column about the comings and goings of famous (and famous-ish) women who date other women. Should I have called it Ceeping up with the Celesbians? Haha. Not much is new in… → Read More
Can Skinny Jeans Actually Cut Off Blood Flow?
Can pants be so tight that they cause blood clots, or back pain? → Read More
Celesbians Bi-Weekly: Poussey Is Married
Welcome back to the bi-weekly column about the comings and goings of famous (and famous-ish) women who date other women. Should I have called it Ceeping up with the Celesbians? Haha. Samira Wiley and… → Read More
Celesbians Bi-Weekly: The Greatest Skull On Earth
New hairstyles, new YA novels, and reading between the Instagrams → Read More
'The Real L Word' Is the Queer Adolescence I Never Had
Showtime’s canceled reality show gives me a sense of queer community that I don’t think I’ll ever experience in real life. → Read More