Monica Heisey, The Guardian

Monica Heisey

The Guardian

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Past:
  • The Guardian
  • The New York Times
  • VICE
  • The Hairpin
  • National Post
  • Gawker

Past articles by Monica:

A joyless trudge? No, thanks: why I am utterly sick of ‘going for a walk’

As a Canadian living in the UK, there’s one thing I still don’t get about the British: what’s so great about trudging through a muddy field to nowhere? → Read More

Dear Harry and Meghan, Some Friendly Canadian Advice

For one thing, stick with Drake. → Read More

I Can’t Even Trust Myself Anymore

I buy padded headbands I don’t need. I cancel plans I want to go to. I act like a better person than I am. The algorithms have broken my brain. → Read More

'I was an ex-wife. Time to become a hot ex-wife': how I found myself at Spin class

At my first class I felt like a walking ‘before’ picture, surrounded by ‘afters’. Then the instructor turned the lights off, and I became a convert → Read More

Ed Sheeran? Incest? Ice dragons? How Game of Thrones might end

As the show concludes, there are multiple directions its final chapter could take. None of which are listed below → Read More

Big, Blahniks and book stacks: imagining Carrie Bradshaw's Instagram

Sex and the City’s shoe-loving star returned to TV in a beer commercial. But what would a 2019 Carrie’s socials look like? → Read More

So, You’ve Wandered Into a Too-Expensive Store

The important thing is not to panic. → Read More

Frasier, Absolutely Fabulous and Joey: the dos and don’ts of TV spin offs

As The Good Wife and 24 keep to the maxim of ‘old characters, new show’, we run through the rules in a reimagined TV universe → Read More

Ten Cute Ways to Distract People From the Fact That Your Life Is Falling Apart

Hide your credit card debt in soups and succulents. → Read More

Getting a Job, a Short Story by Your Parents

An excerpt from longtime VICE contributor and Broadly editor-at-large Monica Heisey's new book, 'I Can't Believe It's Not Better.' → Read More

Sex Hacks for People Who Can't Get Enough of Life Hacks

If you like crafting with toilet rolls, you'll love these 13 surefire ways to efficiently maximize intercourse with your sexual partner. → Read More

We Talked to the Scientist Who Just Discovered the Perfect Penis

Dr. Nicole Prause is the head of the research team that used 3D printed phalluses to find women's ideal penis size. We spoke to her about her findings and her plans for the future. → Read More

We Talked to the Scientist Who Just Discovered the Perfect Penis

Dr. Nicole Prause is the head of the research team that used 3D printed phalluses to find women's ideal penis size. We spoke to her about her findings and her plans for the future. → Read More

The Freelance Diet and Exercise Program

An excerpt from Monica Heisey's new book, "I Can't Believe It's Not Better." → Read More

Looks For The Very End Of Summer

"I know these sunglasses are too small for my face and I'm okay with it." → Read More

A Factual and Emotional History of the Burrito

I ate my first burrito after my first boyfriend broke up with me. This is our story. (Me and the burrito.) → Read More

I Have No Idea How to Get Dressed for Work

Looking professional is a job in itself. → Read More

Amy Schumer: comedy's viral queen

From photobombing weddings to attacking sexism, everything she touches turns to gold – but not all her comedy is as surefooted as her celebrated sketches → Read More

Nude beaches in America: a guide for career nudists and amateurs

Before you head out into the surf with nothing but a smile and SPF cream to protect you, there are a few things you should know → Read More

How To Kiss, How To Talk To Your Co-Workers, And How To Internet

A Lady explains it all. → Read More