Amanda Chatel
School
University Of New Hampshire
Expertise
Sexual Wellness & Relationships, Reproductive Rights, Mental Health
- Amanda has had the honor of interviewing some pretty heavy hitters, including sex education icons Dr. Ruth and Betty Dodson, world-renowned anthropologist and expert on the science of love Dr. Helen Fisher, as well as the owners and CEOs of feminist sexual wellness brands Dame, Le Wand, and Unbound.
- She was a sexual wellness and relationship journalist for Bustle for seven years and is a regular contributor to SELF, Shape, and Glamour.
- Through her work, Amanda has been an outspoken advocate for child-free women, and she has been interviewed by the NY Post, Time, Daily Mail, and Slate.
Experience
Amanda has been a professional writer for 13 years. Her work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, The Atlantic, Elle, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, and The New York Times, among others. In 2019, The League included her in their "15 Inspirational Feminists Every Single Person Should Follow on Twitter" list.
Education
Amanda has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in creative writing from the University of New Hampshire.
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Stories By Amanda Chatel
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Harvard medical student Nick Norwitz ate 24 eggs every day for a month - and not only lived to tell about it, but had some surprising results.
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An easy way to get your blood pressure moving in the right direction is to have a heart-healthy breakfast. We spoke to a doctor about what's a good choice.
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Plan B is taken after unprotected sex, but it does raise the question as to whether it's effective if taken before sex. We asked a doctor for clarification.
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A bloated stomach could be the result of eating too much, but it could also hint at a worse problem if you're a man. An expert shares some of the warning signs.
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Hitting that happy ending after sexual intercourse will definitely make you feel pleasant. But is there really evidence that orgasms could make you smarter?
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Michael Richards, the actor who gained international fame as Cosmo Kramer on the hit TV series "Seinfeld," recently revealed a shocking health secret.
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There's a sitting position that can actually help you poop faster and it may not be what you think it is. We asked an expert to explain why it works so well.
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The prostate plays a major role in the production of seminal fluid. Here's what's going on in the prostate right after you've had sex and have ejaculated.
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We hear a lot about cholesterol and for a good reason: It wreaks havoc on the heart. We spoke with a registered dietitian about three foods that can help.
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When we orgasm a lot of things happen to our body, but what does it mean if our ears ring after right after having sex? Here's what the experts say.