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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

A cultural intelligence think tank thinking about hard things: our relationships with media, institutions, and each other. Explaining the emergent and advising orgs on what’s next, ZINE publishes original research read…

Likely audience: Relationship experts and therapists

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A feminist podcast critiquing heterosexual love, sex, politics, and culture.

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From recent posts: Pleasure-Seeking publishes essays, interviews, and event announcements focusing on desire, queer culture, nightlife, and the intersection of art and activism. The publication targets readers interested in contemporary…

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

I read philosophy and literature, then write essays about it for you. For readers who want to ponder what it is to live a good and meaningful life: challenging over comforting, hope and triumph over depression and…

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Substacklast post Jul 28, 2026

From recent posts: Love Me Like a Robot publishes data-driven articles and Q&As focused on dating app optimization, relationship psychology, and self-presentation strategies. The publication targets readers seeking practical advice on…

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Creative culture, design oddities & internet ephemera.

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Big Feelings publishes weekly personal essays focused on mental health, relationships, and family caregiving, featuring intimate accounts of illness, dating app experiences, and grief. The publication targets readers…

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From recent posts: Oblique Forecasting publishes weekly essays analyzing cultural shifts in dating, AI ethics, and consumer behavior. The publication targets readers interested in social trends, digital minimalism, and the future of…

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Substacklast post Jul 28, 2026

Sick of everyone tiptoeing around the truth just to keep the peace? Welcome to Past the Comfort Zone.

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Your weekly breakdown of all things Gen Z, curated by the young minds at Thred Media.

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Softer, worser, slower, weaker

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Dating and relationship advice with your whole life factored in, for anyone who's tired of the one-size-fits-all rules.

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Our culture chrysalis, critique hub, girl's room, word vomit receptacle. Welcome xx

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

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Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026

Real stories about couples who took a risk. Written and read by Tembe Denton-Hurst, Nicola Dinan, Curtis Garner, Raven Smith, and Rufi Thorpe. Listen to the free audiobook on Spotify and Substack.

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