I Dare You to Steal That Shot Glass

And maybe track your cortisol while you do it?

Today's newsletter was written and curated by Popsugar editor Emma Glassman-Hughes. Why Am I Obsessed With Stealing Small, Random Items When I'm Out? A mini Tabasco bottle hates to see Taylor Andrews coming. My colleague is an otherwise stand-up citizen: she pays her taxes, dotes on her dogs, and is an all-around nice person. But when she's on the town, having a bite to eat or out at a bar with a friend, it's like she's possessed by a demon — a stealth demon, on the hunt for any little knickknack she can get her claws on. (Or, more accurately, fit in her purse.) Taylor's not the only one who finds herself helpless in the face of a tiny salt shaker or a novelty shot glass. Turns out these thieving proclivities are more universal than she realized; we all crave some low-stakes risks in life, and nabbing a pen or a coaster off the bar gets us our dopamine fix without too many consequences. Unless you're stealing from a mom-and-pop. That's just embarrassing. Read More I Tried It: Cortisol-Hacking In today's featured column, Popsugar's Mercey Livingston tests her cortisol from the comfort of her home. I Tested My Cortisol Levels All Day in Real Time — Here's What I Learned Cortisol, aka the stress hormone, can play an important role in blood pressure regulation, body temperature, inflammation, and so much more, according to Akua Ampadu, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician and advisory board member for PS's Condition Center.  After learning how important cortisol is for a variety of health reasons, I decided to track my cortisol throughout the day. I knew from testing with my doc that my cortisol level had previously been off, and I was curious to see where it would fall now. The results? Well, let's just say that I've already started to tweak my habits thanks to the surprising results. — Mercey Livingston Read More PS . . . Before you go, here are a few more stories from PS and beyond that you might enjoy.  Taylor Townsend, the best women's doubles player in the world right now, has never apologized for being great. (Even after a US Open opponent last week accused her of having "no education, no class.") The cold sore stigma is strong on "Love Island." Taco Bell's AI drive-thru does not pass the vibe check. For the W See how we're celebrating the achievements of women's sports stars, on and off the field. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.