Joanna Sommer

Joanna Sommer is an editorial assistant at InsideHook. She graduated from James Madison University, where she studied journalism and media arts, and she attended the Columbia Publishing Course upon graduating in 2022. Joanna joined the InsideHook team as an editorial fellow in 2023 and covers a range of things from the likes of drinks, food, entertainment, internet culture, style, wellness — you name it. You can usually find her drinking an Aperol Spritz in Jersey or NYC. Send her an email, follow her socials — she loves to chat.

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The Male Equivalent of Flowers, According to TikTok? Banana Bread.

A recent viral TikTok is exploring another option for a popular debate

The “Performative Male” Is the Latest TikTok Archetype

Catch him carrying a tote bag, record shopping and sipping a matcha latte

Will Men Finally Stop Hating Taylor Swift After Her “New Heights” Appearance?

During her podcast debut, she proved she’s fallen in love with football — and doesn’t care about the scrutiny

Inside the Forums for Humans and Their AI “Soulmates”

On Reddit, humans and their AI companions are turning to community

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Now Generating Deepfake Nudes of Celebrities

Grok Imagine, Musk’s newest generative AI product, can convert text-prompted images into “spicy” videos

AI-Generated Books on Amazon Are Hurting Authors and the Publishing Industry

Don’t buy AI copies of already-written books on Amazon

Could the Dating Safety App Tea Still Work?

Tea allows women, and only women, to anonymously post reviews of men they’ve gone on dates with

Why Isn’t Gen Z Having Sex?

According to a new study, Gen Z has little interest in dating, having sex or having children, and they’re using AI to forge relationships

What Is the “Gen Z Stare”?

Have you ever been given a blank stare by a younger colleague? You’re not alone.

Why Did Everyone Get So Obsessed With “Love Island”?

The reality dating show’s seventh American season broke streaming records, received hundreds of millions of views on social media and captivated audiences of all genders and ages

So Your Partner Says She Wants “Princess Treatment”?

Is opening the car door “princess treatment”? What about a woman not speaking to anyone else while out with her husband? A viral TikTok is sparking heated discussions.

Review: We Tested Thermacell’s Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent

It’s portable, easy to use and starts working fast

Women Are Coping With Men in This New TikTok Trend

Using audio from Lorde’s new song “Man Of The Year,” women are sharing stories of diabolic things men have done to them

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Dull Man

Gather 'round, men with nerdy hobbies and unstereotypical interests. Society’s “dull” is the new “incredibly attractive.”

Why Do Men Want to Participate in Extreme Sex Stunts Like Bonnie Blue’s?

While the OnlyFans creator has received plenty of criticism for her sex stunts, there’s a demographic that’s essential to her fame that deserves more of it

TikTok Shop Wants to Be Your New Favorite Bookstore

The app has become a major force in the publishing industry. As evidenced by its recent #BookRecs campaign, it wants to be a major bookseller, too.