Another week of June and another week between eclipses, we begin with Mercury’s renewed efforts under the stars of Gemini, this time without the burden of Saturn in the mix. Things move forward, however slowly, and they change in their own time. The full moon in Sagittarius perfects on the […]
For every fun dance challenge on TikTok, a far more sinister trend goes viral. In this case, it’s body checking. Body checking is the act of taking mental notes of one’s body shape or weight. Offline, it can manifest as constant mirror checking, frequent weighing on the scales and hyperfixation […]
When a woman makes a major hair change, there’s often an assumption that something’s wrong. She’s gone through a breakup or a loss or a tragic event and her new hairstyle signifies a deliberate identity change. Two weeks ago, when I chopped my shoulder-length curls into a buzz cut, my […]
Growing up in the 2010s, long before lace front wigs ruled the Black hair world, a sew-in weave — hair extensions perfectly melded to your hair — was the height of maturity and forward-thinking style. Popularised by R&B stars of the noughties like Jamelia, Ciara and Rihanna and installed by […]
Before it became a chaotic and uncontrollable CW mainstay, Pretty Little Liars was a young adult series that took up an entire shelf at the nearest Barnes & Noble. When I was in sixth grade, I would go to the bookstore with my mom, and while she hunted down bestsellers for […]
For years we’ve been told that yellow isn’t a flattering colour to wear but I beg to differ. Last summer, when I wore a bright yellow dress on one of the hottest days of the year, I received countless compliments from other melanin queens who said my skin was “popping”. […]
From the 1940s to the 1960s, Myrta Silva was one of the most famous Puerto Rican singers and songwriters, known internationally as the Queen of Guaracha. She was also maybe, possibly, very likely queer. While rumours that Silva was lesbian flew, they have never been confirmed nor denied. Still, more […]
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Thanks for reading Can We Talk?, a sex and relationships column that aims to tackle the burning questions about sex, dating, relationships, and breakups that you’re too afraid to ask your partner — or maybe even your besties. Last time, relationship therapist Moraya Seeger DeGeare, LMFT, helped a reader dealing […]
Please note that this information is general in nature and shouldn’t be construed as financial advice. The phrase ‘living beyond your means’ is thrown around a lot. And while we know it refers to over-indulging, it’s not always clear what that actually means. Officially, it’s defined as spending more money […]
