The idea of having sex with someone for the first time without a bit of Dutch courage can be daunting for some. But when drinking is a huge part of British culture, it can be difficult to avoid. Pre-pandemic, dates consisted of cocktails and trips to the pub, and chances […]
With a new year and new lockdown upon us, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of making a resolution or two. Whether that’s trying Veganuary, promising to give up alcohol or starting a fitness challenge, resolutions require commitment. But sometimes putting pressure on yourself to commit […]
Surprise: Asteroids can go retrograde, just like the planets in our solar system. One called Vesta, for instance, will begin to track backwards in the sign of Virgo on 19th January, and it will continue its moonwalk until 20th April. And just like planetary retrogrades (looking at you, Mercury), asteroids’ […]
For a little over a week last July, I couldn’t feel my toes. It’s an odd thing, losing sensation in the very foundation of your body. Then there was the hum of stress radiating through my bones and the fatigue of too many sleepless nights in a row. Oh yeah, […]
From spring cleans and selling sprees to charity shop drop-offs and TikTok-inspired customisation, time and space away from wearing real clothes every day (2020 had our loungewear on heavy rotation) allowed us to look at our existing wardrobe with fresh eyes. One thing we’ve been unable to do thanks to […]
After a year that can be measured by the sheer volume of sweatpants acquired to work from home, there’s a glimmer of optimism on the horizon with vaccine rollouts now underway. But even as our most glamorous ensembles await their glorious day back in the sun, a return to some […]
US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and I have a few things in common. To start, we are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — the first (and finest) historically Black sorority. Thirty years may separate our entrance into this sisterhood (Harris joined in the Spring of 1986; and I […]
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: People wear face masks at The Mall in Central Park on December 20, 2020 in New York City. The coronavirus pandemic has caused long-term repercussions throughout the tourism and entertainment industries, including temporary and permanent closures of historic and iconic venues, costing the […]
“As soon as those first drops of blood trickled between my thighs, my world changed,” says Indian photographer Deepti Asthana, recalling the first time she got her period. This natural sign of approaching womanhood still holds a particular shame where she’s from and so it’s with these fateful words that […]
This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, read Stephanie Varden’s powerful story – from chemo to seemingly having the all-clear If you weren’t aware, this week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. The aim of the week is simple: to raise awareness and help both women and people with cervixes understand how to […]
