Brea Baker is a writer and organiser. In this op-ed, she shares her perspective on the history and current movement of Black feminist support for Palestine. Poet Aja Monet, singers Kehlani and Amerie, and activist Tamika Mallory are just some of the prominent Black women who have lent their talent […]
A huge cosmic shift takes place this week as Saturn, the Planet of Challenge, spends its first full week direct in the sign of Pisces, after being retrograde for over four months. All zodiac signs will notice the influence of this transit, and we’re likely to approach the world and […]
When it comes to body hair removal, we’ve done it all. From painful waxing and the (slightly) less painful sugaring of our bikini lines to the constant shaving of our underarms and legs, hair removal is a large part of many people’s wellness routines. Not that there’s anything wrong with […]
After nearly four and a half months, the planet of ambition and authority, Saturn, is finally ending its retrograde journey on the 4th November at 3:02 a.m. PT. Saturn retrograde began on 17th June in the mutable water sign of Pisces, allowing us to re-envision our goals. The end of […]
You don’t need to be an expert to know that the beauty industry has a serious problem with single-use plastics and recycling. Even if we each do our part to put every bottle, pot and jar in the correct bin every month, there’s no guarantee that these materials will get […]
Back in the summer, when I saw the photos of then Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales planting an inappropriate kiss on World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso’s lips, his eyes closed while he held her head in his hands, I was unsurprised. Hermoso, who scored the tournament-winning goal against England, […]
This year, autumn fashion trends are all about getting back to basics, with classic denim styles, ballet flats, and an earthy, neutral palette all in the mix. Yet, while popular styles may be calling for restraint and wearability, there’s still room to play, as temperatures continue dropping and our minds […]
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]
If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I do not like being told what to do. In fact, I have a tendency to take the entirely opposite route. I have never read an instruction manual, for example, and that’s why all of my furniture is […]
I started the year 2023 off by having sex with my girlfriend and their girlfriend while an episode of Taskmaster played in the background. We started the evening in a tangle of limbs on the sofa, watching videos from one of my favourite trans porn performers. I was very turned […]
