As someone who suffers from anxiety, few phrases infuriate me more than ‘try not to think about it’. I particularly loathe being told this when confiding in someone. My mind can be a cesspool of stress and worry as I replay countless ‘what if’ scenarios in my head. Each day […]
As the kids would say, we did not have actress, singer, and entrepreneur Selena Gomez collabing with Our Place on our 2022 bingo cards — but we accept it with open arms. Some recognise her as a Disney legend and star of Wizards Of Waverly Place, others know her as […]
Queerness is inherently tied to fashion and appearances — but it’s not one-size-fits-all; queerness, just like personal style, is uniquely dependent on the individual. It might seem like there is a ‘right’ way to look queer, a certain outfit or haircut that will signal your LGBTQIA+ status to the world, […]
The concept of a capsule wardrobe — a closet made up of a versatile collection of clothing basics like black T-shirts, white button-downs, and little black dresses — is nothing new in fashion. But this year, a new wardrobe essential is leading the pack and, in the process, turning from […]
On May 11, as expected, the Democrats’ last-ditch effort to protect abortion rights failed to pass in the U.S. Senate. But — echoing the likely doomed future of Roe v. Wade — just because it was expected didn’t make it any less devastating to folks who support a pregnant person’s right to choose […]
‘Tis the year of the big blow out wedding, and not only are our diaries feeling it, our wallets are too. The search for a wedding guest outfit can be mega fun, but also a stressful and expensive experience – especially with the sheer amount of weddings happening this year. […]
When it comes to the world of skincare, products derived from certain cultures seem to have a specific chokehold on beauty enthusiasts. French beauty products come to mind, of course, with the low-fuss routines that perhaps involve micellar water, a concentrated oil, and a hydrating moisturiser. Then there’s the more […]
When we hear something offensive or discriminatory in person, we expect our friends to step in and stand up to this hatred. Well, what if we see something vile and offensive through our phones — and the only person in the room is us? Cue TikTok creator Drew Afualo, riding […]
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 who […]
Navigating relationships can be hard enough with everything else on our plates, but when you throw money into the mix, tension can build, conflict can ensue, and breakups can eventuate. It’s not the most fun subject to gab about, but in both our romantic and platonic relationships, money matters. How […]
