First, Mercury retrograde came for our relationships. Then, the new moon in Libra asked us to find balance in our partnerships. And now, on October 7, another astrological transit is here to change up our love lives. Venus, the Planet of Love and Affection, is moving on from intense, brooding […]
This week on TikTok, university student Lauren Zarras posted a video surprising her long-distance boyfriend. The seemingly innocuous video she thought she’d posted has now been viewed over 57 million times, spawned a #couchguy hashtag with another half a billion views, and has hundreds of thousands of strangers speculating about […]
Growing up, I constantly sought approval from my Mexican parents, even when making the tiniest decisions, like dyeing my hair. I was terrified of disappointing them after everything they sacrificed for their family. So I waited until I was 22 and studying in Mexico City to finally get blonde highlights, […]
Fairytales — made up of distant lands, glittering ballgowns, and slain dragons — usually live in the folds of childhood picture books. But for Melbourne-based content creator AJ Clementine, fairytales have become part of daily life. The 25-year-old model and influencer has amassed 1.5 million TikTok followers and has since […]
You’ve likely been waiting patiently in the warmth, ready to start piling on layers. Now that the temperature has dipped down, it’s go time. Whether you’re digging your boots, jackets, sweaters, or turtlenecks out from the corners of your wardrobe, the creative potential for autumn outfits is all about taking […]
A few years ago, my dentist tried to convince me to get Invisalign, along with a little bit of hardware as part of the full treatment. Braces? At 38? This was the final straw. At this point, I had recently come out from a straight marriage and was dating women […]
Tropical sunset in the Andaman sea. Phuket island. Thailand In the mood for a change? Luckily, the planets are on your side. This month’s new moon in Libra is rising on October 6, and it might just be the perfect opportunity for a fall reset, so buckle up. Every new […]
At this point, if you haven’t watched Squid Game, chances are you’ve had it recommended to you countless times. The Korean drama is quickly becoming one of the most watched foreign language productions of all time and is currently the top show on Netflix in 90 countries. Netflix CEO Ted […]
You’re semi-supine, on hour three of mindless TikTok scrolling. Doja Cat is there, followed by some actual cats, and suddenly a creator called Mystique Awakening is violently plucking at the screen with rapid hand movements, her manicured nails scratching your brain in that impossible-to-reach place. You didn’t ask for it […]
I can’t remember a time I wasn’t interested in sex. As a child, I felt a sort of morbid curiosity towards it and I recognised it as the ‘ultimate sin’. The thing that would get me a ticket straight to hell. As time passed, my curiosity shifted. I was no […]
