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The Word “Latinx” IS A Betrayal To Latinidad. That’s Exactly The Point.

The Word “Latinx” IS A Betrayal To Latinidad. That’s Exactly The Point.

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A Guide To Introducing Sex Toys Into Your Relationship

Studies have shown that there are many contributing factors to the orgasm gap between heterosexual males and females — relationship status, mental health, body image, sexual health etc. among them. However, one of the most significant contributing factors is that 81.6% of women can’t orgasm from sex alone. This is […]

What Emma Raducanu’s Rise Means To Me & British Asians Everywhere

What Emma Raducanu’s Rise Means To Me & British Asians Everywhere

It’s been a funny couple of years to be a British Asian. Something of a rollercoaster. Our new normal involves walking on eggshells to avoid being publicly lambasted for starting a global pandemic with our feral eating habits. At our lowest, we’ve feared for the lives of our peoples. So […]

So, How American Was The American Met Gala?

So, How American Was The American Met Gala?

I can’t be the only one who turned off last night’s Met Gala livestream still unsure of whether the looks worn on the red carpet were in keeping with its theme. The occasion was purportedly all about celebrating American fashion, and yet, countless attendees arrived draped in pieces from parts […]

Should We Be Applying Hyaluronic Acid To Our Hair?

Should We Be Applying Hyaluronic Acid To Our Hair?

You’ve likely heard of hyaluronic acid (HA), the miracle hydrating ingredient for those of us with skin on the drier side. But what if we could take those same hydrating benefits and apply them to our hair? According to TikTok, it’s worth a little experimentation. A recent viral video by […]

Mars Is In Libra, So Chill Out (For Now)

Mars Is In Libra, So Chill Out (For Now)

No matter how many years removed you are from school, the autumn always feels like a particularly studious season. And this year, Mars’ move from orderly Virgo into diplomatic, lawyerly Libra, where it will remain from 14th September to 30th October, will add to the quietly productive air of autumn. […]

Charli Howard: “My Confidence Changes Daily But I Learned To Stop Putting Importance On How I Look”

Charli Howard: “My Confidence Changes Daily But I Learned To Stop Putting Importance On How I Look”

For some, a lipstick is just a lipstick. For others, it’s a source of strength, creativity and expression. In our series Power Faces, we’ll explore the relationship between strong women and the makeup they choose to wear — or not. For this special edition in partnership with Colgate Max White […]

This Is What Navigating 2021 Looks Like For Black Women, According To The Hosts Of Go Off, Sis

This Is What Navigating 2021 Looks Like For Black Women, According To The Hosts Of Go Off, Sis

Go Off, Sis, the podcast from Refinery29’s Unbothered, is back for season five. And while we’re still in the panorama, the upside is this: Many of us are finally back to work and school — though to be clear, we’re not going back to business as usual. The opinionated hosts […]

The 2021 Met Gala Beauty Looks That Stole The Damn Show

The 2021 Met Gala Beauty Looks That Stole The Damn Show

Though guests got creative with the 2021 Met Gala mask mandate, the open-air red carpet arrivals were fair game for guests to showcase the boldest in beauty. Marking the event’s triumphant return, we’ve seen the star-studded lineup set themselves all over the spectrum. From Hailey Bieber‘s lived-in beach waves and […]

‘Peg The Patriarchy’: Activism Fashion Has Its Moment At The 2021 Met Gala

‘Peg The Patriarchy’: Activism Fashion Has Its Moment At The 2021 Met Gala

Bold statements and shock-and-awe looks are what the Met Gala is all about. But this year’s red carpet was stepped up a notch with a couple of powerful, political statements in the sea of gowns and suits. Cara Delevingne wore an industrial white vest with “Peg the Patriarchy” emblazoned across […]