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Ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on Saturday 6th February, we consider how deeply rooted the practice has been in Guinean culture for centuries – and meet the southeastern village proudly taking a stand against it. Plan International / Johanna de Tessières At least 200 million girls […]
Because Dr Stuart Farrimond knows exactly what he’s talking about when it comes to maintaining a healthy body and mind (Getty Images) The diet and weight loss industry is full of headspinning myths and red flags. The number of times I’ve heard of people being advised wrongly or following crazy […]
As we mark World Cancer Day on February 4, I’m paying tribute to my mum and the diagnosis that affected my relationship with her in an unimaginable way… As the doors to the cancer ward swing open, the smell floods my nose, brazenly taunting me, a reminder of where I am. […]
Last month (or was it? January felt like it was 3,067 days long), I wrote all about how this lockdown has stolen my fashion mojo, locking me in a Groundhog Day of joggers and knitted sets. But no more, because there is a lot of spring newness launching right now, […]
Actress Evan Rachel Wood has alleged that her ex-fiancée Marilyn Manson abused her while they were in a relationship. Wood has publicly talked about being a survivor of domestic violence since 2016, and even testified before Congress in 2018 about her experience in order to advocate for a bill that […]
Perhaps the most commonly referenced perk of being a beauty editor is that we get to try many exclusive, lusted after products. In particular, I go wild for getting my hands on skincare newness. I’m not alone. The allure of trying the latest formula or buzzy ingredient is widespread, as […]
I probably think about Mercury retrograde more than the average person. That’s partially because I write about astrology for Refinery29. But I also just worry about the transit. I never want to be caught unawares. Weeks ahead of certain events — my birthday, a road trip, my big moving day — I’ll […]
Love it or loathe it, once February rolls around, romance is on the cards. The pandemic might have cancelled your plans for an overpriced meal for two but Valentine’s Day is still very much happening, which is making us dive into the pages of a romance. Whether you first felt […]
From skincare to makeup and everything in between, being a beauty editor means I’m lucky enough to have many different products land on my desk each month, and I have a good go at trying most of them. As you might expect, some aren’t particularly compatible with my skin (combination […]
Is life lived entirely online ruining your motivation? Here’s how to repair your toxic relationship with tech Over the past year, our relationships with technology have changed seismically. Where we once likely had a work computer separate to our personal one, and at least part of our working day was […]
