Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

Forget “Icks,” Here Are Our Oddly Specific Turn-Ons

“Icks” are all over the internet. What turns us off — that inexplicable and sudden feeling of disgust and cringe — has taken up plenty of real estate on TikTok. If you search the word on the app, you’ll find lists and lists of things people say are unexpected dealbreakers […]

The #GenderEqualOlympics Are Historic — But The Games (Still) Aren’t Close To Fair

The #GenderEqualOlympics Are Historic — But The Games (Still) Aren’t Close To Fair

Medals aren’t the only thing that matters at Paris 2024. With Personal Best, we’re going beyond the scoreboards to champion the game changers and spark conversations about what it takes to make competitive sport truly fair play. Trigger Warning: This article references disordered eating. After a three-hour ride to a […]

“My Financial Situation Isn’t Great.” 5 Women Olympians On The Cost Of Competition

“My Financial Situation Isn’t Great.” 5 Women Olympians On The Cost Of Competition

Medals aren’t the only thing that matters at Paris 2024. With Personal Best, we’re going beyond the scoreboards to champion the game changers and spark conversations about what it takes to make competitive sport truly fair play. Every four years, thousands of athletes from across the globe come together to […]

PSA: These Beauty Editor-Rated SPFs Are 20% Off

PSA: These Beauty Editor-Rated SPFs Are 20% Off

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4 Women On Their “Mixed-Weight Relationship” – & How Problematic The Term Is

People are talking about “mixed weight relationships” — again. And yes, it’s still an odd and problematic term. Although people have been using the term for years to describe a relationship between a couple in which one person is larger than the other, it’s come to the fore in the […]

My Skin Always Looks Worse After A Facial — But Why?

My Skin Always Looks Worse After A Facial — But Why?

I have a confession to make: I hate facials. That’s a small problem considering it’s part and parcel of my job to try new treatments with all manner of hi-tech machines and buzzy ingredients. More often than not I turn them down with a flimsy excuse: “My dermatologist wouldn’t like […]

Kamala Harris Can Win. Stop Saying She’s “Unelectable.”

Kamala Harris Can Win. Stop Saying She’s “Unelectable.”

In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) that sent shockwaves through our timelines Sunday, President Biden ended his second presidential campaign citing that “it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as […]

Your Horoscope This Week: 21st To 27th July

Your Horoscope This Week: 21st To 27th July

Cosmic beings, we’ve just experienced the second full moon in Capricorn and our mission as the week begins is to integrate all the lessons we’ve learned since the Capricorn new moon took place at the start of the year. Chances are that many of the seeds of intention that you […]

It’s Leo Season! Shake Off That Inhibition & Step Into Your Power

It’s Leo Season! Shake Off That Inhibition & Step Into Your Power

The fearless and proud lion roars amid summer and the beginning of Leo Season. From 22nd July to 22nd August, the heat is on as our passions will rise to a feverish pitch during this fiery time of the year. It’s a moment when we’ll want to ignite the flame within […]