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Fulani Braids To The Silk Press — 6 Black Hairstyles Making A Comeback

Fulani Braids To The Silk Press — 6 Black Hairstyles Making A Comeback

The Y2K renaissance is in full swing and the 2000s influence has been making its presence known across the Black hair community. With over 483 million users searching the term ‘Y2K Black girl hairstyles’ on TikTok, styles like the weave with leave-out, Fulani and pick-n-drop braids are making their iconic […]

Is It Ever Okay For Straight Actors To Play Queer Roles?

Is It Ever Okay For Straight Actors To Play Queer Roles?

There is a question that’s been asked to death in recent years, as Hollywood reckons with the representation and diversity problems that have long plagued the industry. Kristen Stewart was asked about it after the debut of the lesbian holiday rom-com Happiest Season. Filmmakers have been asked to weigh in. […]

I’m Tired Of Financially Supporting My Mum. Am I A Bad Daughter?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the economy really means for our finances. Here, personal finance expert Paco de Leon answers your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. These last two years have forced many of us to reprioritise […]

Why Teen TV Shows Are So Good At Dealing With Death

Content warning: This piece contains references to suicide and death. It all started with a tennis racket. Just minutes before making out with her hunky new Indian boyfriend, Never Have I Ever’s Devi Vishwakumar is confronted with one of the less sexy topics in life: death, specifically her father’s death. […]

I Thought I Found “The One” — I Was Wrong

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 […]

Heartbreak High Is Australia’s Answer To Sex Education

Heartbreak High Is Australia’s Answer To Sex Education

The trailer for Heartbreak High is finally here, setting the scene for the highly anticipated reboot of a show that became a household name in Australia in the 90’s. A first look at the eight-episode Netflix series introduces us to a new generation of teens at Hartley High as they […]

We Need To Talk About Chicken Shop Date

We Need To Talk About Chicken Shop Date

Over the past few years, I’ve seen criticism of Amelia Dimoldenberg and her hit show Chicken Shop Date fester under the surface like hot bubbling lava in a volcano slowly rising. With the recent appearances of top-billed celebrities on the show like Summer Walker, Burna Boy and Keke Palmer, that […]