Today, I counted 52 freckles on my face. Four more than last time. As someone who has taken more than a few selfies in my lifetime, I have spent more time closely inspecting my face than is perhaps considered healthy. But, this time I have a good reason. Similarly to […]
Yesterday during my 36-week pregnancy appointment, my doctor started to perform the standard late-pregnancy cervical exam, but she couldn’t finish it because I began to scream from the unbearable pain of the speculum, and then her fingers, inside me. “I guess you’re not a good candidate for vaginal birth after […]
Ch-ch-changes are in the air. You can expect the unexpected for your personal horoscope in August. Shake-ups, breakups, breakdowns, and the unforeseen are coming our way at the beginning of the month, making the majority of the days of August a time to catch up to the big reveals. August […]
Most of us grow up with a rather romantic idea of what sex is like. The reality of it, though? Not always so pretty. And as we embark on the world of modern dating in a post-lockdown world, we’re bound to encounter some awkward and very unsexy sex. But hey, […]
After what feels like an eternity spent indoors, your home is probably aching for a complete refresh. Shifting the vibe from ‘stuck inside to save lives’ to ‘this is my cosy nest that I’m choosing to spend more time in’ feels pertinent, given many of us are emerging from the […]
It’s British Summer Time and due to climate change a record temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius has just been recorded in the seventh circle of hell (sorry, I mean Heathrow airport in London), the cost of essentials is rising and there’s not much to get excited about unless you are […]
TikTok fashion creator Angelica Hicks has a long list of unusual materials in her arsenal: tape, bin bags, metallic wrappers, foil, and sweets. On the app, where her profile, @angelicahacks, has amassed over 48,000 followers and grown over 4 million likes, the New York-based illustrator recreates looks from designer runways, […]
Jupiter, computer artwork. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of all the planets in our solar system — how could you not love Venus? — but there’s something about Jupiter. Astrologer Leslie Hale says that the planet bestows abundance and material success, luck and good fortune, joy and positivity […]
Content warning: This piece contains references to sexual assault and harassment. Turns out in the world of fantasy television, there are some real-world experiences that are still impossible to escape. One of them is sexual assault. Last week, House Of The Dragon showrunner Miguel Sapochnik told The Hollywood Reporter that […]
new moon rising in the desert sky in White Sands National Monument If you’ve been looking for a sign of good fortune or just a nod from the universe that something worthwhile is on the horizon, then you’re in luck. On July 28, a positive new moon in Leo will […]
