My ex-boyfriend and I broke up in August 2014, just before my third year of university and just after his graduation. If I hadn’t been the one to do it, he undoubtedly would have. Our relationship had once been built on whispered midnight intimacies, interlaced hands that fit like the […]
Advice from an expert. Barre and yoga studio in Barcelona. Group of people at a barre workout class. If you’ve read up on the ballet-inspired workout, you’ll know that there are many physical benefits of Barre, as well as mental health perks, too. Around since the 1950s, it’s a workout […]
This article contains spoilers for the Killing Eve finale. Throughout its rising and dwindling fanbase over the years, one thing is for sure: Killing Eve ushered in a new kind of violent, bold and unapologetic portrayal of female sexuality. From the get-go, Villanelle was the kind of lesbian representation I […]
Unbothered’s Birth Rights acknowledges inspiring mothers and showcases the beautiful diversity and depth of Black parenthood. As Black birthing people continue to reconsider what motherhood looks like, we are spotlighting Black maternity, reproductive health, and exploring cultural conversations on re-parenting ourselves and the next generation. “You know what the problem […]
“Psychologists agree that an ultimatum is not a good way to get somebody else to do what you want,” Nick Lachey tells the contestants in episode one of Netflix’s new show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. Brilliant. Great start. The concept of this new ‘social experiment’ has seen the […]
As we grow up, one of the things we realise is that our love lives aren’t going to play out exactly like they do in some of the terrible rom-coms we were raised watching. But one of the more confronting truths is when we realise that the same goes for […]
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Learn all about why the Wim Hof method could be worth introducing into your day-to-day. Feeling low on energy, constantly tired or just a little down, generally? You’ll likely have heard certain enthusiasts raving about cold water by now. It may sound a little out there, but with search for […]
Asking for a pay rise can feel like a necessary evil. Many of us feel like we deserve one, but few of us actually want to put the request in. Now, a new YouGov poll has revealed a substantial gender gap when it comes to asking for and receiving a […]
The first bank holiday of the year is coming up and it’s a double treat. From Friday 15th April to Monday 18th, we have four whole days off work. This makes it an ideal time for a last-minute staycation, so it’s helpful that Airbnb has released a list of its […]
