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Prince Harry’s “Unconscious Bias” Comment Was Jarring — Here’s Why

It is considered the most sensational interview since Princess Diana’s Panorama bombshell 26 years ago. Last night, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s sit down with talk show host Oprah Winfrey set Twitter ablaze, sent group chats sparking and left Royal aides silenced. The primetime ITV interview revealed Harry and Meghan’s […]

We Have To Start Talking About Period Poo

We Have To Start Talking About Period Poo

Period poo is one of those things no one talks about much, but so many people experience. My anecdotal experience confirms it: Mention “period poo” to a group of people who menstruate and you’ll hear a variety of stories, complaints, jokes, and questions. But now, for the first time, science has […]

During Oprah’s Interview, Meghan Markle Shared The Moment She Realised Whiteness Wouldn’t Protect Her

During Oprah’s Interview, Meghan Markle Shared The Moment She Realised Whiteness Wouldn’t Protect Her

“Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special” – Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Oprah Winfrey. Featuring Oprah Winfrey as she sits down with Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be broadcast as a two-hour exclusive primetime […]

COVID Shaming Doesn’t Work — So Why Does It Feel Like It Does?

COVID Shaming Doesn’t Work — So Why Does It Feel Like It Does?

Last weekend, I was snowshoeing through a trail in Massachusetts, United States, with a small group of friends when one pulled out her phone. I started to mug, but before she could take a picture, someone else made a request: “Can we not post to social media, please?”  We were […]

Here’s How Refinery29 & Messenger Are Celebrating The Women Who Show Up For Us Every Day

Here’s How Refinery29 & Messenger Are Celebrating The Women Who Show Up For Us Every Day

At Refinery29, we spend every day of the year giving props to and uplifting the voices of women and underrepresented people. It’s in our DNA. This year, in addition to the stories we’re already telling for Women’s History Month, we had a special opportunity to collaborate with the folks at […]