Barely a day goes by without another hostile article about trans people. These follow a tried-and-tested formula: the writer will be cis, the subject will be trans women in sport or bathrooms or prisons or domestic-violence refuges, and the framing will insinuate that trans people, and trans women especially, are […]
With shaking fingers, I zipped up my skin-tight dress and put on my black heels. It was my first time dressing up in months; my first time having someone to dress up for in months. After the total isolation of successive single lockdowns, I was about to break my fast. […]
Turns out Meghan Markle’s as partial to a Boots haul as we are. If, like us, you frequently find yourself Googling Meghan Markle’s make-up and hair, chances are you’re pretty well-versed in the Duchess’s go-to beauty products. From her favourite Laura Mercier primer, to her love of a good Charlotte Tilbury […]
That’s a lot – read up on the best ways to treat the common condition. Hands up if you’ve ever experienced a dry down-there? If you’re searching the Internet for vaginal dryness treatment, chances are, you might just have – but don’t worry, you’re far from alone. We spoke to […]
Because the pandemic put so many 2020 weddings on hold, 2021 has felt like a summer of nuptials – with some ceremonies more low-key than others. Vintage weddings and “earthy weddings” have been on trend according to Pinterest, while short wedding dresses are growing in popularity among non-traditional brides. Now […]
“The disabled and elderly are the most likely to die from this virus.” I closed my eyes and beat back the desire to scream-cry at the news before me. It was March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had reached America, and the pandemic of Ableist Media was in full swing. I […]
“Hotness” is a pretty subjective concept, but we all know some movies are a hell of a lot steamier than others. Grabbing the bull by the horn – pun most definitely intended – the website FandomSpot decided to find out which TV and movie scenes are the hottest ever. The […]
Trends in activewear have revolved around the ‘90s athleisure, off-duty Princess Diana aesthetic for some time now. But lately, a new kid on the block has been creeping into our feeds, teasing the return of glorious ‘80s Jane Fonda-esque workout ‘fits. Think thick tube socks, bold-hued leggings and, a particular […]
In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young women more insight into […]
With her novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People, author Sally Rooney has been hailed as one of the great chroniclers of millennial life. Now the Irish writer, 30, has shared an eminently sensible and empathetic view of what fame is really like in 2021. For her, it’s a system […]
