Tag: love

The Sims Was Our Sexual Awakening — & It Still Is

Cast your mind back: You’re sitting in front of the shared family computer. It’s your allotted hour of ‘computer time’. You fire up The Sims. You buy a big heart-shaped vibrating bed for 4,500 Simoleons. And… cue the WooHoos. We’d pixelate our crushes and not just make them fall in […]

The ‘Oval Layer’ Haircut Is Going Viral For Making Hair Look Luxe

2022 served up more beautiful haircut trends than was humanly possible to try in 12 short months. We brought you the U-shape haircut (a rounded style, which makes hair appear fuller), the ‘Sachel‘ (a shag haircut meets ’90s layers, á la Rachel in Friends) and C-shape layers (hair which is […]

Everything You Need For Your First Ski Trip

Everything You Need For Your First Ski Trip

Ski season has landed! Whether you’re hitting Zermatt or Whistler Blackcomb, it doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll be looking to get kitted out so you can hit the slopes in style. Thankfully, it’s not as expensive as you might think. Everywhere from ASOS to Free People has […]

Mielle Hair Oil & The Case For Gatekeeping Black Hair Products

Mielle Hair Oil & The Case For Gatekeeping Black Hair Products

There was a noticeable gap in the Black hair care aisle at my local drugstore over the weekend. Mielle Organic’s now TikTok viral rosemary mint scalp and hair-strengthening oil was sold out. Elsewhere on Amazon, sellers have ramped up the price from £9.99 to £29 for a single bottle, with […]

Your 2023 Love & Sex Horoscope Is Here & It’s All About To Change

Your 2023 Love & Sex Horoscope Is Here & It’s All About To Change

In astrology, “transforming relationships” was a major theme in 2022 and this trend will continue as we enter 2023. Since January 2022, the Lunar South Node of Destiny has been in Scorpio, guiding us to end toxic or unhealthy relationships. For the first half of 2023, we will continue this […]

Body Positive Content Can Be A ‘Micro-Intervention’ For Self-Esteem, New Study Finds

Body Positive Content Can Be A ‘Micro-Intervention’ For Self-Esteem, New Study Finds

A new study has found that content on social media about body positivity and body neutrality has the ability to improve body image in young women. Conducted by UNSW Sydney, the research labels the viewing of diverse bodies online as an effective “micro-intervention” to prevent or limit the adverse impacts […]

It’s Official: Wednesday Is Definitely Coming Back For Season 2

The wait is over: Netflix has finally commissioned a second season of Wednesday. Given that the supernatural series became the streamer’s second most watched English-language show after debuting in December, this is truly no surprise. But, Netflix has made it official with a teaser video promising that “more torture is […]

The Industries Where Most People Are Looking For A New Job

January is a time for taking stock and thinking about your goals for the year ahead. If you were feeling frustrated at work before the festive break, now could be the time to do something about it. But, because some industries have more active job seekers than others, competition for […]

I’m Black, Trans & I Refuse To Defend My Plans for Parenthood

I’m Black, Trans & I Refuse To Defend My Plans for Parenthood

Three years ago, I decided the time had come to prepare for having kids. Like most people who were unknowingly existing on the brink of a global pandemic, I thought I was entering into a new year in which anything was possible. However, a child-laden future felt both invigorating and […]