There are few things in the world as fun as totally letting go and dancing. It doesn’t matter if you’re the worst dancer, ever, or worthy of being Beyoncé’s backup, the truth is that dancing is fun and freeing — especially with friends. Of course, dancing requires good music. You […]
Recently, my parents met my partner’s parents for the first time. We had a lovely day filled with delicious food, card games, and chatting, but when it came time to part ways, I suddenly got a bit anxious as I said goodbye to my parents. Why exactly? Well, in my […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Travel Diaries, a place where we find out the how, the why, and the where people are exploring now that the world is opening up again. In their answers to 29 questions, diarists will reveal their unique — and often a little offbeat — travel habits, stories, and […]
When a Body Shop advert for self-love hit screens this week, the response said a lot about the way society views women. The Body Shop’s masturbation advert has shocked people “Go and grab the most phallic object you can find!” yelled the Maid of Honour on my laptop screen. It […]
FYI, studies have found that being able to communicate your sexual preferences can lead to better sex. Knowing how to talk about your fetish can feel tricky at the best of times. When’s the right moment to bring it up? How much detail do you go into? And how do […]
Here’s the list of celebrities that’ll be putting their dancing shoes on for Strictly this year… The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line up is here Strictly Come Dancing fans: assemble. It’s one of the TV highlights of autumn/winter, and the good news is that the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line […]
As the contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to proliferate across the world, it’s natural to feel a pang of anxiety with every sneeze, cough, or tickle in your throat. The truth is, a lot of us have colds right now — after over a year of lockdowns, quarantine, and very […]
If you’ve ever perused the #vegan and #veganism tags on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen edited photos of beautiful meals, trendy restaurant recommendations, and memes designed to shame non-vegans for eating meat. Maybe you’ve heard the jokes about veganism, too, often rooted in stereotypes about how vegans look, act, […]
Living through a pandemic has changed us. Now, we’re more cautious of germs, washing our hands rigorously and monitoring any off-kilter symptoms like coughing or fever. Face masks and elbow bumps have become normalised. We’ll never look at a public water fountain the same way again. And many of us […]
Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. Whether skincare or makeup related, you can always count on TikTok‘s experts to provide a smart solution to a beauty problem. Last month, we learned how to take the […]
