To mark Volunteers’ Week (June 1 -7), Fiona*, 34, who volunteers on the Live Chat Helpline service, talks candidly about the reality of helping women through traumatic times to safety (Photography: Julian Nieman) I started volunteering on the Live Chat service of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (NDAH) in January […]
Carolyne Bennett was a single mum, knee deep in debt with no career in sight. Now a successful coach and speaker, she’s sharing how she turned her life around Carolyne Bennett (Photography: Beth Crockatt) Long before I discovered the law of attraction, there’s one word I’d use to describe my […]
Shop smart and help save our planet. If last year taught us anything, it’s to be kind. Not just to ourselves or each other, but to our planet, too. Sadly, shopping sustainably can feel like a minefield at the best of times. How do you avoid greenwashing? And identify brands […]
Meet Lydia Kimmerling AKA the Happiness Explorer… What if, with the easing of restrictions, you could use this as an opportunity to reset your thinking, to become your happiest self and take control of your life? It’s not only possible, but it’s also the perfect time and my how-to-be-happy tips […]
Getty Images The Cambridges are undoubtedly the most talked-about family in the world, and with their roles elevated over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s hardly surprising that Prince William and Kate Middleton are making even more news. Whether it’s Prince William and Kate Middleton relocating to London, or the sweet family […]
In a country with as tight a grip on the Tudor monarchy’s narrative as Britain, it’s not surprising that after dozens of depictions of the 16th century royal family, we still can’t stop talking about them. And Anne Boleyn is no exception. The latest telling of the story of […]
Rub your hand over your upper arms or legs. Do you notice tiny rough bumps? They can feel like little goosebumps except they’re always there, even when you’re totally zen. These could be the result of clogged hair follicles and dry skin. Rough and bumpy skin can come up in […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. Have your own Fertility Diary to share? Contact us, here. History: I’m a pansexual woman, and I’ve known from a young age that I wanted kids. As an only child, the idea of […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. This year has forced many […]
After a long and arduous wait, indoor activities are finally back on the cards. Whether you’re craving a trip to the cinema or you’re desperate to eat dinner inside, the easing of restrictions has been welcomed by many – particularly fashion lovers, who can now put together an outfit without […]
