I Had A Stroke At 20 Because Of The Pill

It’s time we all had a frank conversation about hormonal contraception. At present, around 3 million women in England are taking the combined contraceptive pill – that’s twice the population of Manhattan. Worldwide, the number surpasses 100 million. For the vast majority, it does what it says on the tin, […]

I Had Passive Suicidal Ideation. Here’s What Everyone Should Know

I Had Passive Suicidal Ideation. Here’s What Everyone Should Know

Life has hardly been easy lately. COVID-19 has catapulted even the mentally healthiest among us into fear or anxiety, and some warn that a global mental health crisis is looming. I consider it a gift, then, that it’s been a long time since I thought about not wanting to live. […]

The Greatest Black Love Stories Of All Time

There’s something particularly special about seeing black love on screen. Granted, a significant part of that is because we don’t see it happen anywhere near as frequently as we should. Narratives around the black experience often zoom in on the pain and hardships of our community’s past rather than the […]

‘Holiday Vibes’ Is The Carefree Beauty Trend We’ve Been Craving

‘Holiday Vibes’ Is The Carefree Beauty Trend We’ve Been Craving

Many of us have still not managed to get away on that post-pandemic holiday we’ve been craving. But that doesn’t mean we can’t wistfully daydream of OOO emails and late summer days on pristine beaches. With New York Fashion Week in full swing, there’s plenty of runway beauty worth mining […]

Why is organic beauty better for wildlife?

Why is organic beauty better for wildlife?

We all know that organic farming benefits nature – but that isn’t just the case for food. Here’s why we need to start thinking about organic beauty too… Image courtesy of Getty Images When you think about the ingredients in your favourite beauty products, it can be hard to believe […]

The best loungewear for those WFH days

The best loungewear for those WFH days

While life seems to finally be returning to normal (hurrah) with socialising aplenty and even office days, most of us are unlikely to return to work full time this year. So on those couple days when you’re WFH, it’s worth investing in the best loungewear. Opting for cosy tracksuits or […]