Month: October 2021

This Is How Many Working Mums Have Been Denied Flexible Working

Flexible working is very much the future, according to numerous studies, and especially vital for working mums seeking to balance career progression with childcare. However, according to an extensive new survey, only half of working mums who ask for flexible working are actually granted it by their employers. Of the […]

Netflix’s You Was Always Problematic, But Why Are We Still Watching In 2021?

Netflix’s You Was Always Problematic, But Why Are We Still Watching In 2021?

Warning: The following includes descriptions of stalking and violence against women which some readers may find upsetting. It’s hibernation season. The earlier it gets darker, the occasions for which we’d even consider putting on our shoes to leave the house are dropping exponentially. On the flip side, this also means […]

I’m 33 & Have ‘Unexplained Infertility,’ But I’m Still Trying To Get Pregnant

Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. History: My husband and I met when we were 19 years old and got married at 27. We started trying to conceive a few years later. But our journey had more twists and […]

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions

Making out is seriously underrated. After you start having sex with a new partner, your kissing time can get cut down in favour of other activities… but it doesn’t have to be that way. Making out for ages first can make sex feel even better and of course, it’s super-pleasurable […]

13 Fuzzy Pieces on Sale to Help You Achieve Peak Cozy

There’s really nothing better than wrapping yourself in 15 fluffy layers while you binge every single type of content on-demand streaming service can offer. And while we fully support canceled plans and staying in, you can easily take your snuggly, hygge lifestyle outside of your humble abode when … Continue […]

5 Essential Shoe Trends for Every Fall Mood

Boots are fall favorites — just like a cable-knit sweater or a leather jacket. The rest of the year, they’re tucked away in the depths of our closets, patiently waiting to become the spotlight of our wardrobes come October (or at the first mention of “Hocus Pocus” or “Halloweentown.”) Of … […]

How I Shop: Caroline Ricke

For the TikTok generation, eyes aren’t necessarily the windows to one’s soul — that’s a job for social media bios. And in the case of Caroline Ricke, 22-year-old content creator and satirical rich girl, her soul speaks volumes. On TikTok, where she’s racked up nearly 3 million followers, she’s … […]

Actually, Netflix, Content Like Dave Chappelle’s Transphobic Comedy Special Does “Directly Translate To Real World Harm”

Actually, Netflix, Content Like Dave Chappelle’s Transphobic Comedy Special Does “Directly Translate To Real World Harm”

Dave Chappelle: The Closer. c. Mathieu Bitton If you are extremely online, you know the internet has been dominated by take after take — some thoughtful, some ignorant — on Dave Chappelle’s recent Netflix comedy special, The Closer. In the special, the once-nuanced comedian goes on bizarre rants about LGBTQ+ […]