Month: October 2022

The Best-Dressed Celebrities at the Spring 2023 Shows

With #fashionweek in full swing for Spring 2023, there was a lot to keep up with, especially when it came to cult-favorite brands unveiling their latest collections. But as expected from the spectacle that’s “fashion,” we also saw the boldest style out of everyone in attendance; our must-watch … Continue reading

Spring 2023 Is All About Not Taking Fashion Too Seriously

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s perspective. The fashion industry is often ridiculed for taking itself too seriously, with gatekeepers dictating what’s “in” or brands sending “ready-to-wear” clothes down the runway that are rarely actually ready to be worn. At the end of the day, … Continue reading

Porn Is The New Sex Ed — Here’s Why That’s a Problem

Porn Is The New Sex Ed — Here’s Why That’s a Problem

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Fertility Diary: Chrissy Teigen’s Abortion Story Made Me Feel Less Alone

Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. Today, we hear from Jackie Quinn-Piper, a 40-year-old woman in Southern California who is struggling with secondary fertility and who has experienced four miscarriages.  “I didn’t know I wanted to have kids until […]

‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Has Been Reimagined – Here’s How It Could Help You Shop Differently

There are times in life when an important purchase is on the horizon, yet the idea of emptying your entire bank account balance in one swoop can send your heart rate off the charts. You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a financial decision. Particularly when it comes […]

Shan Boodram Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Sexuality

Shan Boodram Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Sexuality

In the words of our brilliant hip-hop foremothers Salt ’N Pepa, “Let’s talk about sex, baby!” But specifically, let’s talk about sexual expression, sensuality, and just letting your dom or sub freak flag fly—without the false accusation of being for the streets.  In case you missed the last episode of […]

The Hunter’s Moon In Aries Is Prime Time To Heal Past Wounds

The Hunter’s Moon In Aries Is Prime Time To Heal Past Wounds

Blue and purple space galaxy At 4:55 p.m. on October 9, the Hunter’s Moon in Aries will occur alongside the Orionid meteor shower. Both the full moon and shooting stars will light up the sky this weekend, giving us the chance to experience the universe on a whole new level […]