Let’s talk about sex and the endless Google searches surrounding it. Are we doing it well? Are we doing it enough? How do we actually feel about blow jobs? How often do couples have sex? What is break-up sex really like? Our bedroom activities with various partners can range from […]
A blistering, pulsing pimple has the power to turn my day upside down. One bump (though they rarely act alone) is able to steer my schedule in any way it pleases. Going out that night? I don’t think so. Following up on that date? Not today. But in some cases, […]
For most of my life, January has meant two things: a cold start to a new year and a month where people try to cleanse, detox, and drink less alcohol — or none at all — in the name of wellness. Although I’ve never really subscribed to the whole “new […]
For a sex that has been constantly reprimanded for being weak and overly sensitive, the pain — physical and otherwise — that women go through when navigating the medical system is astounding. Menstruation isn’t only identified by the blood that comes with the shedding of the uterus lining. Bleeding poses […]
The fourth and final Mercury retrograde of last year — the one that has carried us over and into 2023 — finally comes to an end on January 18. Now that the Planet of Communication is direct, we can really start 2023 with a bang. For those who have given […]
We’re simple creatures at Refinery29 HQ. Mention Charlotte Tilbury and we’ll be there, eager to try whatever new taste of Hollywood glitz and glamour the makeup artist is serving up. Most recently it’s the brand’s Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara, £26, in shade Dream Pop that is making waves […]
“For as long as we can remember, we feel like we’ve been taught that the default, ‘normal’ image of a romantic relationship looks a very specific kind of way – usually heterosexual, with each person of the same race, age, body type and size etc. But the truth is, real-life […]
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or other compensation from the links on this page. You could say that my brows were ahead of […]
In 2003, Joel (Pedro Pascal) wakes up on his birthday like every other morning, sitting down for breakfast with his 12-year-old daughter Sarah. By the end of the day, the world as Joel — and everyone else — knows it is gone. This is where The Last of Us first […]
Sometimes, knowing a dark and gloomy winter is coming can be more depressing than the season itself. If you’re someone with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you may already be brainstorming ways to combat the winter blues. One common (and science-backed) method for easing the symptoms of SAD is light therapy, […]
