Often, the best stories are the ones based around real-life events. Whether traumatic or joyous, there is something richly satisfying about diving into a book that peels back the layers of intimate moments. Though there is most certainly a time and a place for fiction (see July’s reading list for […]
In a scene from 2019’s Shrill, the television adaptation of author Lindy West’s feminist, fat-positive memoir, protagonist Annie (played by Aidy Bryant) has a conversation with another plus-size woman about fashion. During a moment of understanding — fat babe to fat babe — she tells her: “Everything is either, like, […]
The small apartment that I’ve occupied with my boyfriend for the past four years is often filled with the sound of laughter — lots of laughter. We speak to our two cats — and, honestly, to each other — in weird voices, and our pun usage is off the charts. […]
When considering a tattoo, thinking about what you get is equally as important as where you get it. Sure, placement is subjective and totally up to your personal preference and style, but some spots tend to be more popular than others. Behind the ear is a common area for ink, both dainty […]
“So, what do you want to watch tonight?” can be an exciting or terrifying phrase, depending on who you ask. Netflix’s huge and diverse library of content allows us to essentially satisfy every mood and whim that strikes the moment we sit down to watch a movie or show. But […]
On the Wednesday episode of Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk, co-host Willow Smith opened up about being polyamorous — and shared some insight into what polyamory means to her. “With polyamory, I feel like the main foundation is the freedom to be able to create a relationship style that works […]
As our list of Things We Can Look Forward To finally starts to grow again, Jojo Moyes, the acclaimed author of Me Before You, has a new summer romance novel turned film to add to the tally: The Last Letter From Your Lover. Based on Moyes’ best-selling novel of the […]
That is, they’re denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception, or seek health care UNFPA‘s 2021 flagship State of World Population report has been released this month—and some of the findings highlighted are shocking. The findings report that half of the women in […]
Between 30% to 50% of you feel some degree of anxiety and stress about life post pandemic. Question: is all the socialising and ‘back to normality’ feeling a little overwhelming right now? There’s actually a phrase for that feeling – namely, post pandemic stress disorder – and doctors are keen […]
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