Get ready to have the best sex… ever. Ask anyone about tantric sex and they’ll probably tell you two things. a. that it’s meant to be amazing b. that they don’t actually have a clue what it involves. Sure, you’ve all heard the rumours about those steamy sessions which supposedly […]
At Refinery29, we spend every day of the year giving props to and uplifting the voices of women and underrepresented people. It’s in our DNA. This year, in addition to the stories we’re already telling for Women’s History Month, we had a special opportunity to collaborate with the folks at […]
Running a small, independent business is hard. Running a small business during a global pandemic? More than a little scary. For female small business owners it’s been an especially tough year, with women being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Women-dominated industries like retail, hospitality and beauty have experienced the highest number […]
We’ve given a polite pass to many of the movie remakes and sequels that have come out lately, but when we heard that we’d be taken back to the land of Zamunda by way of a Coming 2 America reboot, we were intrigued. That excitement only grew when we learned […]
Gigi Hadid is back from maternity leave, and opening (and closing) runway shows again. Hadid, who gave birth to her daughter Khai during spring ‘21 Fashion Month in September, hasn’t been on a runway in nearly a year — not since she donned tweed mini shorts with pirate boots in […]
Before the pandemic, Rachael, a 32-year-old sex and relationships coach, used to host a monthly potluck. “Everyone would bring their partners and friends,” Rachael said; and so would she — all of them. Rachael has been practicing polyamory for four years now, and has multiple partners, with whom she usually […]
Still suffering from breathlessness, exhaustion and headaches months later? You’re not alone. Perhaps unsurprisingly, search for ‘long Covid symptoms’ is at its highest ever. You’ll likely have heard the term, used to describe when a COVID-19 survivor experiences health complications for weeks, and sometimes even months, after they contract the […]
The fight against inequality is an ongoing battle. We speak to three inspirational leaders challenging the status quo in their industries (Unsplash) When thinking about the impact the pandemic has had on female employment and job losses over the last 12 months, the #ChooseToChallenge message this International Women’s Day has […]
Caitlin Moran’s name is synonymous with feminist activism. Her acclaimed books, How to Be a Woman, How to Build a Girl and More Than a Woman are relatable survival guides for women of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging us all to stand up for ourselves and use our voices. This […]
The pandemic’s changed our lives, but you’re never too young to make a difference. Just ask these activists and grass-roots campaigners – five incredible women taking action in 2021 Coming of age in an era of disruption, Gen Z may face an uncertain future but many prefer to look ahead […]
