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31 August
Sex Re-Education
How I’m Unlearning My Shame About Sex — One Orgasm At A Time
Carli Whitwell
31 Aug 2022
30 August
Fashion
What Makes The Perfect Birthday Outfit?
Frances Solá-Sant...
30 Aug 2022
29 August
Salary Stories
Salary Story: I Took A 6k Pay Cut & It Changed My Life
Sadhbh O'Sullivan
29 Aug 2022
28 August
Health News
At-Home Abortion Is Now Permanent In England & Wales
From Tuesday (30th August), at-home early medical abortion will be permanently available to pregnant people in England and Wales. Though experts have long
by
Nick Levine
27 August
Fashion
So, How Is It Really? Trying The Strapless Trend With Big Boobs
Welcome to Refinery29’s So, How Is It Really? where we take a look at all of the topics that have the internet talking. In studying them up close, we ans
by
Ebony-Renee Baker
26 August
Global News
Sanna Marin Has Been Exposed As Human & It’s Good For Us All
What exactly constitutes a scandal in politics these days? Allegedly misleading parliament over what you were up to during the coronavirus lockdowns (Boris
by
Vicky Spratt
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25 August
Unbothered
The Most Disrespected Group Online Are Black Women — This CEO Is ...
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman…” said civil rights leader Malcolm X, more than 50 years ago. Speaking directly to Black
by
L'Oréal Blackett
24 August
Beauty
Your Guide To A Bump-Free Bikini Line
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Liesa Goins
23 August
How To Sweat Less Guide
How To Make Butt Sweat More Comfortable In The Summer
At any given moment in the summer months, many of us may have a small river of sweat trickling down our backsides. Although it might be something you try d
by
Cory Stieg
22 August
Unbothered
How ‘Laying Edges’ Became A Barometer Of Black Beauty
“I love a slicked edge. Slicking my hair back elevates the style, I just feel dressed up,” says Abigail who works in digital marketing. “I feel like
by
Lola Christina Alao
21 August
Health News
Dina Asher-Smith Calls For Research Into How Period Cramps Affect...
Dina Asher-Smith, the fastest woman in British history, has started an important conversation about the way period cramps can affect performance. Competing
by
Nick Levine
20 August
Fashion
A Guide To Every Cut-Out Style Trending Right Now
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when cut-out styles caught our attention but like most things, pop culture was where the trend saw its first successes.
by
Alicia Lansom
19 August
Unbothered
Fulani Braids To The Silk Press — 6 Black Hairstyles Making A Com...
The Y2K renaissance is in full swing and the 2000s influence has been making its presence known across the Black hair community. With over 483 million user
by
Lauren Gordon
18 August
Living
This Is The Age We Can Expect To Be Happiest, According To People...
Happiness is a subjective concept that we all define slightly differently. It can take the form of a fleeting moment of joy, or a more prolonged feeling of
by
Nick Levine
17 August
Parenthood
These Baby Names Are Predicted To Be Popular All Decade
Baby name trends often reflect what’s going on in the world right now, which means predictions are generally quite short-term. In recent months we
by
Nick Levine
16 August
Reality TV
Everything We Know About
Married At First Sight Australia 2023...
Whether you love it or loathe it, Married At First Sight Australia (MAFSA) is one of the most popular reality shows on TV and it’s coming back in 202
by
Alicia Vrajlal
15 August
Sex
Wave, Avalanche Or Volcano: What Kind Of Orgasms Are You Having?
It would seem few things are as misunderstood in this world as the female orgasm. While we’ve come far in dismantling stigmas around sex and pleasure, li
by
Pema Bakshi
14 August
Health News
Scotland Is Making Period Products Free For Absolutely Everyone
On Monday (15th August), Scotland will become the first country in the world to provide free period products to everyone who needs them. When the Period Pr
by
Nick Levine
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13 August
Relationships
Ask A Therapist: My Friends Now Have Families & I Can’t Kee...
Ever wondered what you’d say to a therapist, given the chance? We asked Dr Sheri Jacobson, a retired psychotherapist with over 17 years’ clinic
by
Sadhbh O'Sullivan
12 August
Hype Machine
The Best Portable Air Conditioners, Coolers, & Fans To Buy As Sum...
by
Olivia Harrison
11 August
GG Good Game
Sex In The Metaverse Is Coming — And So Can You
These days, talk of the metaverse is inescapable. We take work meetings and suck up to our bosses in a virtual boardroom, attend couture fashion shows alon
by
Katherine Singh
10 August
Fashion
I Had 4 Items Altered And Here’s How They Turned Out
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Ebony-Renee Baker
9 August
Dedicated Feature
The Highs & Lows Of Starting A Business With Your Best Friend
No one ever said that starting your own business would be easy. By definition, entrepreneurialism requires risk. It’s all about abandoning structure
by
Jenna Igneri
8 August
Style
The Emma Mulholland On Holiday x Vans Collab Brings Ultimate Vaca...
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
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Pema Bakshi
7 August
Movies
The Scariest Part of
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies
Isn’t the De...
Drunk and high at a rich kid mansion, Bee (Maria Bakalova) tries to make sense of the friends she has just met who have decided to make the most of a hurri
by
Claire Hambrick
6 August
Mind
How VR Meditation Has Changed My Life
Right now I’m suspended in the air, high above the ground, as if gripped in an invisible giant’s fist. Strangely I don’t feel scared at all. Leaves d
by
Maybelle Morgan
5 August
Unbothered
Why My Shrunken 4C Natural Hair Went Viral
The things that you can do or say on social media as a dark-skinned Black girl are very, very limited. When it comes to my content on my TikTok page, @Lipg
by
Lipglossssssssss
4 August
Shopping
12 Black Strappy Sandals To Slide Your Feet Into This Summer
by
Venus Wong
3 August
Fashion
From AllSaints To Alexander McQueen, This Retailer Offers Up To 7...
Upgrade your current or following seasonal attire with fresh pieces from Otrium. The site provides a curated shopping experience by partnering directly wit
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Vivien Lee
2 August
Unbothered
When A Married Lagos Man Breaks Your Heart: An Exclusive Excerpt ...
Just how mad are the men in Lagos? It’s a question Nigerian author and actor Damilare Kuku explores in 12 short stories in her first novel, Nearly All Th
by
Damilare Kuku
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1 August
TV Shows
8 Binge-Worthy TV Shows You Can Watch In 30 Minutes Or Less
by
Jazmin Kopotsha
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