Your daily dose of inspiration, tips, and trends for a vibrant life.
3 min(s) read
While growing up, all of us probably encountered at least one teacher that we simply could not stand. Perhaps it was a drama coach who unjustly called you out for your terrible acting skills, or a math professor who embarrassed you in front of the whole class when you couldn't…
3 min(s) read
They say that some people just aren't cut out for office work and this story is one of the most extreme cases of that notion. Cara Douglas, 37, quit her job as a banker in order to become a sex toy tester. The mother of two claims that she become…
2 min(s) read
A lot of our ideas about beauty come from the media, and a lot of the media tells us we need to be thin. Unfortunately, this isn't always a healthy route to go down, and many of the models we see in adverts and on runways are severely underweight. So, when…
3 min(s) read
Every day, we see the best and brightest of the human race being celebrated. Just this weekend, the Oscars showcased the talents of the most skilled and creative actors, writers, and directors; and throughout the year we'll go on to see people from a whole variety of fields being rewarded…
1 min(s) read
The world of social media is a strange place and it's easy to see how it can have a negative effect on our mental health. One quick scroll through Instagram and you're inundated with 'influencers' and models who appear to be living the dream and leading a lifestyle of free…
1 min(s) read
Breastfeeding is an essential part of motherhood. The milk contains valuable proteins and nutrients that help a baby grow, and are necessary during the first six months. It's also packed with powerful antibodies that fight diseases and prevent infections. (I heard breast milk may even be healthier than Coca-Cola, but…
3 min(s) read
As happy as you are with your sex life, there's always something new you could be trying out in the bedroom - or so the magazines will tell you, anyway. You don't really need to involve food in your intimate moments, nor do you have any kind of obligation to take…
1 min(s) read
Text messages have changed the way we communicate, but it hasn't made anything less awkward. We've all had those moments where you don't know if someone is sarcastic, or you see that your friend "read" your message but didn't respond (WHY?!), or Siri accidentally texts your crush "Will you ever…
2 min(s) read
The veritable trauma of hosting a human invader inside your body hasn't gone undocumented. While some women wax lyrical about the joys of pregnancy and childbirth, for the vast majority, morning sickness, stretch-marks and being unable to consume booze and brie for nine months is nothing short of torture. Sure…
2 min(s) read
Over the last few years, drag culture has become more and more popular outside of the LGBTQ community - and a lot of that growth is down to RuPaul's Drag Race. The reality TV show, which pits a number of drag queens against one another in order to achieve a…
1 min(s) read
As if dealing with periods and everyday sexism wasn't enough, women also have to contend with being shamed for the decisions they make - especially in regards to pregnancy. Now, while there is a select group of women who wax lyrical about the joys of gestation, for the majority there is…
2 min(s) read
It would be fair to say that going through a dry spell when it comes to having sex can have a negative effect on you mentally. If you've ever had to endure a barren patch in the sack, you'll know that it leads to you constantly questioning how attractive you are…
