Diane Ackerman 
A new generation of sexually adventurous middle-aged women are exploring kink and fantasies without shame, according to the founder of one of the UK’s largest sex-positive communities. Emma Sayle – who founded Killing Kittens and organises extravagant balls and sex parties for consenting, vetted adults – said there was a growing appetite for sexual adventure … Read more
I love having chip-free nails, but I do think they are weaker since I started having gel manicures a few years ago. However, celebrity manicurist Robbie Tomkins says that done correctly, gel or other treatments should cause minimal harm: “Most damage I see is caused by aggressive removal by an inexperienced technician or someone peeling … Read more
I’m a Cotswolds-based small business owner who, in August 2022, was in the process of opening a new site in London. I paid the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) charge dutifully every time I needed to drive in, and I have the bank statements to prove it. Despite paying the £27.50 on the morning of 29 … Read more
Peek inside the medicine cabinets of models, celebrities, and makeup artists, and chances are you’ll see a bottle of one of the best micellar waters on the market. Long popular in France, this skin-care product that looks and feels just like regular water is finally a stateside staple because of its ability to remove makeup, … Read more
Say it with us: Colored mascara isn’t just for red carpets and runways. Sure, it has made appearances at Fall/Winter 2023 shows (makeup artist Pat McGrath painted vibrant blues onto models’ lashes for Anna Sui), but a few sweeps of the stuff is perfect for your TikTok FYP and even — dare we say — … Read more
As a professional astrologer, people ask me all types of questions. Of the most common curiosities is “what are the best zodiac signs?” along with its evil twin, “what are the worst zodiac signs?” While I appreciate any and all astrological inquiries, including zodiac signs compatibility, let me set the record straight: In astrology, there … Read more
Australian parents are increasingly opting for old-fashioned baby names for boys and girls — with the likes of Margot and Vincent predicted to make a major comeback in 2024. According to McCrindle’s top 100 baby names of the year, it seems parents of Generation Alpha — children born between 2010 and 2024 — are bringing … Read more
A Brazilian psychic dubbed “The Living Nostradamus”, who claims he predicted COVID and the Queen’s death, has revealed his prophecies for 2024. Athos Salome, 37, has been compared to Nostradamus, the famous 16th century seer who wrote thousands of predictions during his lifetime. Nostradamus is credited with predicting Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the assassination … Read more
Who hasn’t looked at the Le Creuset-branded kitchenware and wondered whether the $600 price tag is worth it? I certainly have. But sadly I don’t spend enough time in the kitchen to warrant dropping a huge wad of cash on pastel-coloured homewares, no matter how beautiful they would look on the benchtop. That doesn’t mean … Read more
I’m getting married next year and I can think of nothing worse than spending thousands of dollars on a dress I’ll only get to wear once. I know why people do it though, bridal shops fulfill every princess fantasy we’ve had since we were younger and finding the perfect custom dress made just for you … Read more
