Growing up in the Arab world, as a woman, from pre-pubescence onwards, I was often taught to view my body and desires with a sense of shame. For years, it seems the media, schools, doctors, and even friends and relatives have perpetuated the myth that my virtue is tied to my chastity, and that being …
How to make seed milk at home
If you have nut allergies and cannot drink nut milks that are loved by vegans and dairy-free folks, then you could try drinking seed milk instead. The only problem is that this type of vegan ‘milk’ is not commonly found in the shops and online so your best bet is to make it home. Luckily, …
5 Ways to Conquer the Post-Honeymoon Blues
Most couples expect to feel refreshed and rejuvenated after returning from their honeymoon. With the tediously stressful tasks of wedding planning behind them, they're finally free enjoy the first few weeks of married life together. But, sometimes, the end of the vacation doesn't bring those expected feelings of happiness, and the couple may fall victim …
Surya Grahan 2021: Timings, what to eat, do’s and don’t for pregnant women
Surya Grahan also known as the solar eclipse is that celestial event, which leaves every sky gazer awestruck with the mesmerizing sight of the ring of fire! Although according to Indian mythology, Surya Grahan is not considered to be an auspicious event, at the same time any transit paves for the upcoming changes in life …
What Is The Orgasm Gap? Here’s How Sex-Tech Is Making Pleasure More Inclusive
Right now, there are few booming industries due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the economic downturn looming and unemployment rates soaring, many of us have tightened our spending over the past few months. However, green shoots are appearing in one field: global sex technology. Read more: Are You Having Enough Sex? Lockdowns and social distancing …
Make Your Own Kombucha
Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
13 Badass Skullet Haircuts for Men
A skullet is not a look that you’re bound to see often, and that’s because it takes some serious confidence to pull off a cut this daring. The style is a mixture between a mullet and a look that focuses on your skull; hence the name, with the sides and top often shaven. You …
How Jessica Barden Dealt With Adult Acne And Became A Spokesperson For Anxiety
Twenty-seven-year-old British actor Jessica Barden is sitting in her back garden with her three-legged German shepherd, Hammy. She’s been living in Los Angeles for a while now, and there’s an ever-so-slight American twang to her unmistakable Yorkshire accent. Growing up, Barden always dreamt of being an actor. Landing small parts here and there, she rose …
How to Grow & Maintain the Perfect Stubble
These days, clean-shaven is no longer the only way to look well-groomed. Stubble may still have a rugged feel but instead of scruffy and sloppy, it’s now considered sophisticated and stylish. When done right, stubble can enhance your features, define your jawline, and create a mature and masculine appearance. On top of that, it …
Dakota Johnson Is Here To Remind You That Sexual Wellness Is Self-Care
Since emerging onto the Hollywood scene five years ago, Dakota Johnson has been a thoroughly modern sex symbol. Of course, this is due in no small part to her role as Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, which served as a rousing introduction to the dynamics of a …