Sharing A Fetish, With Help From Shakespeare
If you: have ever been either bewitched or bewildered by Shakespeare's work; are kinky or have a fetish, or are merely curious about sexuality; or enjoy personal essay as well as magical realism and...
View ArticleHere's What You Should Know About The 'Dark Web'
Welcome to What The Tech?!, Refinery29's weekly column explaining the basics behind a buzzword or concept you've heard tossed around in conversation (but maybe don't actually understand).It sounds...
View ArticleBeyoncé's Dad On The Inspiration Behind Lemonade
Everyone and their father is talking about Lemonade, Beyoncé's amazing new visual album. Of course, that list includes the singer's own dad, too. Mathew Knowles makes an appearance on the visual...
View ArticleWe Are Freaking Out Over Zac Efron's New Gig
We're used to watching Zac Efron take his shirt off in many, if not all, of his movies, but now he's going to be doing something else on camera: eating! According to People, the heartthrob is set to...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Treat Prosthetics As Accessories
Photo: Courtesy of The ALLELES Design Studio. Since their invention (which dates back to 950 B.C.E.), prosthetics have served one purpose: function. But unlike other functional aids, like glasses,...
View ArticleThe Next Time You Want To Regift Something, Think Of Kendall Jenner Yelling...
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage. An explosive clip from this Sunday night's premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashians offers a sneak peek at some major family drama. Apparently, Rob Kardashian has...
View ArticleThis New Mascara Is Bending The Rules — & The Results Are Amazing
If there’s one thing that’s certain beyond death and taxes, it’s that the search for the perfect mascara is eternal. Luckily, the beauty industry is constantly cranking out new and improved formulas...
View ArticleHow Jennifer Lawrence Turned Daniel Radcliffe Into A Woke Bae
Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Applegate. Daniel Radcliffe would like to personally thank Jennifer Lawrence for opening his eyes to the gender pay gap in Hollywood.In a recent interview with...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way To Save Info On Any Device
Photographed by Mark Iantosca. You're plugged in, on the go, and playing your favorite station on Spotify when a great new song comes on. Sure, you could go into your notes and type the name, but the...
View ArticleJoJo Fletcher Is Getting Back On The Unicorn In This Bachelorette Clip
"Bring on the men!" Jojo Fletcher, ABC's new resident bachelorette, announces in the promo for the upcoming season.Fletcher — who was memorably spurned on last season's Bachelor competition after...
View Article31 Products That Are Really, Really, Ridiculously Good-Looking
Like any self-discerning beauty nerd, I know to never judge a moisturizer by its jar, a mascara by its tube, or a perfume by its tacky bottle. Sometimes the best products come in really...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Melanoma
Photo: Getty Images We know we need to be proactive about wearing sunscreen to protect our skin. But how much do you know about staying safe from melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin...
View ArticleThe Hard-To-Take But Smart Relationship Advice Beyoncé Has Given Us
Photo: Courtesy of HBO There’s a moment in the WNYC podcast Death, Sex & Money that hasn’t left my mind since I heard it. It’s from a July 2014 episode in which host Anna Sale talks to sex...
View ArticleWill This National Enquirer Series Be The Next True-Crime Sensation?
Photo Credit: Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer. If you were getting worried about what you're going to watch on TV this summer, we have some good news.A new true-crime show has been announced, and it...
View ArticleThe Only Movies Worth Watching On Netflix Right Now
Photo: MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection. The miracle and the curse of Netflix are one and the same: There is so much damn stuff to watch.In fact, if you're not sure exactly what you're looking for, you...
View ArticleKim Kardashian Plays Fact Or Fiction With Her Craziest Headlines
Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage. Kim Kardashian recently Googled herself for the first time in years (she swears!) and noticed there were quite a few ridiculous headlines about her that are...
View ArticleHow To Eat Quinoa For Breakfast, Lunch, AND Dinner
Photo: Courtesy of Simply Quinoa Quinoa, we all know it well — perhaps, for some of us, a bit too well. The magical superfood that has populated our cabinets over the past few health-conscious years...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres Remembers Prince As One Of Her First Guests
On today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, DeGeneres paid tribute to Prince. Not just as a talented artist, but as a celeb who helped her before she was everyone's favorite dancing talk show...
View ArticleCat-Lovers Will Freak Over This New Activewear Line
Cat-lovers, listen up: If you've been looking for an excuse to get up from cuddling with your furry friend on the couch, this may be it. It Brit footwear and accessories brand Charlotte Olympia (of...
View ArticleA Couple Talks About Their First Sex Party
Illustrated By Anna Sudit. What follows is my interview with my partner after our first sex party (either individually or together), conducted over Gchat, condensed and lightly edited for clarity.Him:...
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