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How This Police Officer Is Helping Trans Patients Get Better Care

Gender dysphoria is one of few conditions tied to an identity that is still deemed a health issue that requires diagnosis — same-sex desire was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel (DSM)...

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17 Savage Tweets That Capture The Reality Of Singles Awareness Day

Photographed by Alexandra Gavillet.Thanks to the internet, there's a National Day for literally everything you could ever want to honor. But unlike National Pizza Day or National Pet Appreciation Day,...

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Should You Be Concerned About "Dark Posts" On Your Facebook Feed?

You might not realise it, but there are probably dark posts on your Facebook feed at this very moment. Despite the current political climate and negative connotation of the term, a dark post is not a...

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Yes, Beyoncé's Grammy Loss Is About Race — Here's Why

Backstage at the 2017 Grammy awards, after reluctantly accepting the Album of the Year honour for her album 25, Adele told me and a group of other journalists why she felt Beyoncé was more deserving of...

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Scarlett Johansson Thinks Monogamy Is Overrated

Andrew H. Walker/REX/ShutterstockScarlett Johansson has never been one to back away from speaking out about how the world works. She's been a vocal advocate for Barack Obama twice and Hillary Clinton...

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Lifting Weights As You Age Could Make You Live Longer

You may already know that breaking a sweat can make you feel great and give you more energy, but a new study finds that pumping iron can actually make you live longer. If that's not reason enough to...

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Trump Aides Were In Frequent Contact With Russian Officials During Campaign

Bill Clark / Getty ImagesMembers of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were in contact with high-ranking Russian intelligence officials before the election, The New York Times and CNN reported...

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Amputee Yoga Is Changing The Way We View Limb Loss

The thing about yoga on Instagram is that – much like everything else on social media – it doesn’t quite reflect reality. I'd hazard a guess that 98% of the #yoga images you see are of a thin, white...

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Beauty Lessons We Learned From Our Mothers

Of all the wisdom Mum imparted, the importance of a good eye cream or a tried-and-true technique for applying red lippy without looking like you've been gnawing on cherries probably aren't the most...

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What Does London's Night Czar Do All Day? We Chat To Amy Lamé

Comedian and broadcaster Amy Lamé has helped to run one of London's most beloved LGBT club nights, Duckie, for over 21 years. But shortly after Mayor Sadiq Khan appointed her as the capital's first...

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How To Wear One Earring

The single earring is an intriguing but difficult-to-master trend. Let’s face it, we’re not Prince.It’s been totally misused by everyone from Rob Schneider in The Hot Chick to Pirates of the...

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Update: Karlie Kloss Apologises For Geisha-Themed Editorial In Vogue

Update: This morning Karlie Kloss issued a short statement on Twitter apologising for taking part in a geisha-themed Vogue shoot that was criticised for its cultural appropriation."These images...

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Drake Tried To Save A Man's Life In Manchester

Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesDrake is well-known for his slick melodies and smooth-talking ways, which he usually uses to charm women.But earlier this week the hip-hop superstar reportedly tried to...

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London Fashion Week & Pantone Collaborate to Honour Designer Richard Nicoll

London Fashion Week and Pantone have partnered to celebrate the life of designer Richard Nicoll by creating a new colour chosen by his close friends - Nicoll Blue.The entrance to LFW's new central hub...

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23 Bags To Brighten Up Your Spring Wardrobe

About three months ago, I stopped carrying a bag. After years and years of lugging around unnecessary belongings every day, I'd had enough. Actually opening up my Mary Poppins bag and delving into the...

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Vegetarians Will Be Angry About The Latest Banknotes

Vegans and vegetarians were outraged when news emerged in November that the plastic £5 note contains traces of animal fat.More than 130,00 people also signed a petition calling on the Bank of England...

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These New Serums Don't Look Like Any We've Ever Seen Before

What makes a serum a serum? If you’re thinking: a liquid-y substance packed with small molecules of active ingredients (like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid), made to better absorb into the layers of the...

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Iskra Lawrence Has This To Say To Internet Trolls

So much of one's engagement with model Iskra Lawrence is done through the lens of her hugely popular (3.2 million followers and counting, thankyouverymuch) Instagram account that it was almost jarring...

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These London Dungeon Posts About Sex Workers Have Sparked Outrage

Photo: Via @fourbackpacksoneworldThe London Dungeon is facing backlash after posting a series of tasteless, tone-deaf 'Valentine's Day' memes which joke about murdered sex workers and serial...

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The RIGHT Way To Buy Olive Oil (It's Not As Scary As You Think!)

Illustrated by Louisa Cannell.Like many people, extra virgin olive oil is a staple in my kitchen. My roommate and I use it near-daily, for everything from fried eggs to roast veggies. But, unlike many...

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