
a lens into the evolving cultural landscape of sex and relationships, from LGBTQIA+ and women’s histories, to updates on sexual politics, deep dives of the latest TikTok dating trends, and debriefs of popular reality dating shows and romantic comedies
A deep-dive into London’s lesbian scene, from The Gateways to La Camionera
All the Sapphic-friendly venues in the Smoke seem to be disappearing, from groundbreaking feminist bookshops to Bruno Mars-playing Soho clubs. Will a sexy Spanish tapas bar (fresh from the success of its viral opening) save the day? Dani Clarke finds out
Is girlcore feminist?
We’re eating girl dinners, practising strawberry girl makeup, and justifying purchases with girl maths. We’re in the age of GirlCore. But, writes Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse, is it feminist?
Clothes Encounters: My most complex relationship? My wardrobe
People have toxic relationships with almost anything – people, substances, technology... For Katie Ross, it’s her clothes. In the second instalment of her monthly fashion feature, she explores her devoted and complex relationship with her wardrobe.
What is FGM and why you should care
Female genital mutilation (FGM) impacts over 200 women and girls across the world. After surviving FGM herself, Hoda Ali turned to activism to raise awareness about why it’s used against so many women. Lucy Sarret delves into it.
Where are all the UK’s late night spaces?
For women and queer people, being out late at night is difficult enough. But when you don’t drink, or you just want somewhere to meet up with friends outside of your room, where do you go? Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse explores the dire lack of third spaces in the UK, and how cafes could be the perfect spot. If only they stayed open.
Why do people cheat during their stag or hen do?
Lucy Sarret unpacks why hen and stags are seen as someone’s ‘last night of freedom’ to do anything before they commit for life.
Is AI reshaping our sexuality?
In the digital age it’s not hard for us to feel intimately connected to our electronic devices; some of us more than others. Lauren Haughey asks whether the shifting world of AI is impacting what we want from sex and relationships.
Clothes Encounters: Lessons in dollitics
In the first of our monthly fashion features, Katie Ross explores one item of clothing that has been particularly poignant within her relationship with her best and oldest friend.
The One with the Ick
With so many of us rewatching Friends at the moment, Alex Berry decided to take a look at one of the story features the show does best - the ick.
Love Island Games: Have our heads been turned?
Love Island Games sees the return of past islanders, but there are definitely a few new elements in the show that we’re happy to see. From queer relationships to mature conversations, Alex Berry analyses the potential of this series