Refinery29 UKStoryboardSex Re-EducationCurated byRefinery29 UK“Why didn’t they teach us this in class?” No matter where you went to school, your sex education curriculum probably didn’t address the things that you most desperately needed to know about your sexual life. We’re here to fill in the gaps.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardFandemoniumCurated byRefinery29 UKWith packed-out concerts happening across the globe as fans race to see Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Boygenius and more, the emotional connections and parasocial relationships that bind fans and faves are in full view. In 2023, how do young women and nonbinary people devote themselves unconditionally to their chosen icon (or icons) in the making? We know that fans have always shaped pop culture, it's time they got their moment in the spotlight.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardBarbiecoreCurated byRefinery29 UKPretty in pink has never meant more than it does this summer. You don’t need to watch more than the first few minutes of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie to realise the impact of fashion in the film.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardSun BlockedCurated byRefinery29 UKWelcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call-to-action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardScambitionCurated byRefinery29 UKWe've always been told that if we work hard and follow the rules, anything is possible. So why does everything — from home-ownership to the dream job — feel further and further out of reach? SCAMbition is an exploration of where we live right now; it's the stark reality that we can't afford a down payment while we're paying down student loan debt, that the dream job might be no job at all, and that ambition might just be the biggest scam of all.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardDon't Use MeCurated byRefinery29 UKAs part of this series we will hear from people in those groups about why they are sick of being used as a defence for transphobia. We will also hear from trans writers who will debunk the ugly and dangerous myths – that trans people are mentally unwell or sexual predators, for instance – which are often used to justify prejudices and biases against trans people. This is a series of articles by women who are standing up and saying don’t use me to justify your transphobia.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardChanging FacesCurated byRefinery29 UKWhen did we become so obsessed with chasing a certain look? From Instagram’s selfie culture to how young women really feel about ageing, in our series Changing Faces we'll take a frank and poignant look at the complex and often strained relationship many of us have with our appearance — and how this has been exacerbated by social media over the years.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardPaying For ItCurated byRefinery29 UKThe cost of living is rising. Inflation is at its highest rate for 30 years. And it’s hurting young women, who face historically high housing and living costs. Enter: buy now, pay later (BNPL) – a phenomenon that allows young people to buy things they can’t afford. Thirty-nine percent of R29 readers say they have used a buy now, pay later service. Is this a radical initiative to help young people manage their money and buy what they want (as providers argue) or a way of getting people into debt.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardFancy Another?Curated byRefinery29 UKIntroducing Fancy Another? – a exploration of what young women's drinking culture in the UK looks like in 2022, with zero percent judgement.
Refinery29 UKStoryboard2021 in TVCurated byRefinery29 UKFrom dark social satires to bingeable reality TV, twisted true crime, uplifting rom-coms, and more, this year’s small-screen gems were bold, surprising, and truly satisfying.
Refinery29 UKStoryboardLosing YouCurated byRefinery29 UKLosing You is a series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, 11th December is the most popular day for couples to break up. So what better time to look at relationship breakdowns, why they happen and how they affect us.
Refinery29 UKStoryboard2020 in TVCurated byRefinery29 UKThe television, and online streaming, has been an extra special friend to many this year. While some productions have had to temporarily shut down, we've still been served some great viewing.
Refinery29 UKStoryboard2020 Trends To WatchCurated byRefinery29 UKFrom beauty to baby names: here's a round up of what's going to be HUGE in 2020.
