The Crazy Way Sex (Literally) Saved This Woman's Life
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.One day in 2013, Ellie Taylor-Davis, now 28, was having sex with her boyfriend. In addition to all the usual feels, she detected a weird sensation in her low belly — like...
View ArticleKool-Aid, Squid & Clay — 20 Women Share Their Weirdest Pregnancy Cravings
Although plenty of bizarre things can happen to your body during pregnancy, many mothers will tell you the cravings they experienced were among the strangest side effects of all. Some are more common...
View ArticleWhat's Your Favorite Foundation Trick?
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.Individuality runs deep through our system here at Refinery29, and that sentiment goes all the way to who we cast for our original photo shoots. From highlighting models...
View ArticleHow To Be (& Pack Like) A Practical Weirdo In The Desert
For some reason, packing for a short weekend getaway seems harder than packing for a multi-week trip. Though the weekend is only two days long, it's often loaded with all kinds of activities, which...
View ArticleCatch A First Look At Jess & Dean On The Gilmore Girls Set
Jess and Dean are romantic rivals on Gilmore Girls. But their battle for Rory Gilmore's heart has never quite reached superhero proportions — à la Batman v Superman, for example. In a new promotional...
View ArticleThis Photo Of A Mother & Her Newborn Was Removed From Facebook (NSFW)
Photo: Courtesy Of Leonard Mayorga.Last week, a woman named Francie posted the above photo of herself and her newborn daughter to a closed Facebook group called NYC Birth. It's a rare glimpse into the...
View ArticleHow To Travel Like A Grown-Ass Woman (Without Breaking The Bank)
When I was a college student, I spent a semester studying in England. I had a negative bank balance and no job, so when my aunt sent over a check for $250 as an early graduation present, I knew I had...
View Article6 Skin-Care Routines Pros SWEAR By
We know the gold standard dermatologists swear by (it rhymes with shmetinol), and the full cosmetic routines of makeup artists. But what about the chemists who not only formulate those products, but...
View ArticleBrussels In Lockdown, Mourning After Deadly Bombings — In Photos
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds more were wounded in Brussels Tuesday in two separate bombings. The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, has claimed responsibility for the...
View ArticleA Beloved Character Is Returning To Law & Order: SVU
Pictured: A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 10 cast photo.Photo: Justin Stephens/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images.Rest easy, fans. A dynamic duo will soon be reunited on Law &...
View ArticleWhitney Port Is Countering Claims That The Hills Relied On A Script
Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFA/REX/Shutterstock.Back in 2013, Kristin Cavallari told The Chicago Sun-Times' Splash section that producers on The Hills"did everything short of handing us a script." But Whitney...
View ArticleKim Kardashian Wants Her Fans To Prove Their Love For Her On A Game Show
Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock.This is the perfect way to rationalize how much you've been Keeping Up with the Kardashians all these years: it's so you can prove to Kim Kardashian herself you are...
View ArticleNew Research Says You Should Think Twice About Booze's Health Benefits
Photographed by Nina Westervelt. It seems to be an unwritten law that, every few weeks, a new study must come out either in total support of, or completely negating, the health benefits of drinking....
View ArticleThis Is Why You Should Update Your iPhone Today
Photo: Courtesy Apple. Getting that notification that it's time to update your phone once again never ceases to be annoying. My phone works fine just the way it is, you think to yourself, and you put...
View Article24 Photos That Show What You Really Look Like On Your Phone
Take a look around you. Whether you're on the subway, walking down the street, or sitting at a bar, you'll notice a common thread: Everyone is on their phones. Heads down, we're ignoring what's...
View ArticleChloë Grace Moretz Does Not Have #SquadGoals & Here's Why
Photo: Swan Gallet/WWD/REX/Shutterstock.Chloë Grace Moretz isn't exactly shy when it comes to her personal politics. The actress has come out swinging against the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe...
View ArticleThe Best Bras To Wear With A Backless Dress
Picking out the perfect dress is half of the battle. Once you find "the one," though, you run into an age-old snafu: None of your bras jives with the open-back look you had planned. After cultivating...
View ArticleMeet Chrontella, The Nutella Of Your Stoner Dreams
Once upon a time, "edibles" primarily meant weed brownies, probably made from a box. But these days — blame the foodie revolution and the growing decriminalization of marijuana — they've gone upscale....
View ArticleHow One Entrepreneur Turned Her Passion Project Into A Business
For most of us, the concept of starting our own business sounds exciting, but also vaguely terrifying. For THINX CEO Miki Agrawal and DooBop and Georgia founder Jodie Patterson, on the other hand,...
View Article5 Makeup Tips Every 20-Something Should Master
Even if you’re a complete makeup junkie, there are some looks you probably steer clear of in order to make it out the door before noon. Most of us can't just wing faultless cat-eyes. And while many of...
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