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11 Winter Candles That Will Transport You To A Cosier Place

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Dating Advice

How Long Should You Wait To Start Following A Date On Social Media?

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Relationships

What Is The Point Of Marriage Now, Anyway?

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Relationships

As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive

Growing up, I noticed the way my dad’s strong Nigerian accent would soften and become more anglicised when he spoke to his colleagues over the phone. I w

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Living

10 Of The Best Doonas To Do All Your Bed Rotting In

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Sex

Everything You Need To Know About Fisting

People can be squeamish about putting big things inside of their vaginas or anuses, and rightfully so. The idea of putting a giant dildo, a big penis, or e

by Sophie Saint Thomas

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18 Of Brisbane’s Best Brunch Spots Worth Bookmarking For Th...

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25 Of Brisbane’s Best Restaurants That Are Worth Adding To ...

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Friendship

These Photos Celebrate The Joy & Intimacy Of Queer Friendship

From the community created between queer Black artists during The Harlem Renaissance in the ’20s and the life-giving friendships between lesbians and the

by Anuska Dhar

Living

Stop Sitting In The Waiting Room Of Your Own Life

The waiting room at my GP’s surgery is never full. Brown PVC chairs and sofas sit unoccupied while the board at the front flashes with notices for “wel

by Victoria Spratt

Living

Find My Friends Is The Most Drama-Riddled Corner Of The iPhone

by Anabel Pasarow

Sydney Guide

22 Of The Best Brunch Spots In Sydney For Lazy Weekend Mornings

by Melissa Mason

Living

27 Vibey Sydney Restaurants That Are Perfect For Date Night

Whether it's Valentine's Day or a weekly date night with your significant lover

by Millie Roberts

Unbothered

I’m A Straight Black Woman Dating A Woman & Labels Are Complicated

It’s not that deep. That’s what I tell myself whenever my pen hesitates over boxes on a form, under the ‘sexual orientation’ section. It’s

by Maame Blue

Horoscope

Your Horoscope This Week: June 23 To 29

This final week of June encourages all zodiac signs to prepare for Saturn’s retrograde in Pisces which begins on the 29th. Saturn is the Planet of Challe

by Dossé-Via Trenou

Living

“It’s Where I Spend All My Time”: The Joy Of The Women’s Toilets ...

You walk in and there’s red lipstick smears on the mirrors, someone with glittery eye makeup, another in the Damson Madder dress of the season, and chatt

by Tanyel Mustafa

Relationship Advice

What To Say When You Run Into An Old Friend — Besides, “We Should...

When you run into a friend whom you haven’t seen in a while, sometimes the only question you can manage to spit out is, “What are you up to the

by Cory Stieg

Melbourne Guide

The 15 Best Cinemas In Melbourne For Movie Lovers

by Alexandra Koster

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Sex

Why You Always Overshare About Your Sex Life With Your Friends

When you’re hanging out with your friends, you can go from casually chatting about the weather to delivering a monologue about your last sexual encou

by Cory Stieg

Horoscope

This Cancer Season, Spoil Your Favourite Crab With These 15 Gift ...

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Living

Winter In Australia Feels Colder Than Winter Everywhere Else, But...

Australia, which is often lovingly referred to as the sunburnt country, is famed for its warm climate. Our country is a haven for global expats looking f

by Kate McGregor

Home

Is A $2000 Mattress Ever Worth It? I Tried Emma Sleep’s Ver...

At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the

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Work & Money

14 R29 Readers On The Most Money They’ve Ever Been Gifted

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Work & Money

9 Women On The One Person They Talk To About Money

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Religion

Eid Celebrations Make Me Feel Lonely In My Mixed-Race Relationship

I never feel as lonely as I do on Eid day. The loneliness began around the age of 19. I was dating my now husband, Jack, and nobody knew except my mum. She

by Humeara Mohamed

Friendship

Confrontation Is Key To Long-Lasting Friendships — I’d Know

Last year, a key confrontational moment happened in one of my most treasured friendships: Sat across from one of my best friends, drink in hand, we’d bee

by Tanyel Mustafa

Travel

If You’re Single, It’s Okay To Be Scared Of Solo Travel

So… fear. For me, fear has always been an order to retreat, to make for safer ground and stay there. It makes me shrink and avoid and feel very small, mi

by Shani Silver

Living

I Simply Love To Put A Little ‘X’ After Everything

In 2024, we live a good deal of our lives on the internet. It influences everything, from what we talk and care about to the minutiae of how we function in

by Lauren O'Neill

Work & Money

Letting People Down In The Workplace Is Just Fine, Actually

Allow us to paint you a picture. It’s Monday at 4am and you can’t sleep because you’ve got a high fever and your throat is on fire. You e

by Pema Bakshi

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