Refinery29 Archives - 19 October 2017

Pop Culture
Demi Lovato Remembers The Exact Moment She Almost Died From Drugs
Celebrity documentaries are fast becoming the new way for them to reach out directly to their fans. Whether or not they're entirely accessible in the
by Meagan Fredette

Sex
Why This Legendary Type Of Orgasm Is Controversial
Female ejaculation, aka squirting, has become a lot more mainstream in the past few decades, thanks in part to porn. Indeed, many a porn video has led us t
by Cory Stieg

Food News
Twitter Is Losing It Over This Poor Excuse For Macaroni & Cheese
Earlier today, a Twitter user name @coolstoryjanis shared a disturbing photo of a bowl of cooked macaroni mixed with some shredded white and yellow cheddar
by Olivia Harrison

Movies
Will This Film Break This Long-Standing Oscar Record?
In 1986, Marlee Matlin broke three Hollywood records. As the star of Children of a Lesser God, she was the first deaf actress to be featured in a leading r
by Anne Cohen

Travel
What Happened When I Went On A Staycation With No Electricity & Wifi
As cliche as it sounds for my generation, I'm one of those people who can be found with a cell phone glued to her hand at all times — yes, even in t
by Venus Wong

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Food News
People Are Not Happy About What McDonald's Just Posted On Facebook
Over the weekend, McDonald’s posted something on Facebook that understandably had people very upset. No, the chain didn’t share some divisive political
by Olivia Harrison

Celebrity Style
Playboy Names Its First Transgender Playmate, Ever
Ines Rau is the first transgender model to be featured in the magazine's 64-year history.
by Landon Peoples

Relationships
I'm Sick Of Hearing That Love Will Come When I Stop Looking For It
I was lucky to grow up with two parents who pushed me and my brothers equally to achieve our goals in life. My father always told me that, in order to be s
by Maria Del Russo

TV Shows
Whoa, Riverdale's New Reggie Is Dark
A few months ago, Riverdale fans panicked when they found out the beloved, but sadly underused, Ross Butler would be leaving the role of Reggie Mantle to f
by Ariana Romero

Health Trends
11 People Share The Adorable Stories Of How Their Parents Met
Once upon a time, before dating apps existed, people actually did meet other people in real life. It may seem like a fairy tale from the distant past, now
by Kasandra Brabaw

Health News
We Need To Talk About “Mental Hospital”-Themed Hallow...
This article was originally published on 30th September 2016. We're bringing it to your attention again as Halloween 2017 approaches and “mental
by Courtney Hickman

TV Shows
Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Show Looks Like A Sinister Desperate ...
Big Little Lies meets Desperate Housewives meets a little bit of James Bond sounds like a a surefire recipe for good TV, and Leonardo DiCaprio is on board.
by Kathryn Lindsay

Movies
Scarlett Johansson Almost Starred In This Cult Classic Film As A Kid
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most well-known actresses in the world and has held that distinction for a while. However, in the mid-90s, she tried out f
by Olivia Harrison

Tattoos
29 Of The Most Impressive Pop Culture Tattoos
by Meghan De Maria

Body
Do You Have Restless Leg Syndrome Or Are You Just Fidgety?
There's probably at least one person in your office who taps their foot or shakes their leg incessantly while they work — maybe it's you. Indee
by Cory Stieg

Pop Culture
Gwyneth Paltrow's Mum Has Harsh Words For The New York Times<...
Blythe Danner isn't happy with Maureen Dowd. The actress wrote a letter to The New York Times about Dowd's column published Sunday. In the column
by Meghan De Maria

Entertainment News
Harvey Weinstein Could Still Be Prosecuted For Alleged Rape Of Ro...
Last week, Rose McGowan named producer Harvey Weinstein as her alleged rapist during a Twitter thread calling out Amazon for its negligence in addressing h
by Kathryn Lindsay

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Fashion
The Fashion Industry's Complicity With Sexual Abuse Sucks
Here we are, mid-way through an investigation into why women didn’t stand up to the bloated self-importance of yet another sex predator, this time the di
by Caryn Franklin

Entertainment News
Who Is Michael Barrett? Anna Faris' Reported New Beau
Anna Faris reportedly has a new beau, cinematographer Michael Barrett. People reports that the couple was spotted together in September and E! Online says
by Rebecca Farley

Books & Art
Why We Should All Be Reading To My Trans Sisters
“During my transition, I was googling anything to do with trans women. I clutched onto any stories and absorbed everything I could find on Wikipedia and
by Georgia Murray

Shatterbox
How Gabourey Sidibe's New Film Captures Black Womens' Heartbreaki...
Gabourey Sidibe's directorial debut, The Tale Of Four, resonates as a poignant call-to-action for the Black Lives Matter generation. Created as part o
by Rachel Selvin

News
Melania Trump Accused Of Using Body Double (And The Internet Can'...
Recent footage has emerged of the US first lady standing beside President Trump and looking a little, er, different. Melania, who was wearing sunglasses an
by Natalie Gil

I'll Have What She's Having
This Photographer Captured How Women Look Before, During & After ...
The female orgasm isn't regularly depicted in films or on TV but when it is, the woman either seems to be having slightly too much of a good time (Meg
by Natalie Gil

TV Shows
Louis Theroux's Next Must-Watch Documentary Will Tackle Anorexia
Louis Theroux's current three-part documentary series, Dark States, explores some of the most devastating challenges affecting the US: sex trafficking
by Natalie Gil

Books & Art
A Girl's Guide To Protest, By Maria From Pussy Riot
by Georgia Murray

Fashion
Introducing Autumn's Layering Trend: Dresses Over Trousers
by Georgia Murray

Tech
Today's Google Doodle Celebrates A Science Superstar
Sorry, Neil deGrasse Tyson fans, before that guy became pop culture's favourite astrophysicist, there was Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
by Christopher Luu

Politics
Jeff Sessions Defends Comey Firing, Dodges Questions On Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions told senators today that he has not been interviewed by the special counsel investigating Russia's interference in the
by The Associated Press

TV Shows
Broad City Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: "Abbi's Mom"
Fresh off their drug-fueled bender that took place during last week's episode, Abbi and Ilana kicked of today's antics with gusto. We join the wo
by Kathryn Lindsay

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Entertainment News
Michelle Williams Of Destiny's Child Opens Up About Her Struggles...
Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams got real about her history with depression and suicidal thoughts while on The Talk on Wednesday. Willi
by Madison Medeiros

TV Recaps
Riverdale Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: "Nighthawks"
First and foremost, I’d like to thank episode recaps for existing – mainly because we get to be reminded of the steamy shower scene adorned with Veroni
by Lindsay Arakawa

Health News
The #WhatConsentMeansToMe Hashtag Shows The Importance Of Underst...
In the two weeks since the Harvey Weinstein allegations came to light, women and men have begun opening up about their own experiences with sexual harassme
by Caitlin Flynn

Health News
Mother Of Slain Teen Urges Donald Trump To Support LGBTQ Children
Katrina Johnson, whose genderfluid teen's murder is now being investigated by the Department of Justice as a hate crime, has a message for Donald Trum
by Caitlin Flynn

Entertainment News
Alyssa Milano Details What Needs To Change In Hollywood After Har...
Hollywood's long history of sexual harassment and assault has recently been the topic of conversation after dozens of women came forward with allegati
by Madison Medeiros

TV Shows
The Craft Star Says That Charmed Copie...
A consequence of the film's popularity was that other productions were taking cues from the movie.
by Christopher Luu

Entertainment News
Project Runway Contestant Mychael Knight Has Died
Fashion designer Mychael Knight, who competed on Project Runway and Project Runway: All Stars died on Tuesday at age 39, Entertainment Weekly reports. Knig
by Madison Medeiros

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