Lifestyle

This long, long road was crucial for the movement of troops during World War II before becoming the road trip par excellence in the 1960s and 1970s thanks to hippies and beatniks

After years of booming vegan and vegetarian diets, data reveals that the movement is somewhat in decline. This is bad news, but not entirely

The 67-year-old artist breaks with the unwritten rule of an industry devoted to the utopia of eternal youth

The arrival of winter has us considering this basic item in everyone’s closet, one that has evolved into both luxurious and accessible versions

Some experts suggest it’s a matter of how people have been socialized emotionally: women typically learn from a young age to attend to others’ needs and even anticipate them

They are among the most widely cultivated plants in the world, and can thrive in complete neglect, able to withstand both harsh summers and low temperatures

Devices like the Satisfyer have helped to shatter taboos of female self-pleasure, but the same technology has kept others from exploring their bodies and the infinite paths to ecstasy

Erika Lust presents her company as an ethical alternative to the industry. However, some experts argue that her films still operate under the same beliefs as mainstream pornography

The consumption of edible insects, a common part of the diet of some Asian and Latin American countries, is tentatively gaining ground in Europe despite the cultural divide. The EU already allows the use of four invertebrates in food products, and some chefs are experimenting with them

Erotic asphyxiation, which impedes breathing at the point of orgasm, is on a dangerous high — and its rise could be driven by the culture we consume

Escapes from the stress of modern life, places to recharge batteries — men’s retreats have been identified by the Global Wellness Center as a major trend in 2025

For most of human history, a continuous eight-hour snooze was not the norm

Faced with an increasingly expensive and homogenized nightlife scene, house parties are reclaiming their place as a refuge to enjoy oneself, build community, and discover music in a much more genuine way

He became globally famous for painting the soles of his shoes red, although he’d been sketching since he was a child. Today, Louboutin is celebrating: his brand turns 35, rejuvenating itself thanks to Gen Z and changes in the way heels are perceived

The actress, model and farmer who grew up surrounded by cinema disappeared when the industry stopped calling in her 40s and hasn’t stopped working in recent years (Oscar nomination included). She now shines in Bvlgari jewelry with the light of an eternal diva

Success is no longer the goal for young people starting out on their careers: many frequently move from company to company to find the one that best suits their needs and prioritize their personal lives

Emanuel Hernandez and Elena Soboleva founded the Chicago Scream Club in June, and today their sessions attract up to 200 participants and have taken them to more than 10 cities across the US

Talking about someone behind their back gets a bad rap, but it can also be a force that unites and helps create bonds. What matters is who you share gossip with and how you use it, whether to connect or divide, to understand or to judge

Countries like Romania, Serbia, and Bosnia upkeep socialist spaces, with the aim of turning them into ‘Instagrammable’ spots where people can experience the regimes of the past

Until recently, cheating meant having physical intimacy with another person, but not anymore. Today, mobile devices allow for an unprecedented kind of intimacy with others, while offering tons of explicit content. How does one reconcile this with having a partner? 

The tradwife phenomenon has swept across social media but their husbands, who benefit most from their time in the kitchen, remain in the shadows

In a narcissistic twist, society’s benefactors broadcast that they are as generous as they are powerful, getting their names associated with culturally relevant institutions in exchange for cash

Term defines the connection between fans and the famous — and could help to establish a line between admiration and obsession

The retreat promises ‘total reconnection’ in one week. Its proponents speak of catharsis; its detractors, of a too-abrupt journey into one’s own wounds