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"Antidepressants saved my life, now I'm coming off them"

Journalist Kate Demolder writes about her personal experience with depression and anti-depressants.

living • 28 Jul

Why do we turn to nostalgia for comfort?

The bleaker the present, the sweeter the past.

living • 21 Jul

Why young Irish designers are embracing traditional Irish symbols

Ireland may have no official national costume, but there are a number of iconic pieces that evoke a distinctive Irishness and that contemporary designers are …

Fashion • 21 Jul

Barbie: Her evolution from lipstick feminist to debated icon

Who would have thought that when a new children's toy was released on a day like any other in 1959, we would still be feeling …

Fashion • 08 Jun

Every Barbie-inspired outfit Margot Robbie wore on her press tour

Click through the gallery to see Margot Robbie's latest Barbie-inspired looks.

Fashion • 14 Jul

How AI is creating fashion models, designs, and campaigns

The fashion industry is often an early innovator when it comes to technology, with contemporary brands utilising the latest developments to maintain their reputation as …

Fashion • 29 Jun

Why do people cheat? I spoke to four people who did

Why do happy couples cheat? And can it ever be a good thing? Kate Demolder speaks to three people who have cheated in past relationships, …

living • 15 Jun

How has the sex scene evolved since #MeToo?

Kate Demolder discusses erotic thrillers, blind eyes, modesty garments and the state of desire onscreen post #MeToo.

living • 23 Jun

Dr. Caroline West on why audio erotica is booming in popularity

Caroline West writes about the popularity of audio erotica, and why it offers a different kind of comfort and excitement to users, especially women.

living • 15 Jun

The Irish designers making affordable and sustainable swimwear

When it comes to shopping sustainably, swimwear is a space where even the most environmentally conscious among us may fall down.

Fashion • 15 Jun

Rediscovering the glamour of Dublin's lost department stores

The glamorous history of Dublin's lost department stores

You know Brown Thomas, Arnotts and maybe even Switzers, but what about the rest? Fashion historian Ruth Griffin explores the glamour and glitz of Dublin's …

Fashion • 12 Jun

Fatphobia and dating: "You're either fetishised or admonished"

Recent discussions of fatphobia have appeared in headlines across the US about Lizzo and Brendan Fraser's film The Whale, but fatphobia is very present in …

living • 08 Jun

Meet the celeb-backed therapist bringing face yoga to Ireland

Agnes Gajewska has worked with everyone from Angela Scalon to Samantha Barry, but the key to her thriving business is balance and support female energy.

Fashion • 09 Jun

Sonya Lennon on positive aging and celebrating her 50s

Sínann Fetherston sat down with Sonya Lennon to discuss her recent podcast series, her views on aging, and the legacy of beloved Irish fashion brand …

living • 01 Jun

Review: Sofwave, the FDA-approved fine-line diminishing treatment

Is the latest buzz product in aesthetics clinics the world over worth it? Kate Demolder tries it out.

Fashion • 24 May

Meet the Irish designer turning off-cuts into dog wear

Victoria G.L. Brunton sits down with Aoife Rooney, a sustainably-minded Irish designer using her off-cuts for pet wear.

Fashion • 26 May

Niamh Delmar on workplace stress and avoiding burnout

Niamh Delmar is a Chartered Registered Counselling Psychologist and provides Psychological Support Workshops to work environments.

living • 24 May

Are psychedelic drugs the answer to the mental health crisis?

Recreational drugs known for mind-altering trips are being studied to treat depression, substance use, and other disorders.

living • 24 May

10 questions with the mysterious TG4 intern going viral online

Gossiping with Intern TG4, Connemara's Lady Whistledown.

living • 11 May

Louise Gilsenan wore a blush pink gown on her wedding day. Photo: Louise Gilsenan

Meet the Irish brides who said "I do" to alt wedding dresses

Many factors have gone into making non-traditional wedding outfits popular, including sustainability, accessibility, how we express our genders, cost, and the recent pandemic.

Fashion • 28 Apr

Why are so many people hooked on hiking?

Every weekend morning brings with it an endless stream of selfies from the hiking trail, but what is it about this humble pastime that has …

living • 18 Apr

How did Coachella become the 'Influencer Olympics'?

When we think of festival fashion, the first image that probably materialises is a boho maxi skirt, fringed jacket, flower crown, glitter face makeup and …

Fashion • 21 Apr