Hailee Steinfeld Talks Love & Conquering The Big Screen

So far, Bumblebee star Hailee Steinfeld has sailed through fame without a single scandal, an apology tour, or a fashion fail. But can it last? After all, love can make you do crazy things....

Your STD Questions, Answered

Whether you’re thinking of marriage, a casual relationship or even a one-night-stand, it’s always best to be in the know about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Here are some questions to ask that can make a healthy difference in an intimate relationship.

Ask Him Anything

A/ As much as it pains me to say it and as much as I worry this will only contribute to the crime wave of girlfriends stealing cozy zip-ups all over this planet...yes, it’s adorable.

5 Exercises For Your Love Handles

Ever notice that mound of excess fat perched on top of your hips? Despite being a comfy cushion to rest yours or bae’s hands on from time to time, they make bodycon dresses and skinny jeans a nightmare to put on. Even after getting your regular dose of exercise in, love handles can remain the bane of your existence if you haven’t targeted your workout sessions to specifically tackle this area. Lakshika Pinto explains how you can now handle the situation successfully!

Are You Ready To Be A Friend With Benefits?

A friend with benefits sitch can lead to an amazing time in bed and allow you to explore your sexuality all the while remaining free of everything that goes hand-in-hand with a serious relationship. While this may be an ideal option if all you want to do is focus on things like working on yourself or building a career, it can also get more strenuous than an actual affair if you don’t do it right. Practically speaking, not everyone is cut out to be a part of this modern “dating” trend. If you are in a similar situation or are wondering if it may be for you, consider the following first.

Anxiety Braggers - How Mental Health Got Competitive

We live in acutely pressured times, where colleagues try to out-stress one another and friends throw around words like OCD, anxiety and depression. Has mental health become the latest battleground for social competitiveness? Annie Brookstone investigates.

Master's Or None?

As every new kid on the block seems to have a bachelor’s degree nowadays, making sure you stand out amidst the crowds of degree-holders is key to your career succession. Does that mean getting a master’s degree or more experience? LAKSHIKA PINTO weighs the pros and cons of being a jack of all trades as opposed to a master of one!

Card Tricks

What’s the deal with business cards? In today’s super-digital age, the business card is one of the few bits of physical information we still depend on. Turns out, it’s a lot to do with positive recall and first impressions!

Effed Up At A Colleague's Party?

You can still save the day!

Soul To Sole Hangover Healing

Lankan folks don’t kid around when it comes to end-of-year celebrations, so it’s only natural that some of these December nights will end up with you on a trusty friend’s couch, scrolling through all your drunk texts, suffering from a splitting headache, a queasy stomach and a mouth drier than the Colombo heat (we’ve all been there!).But fear not, we’re not telling you to hold back on the partying (what, blasphemy is that!?). Instead, Anuradha Withanachchi drops deets on how to handle all your after-the-afterparty (and end of year) problems.

Ask Him Anything

Love advice from our guy guru, Logan Hill.

A Korean Wave: The Rise Of K-Beauty In Sri Lanka

A few years ago, the beauty scene was dominated by brands coming from the western hemispere, and we loved them. Even though ehty cost major rupees, us Lankan gals begged, borrowed and stole (okay, relax: we're not being literal) to get our hands on the loot that signified the holy grail of beauty. Fast forward to the present: While we love our tried-and-tested European magnets, products made in the South Korean peninsula have fast climbed the beauty ranks to become a viable alternative (in some cases, a replacement even) thanks to a plethora of low-cost, highly efficient products that tend to be all natural, come in cute packaging and work miracles. Anuradha Withananchchi explores the beauty movement that's taken the island by storm.

My Best Friend Is Pregnant. Now What?

Somewhere between the weekly Long Island Iced Teas and Gossip Girl binges, we grew up. Facebook newsfeeds went from photos of happy hour shenanigans to baby announcements and kiddies birthday parties. It’s easy to turn a blind eye and continue sipping your daily cocktail, until it happens to someone really close to you, like your best friend. So, what do you do when your bestie tells you she’s expecting? First off, don’t freak out!

Feel Your Way

Why it pays to give your overworked brain a break and listen to your gut instincts instead.

A F**cking Fun Investigation

We Love To Pepper Our Language With An ‘E This’ Or A ‘No Sh!T’, But There’s More To It Than Just Throwing Down A Swear For Sh!ts And Giggles, Discovers Pottymouth Mel Evans.

Tales Of A Lankan Tomboy

Sneakers-check. Football scores-check. Janes-check. Whether it's playing a game of cricket or keeping tabs on the latest car model, it's quite difficult for a female to get the same respect as female when it comes to certain socially gendered activities. The larger world views women from a rather narrow point of view. What's worse, in Sri Lanka, there's a widely accepted opinion on a woman's role in life that's taken way too long to be refuted. What happens when you don't fit the mould? Rehana Packeeran divulges, and calls BS.

Beauty's Billion-Dollar Boss

Last year, one woman out-earned Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian. Her name: Huda Kattan, a make-up artist from Tennessee, who, quite simply, has single-handedly changed the way women look…

The Silent Sexual Assault

An alarming act called stealthing is now being recognised as the serious violation it is. Stay safe with this must-know info.

The Wonders Of Wellawaya With Jetwing Kaduruketha

The Wonders Of Wellawaya With Jetwing Kaduruketha

Ditch Your Five-Year Plan

Here’s a question scarier than that creepy clown in It: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” [Insert bloodcurdling scream.] You’ve probably heard it a kajillion times—from your parents, your friends, potential employers, and ugh, lame first dates. And even if you typically deflect with a corny response, chances are high that, inside, you feel a mounting panic that goes something like this: SOS! Everyone else has their life figured out and I have no clue....I’m so effing screwed. Permission to stop spiralling, granted.

Are Young Women Totally Over The Pill?

Lately, I’ve felt like I’m the last millennial still on the Pill.

Why Do We Love Being Submissive In The Bedroom?

During Office Hours, We're All 'power to the Woman!' So Why Are So Many Feminists Happy to Hand Over the Reins Behind Closed Doors?

Would You Give Up Sex For Love?

Would You Give Up Sex For Love?

Why Are Female Friendships So Complicated?

Gossiping, backstabbing, side-taking, alienating — ever launched or been hit by these weapons of friendship destruction? Find out what brings them out, and what you can do to keep them away.

Love, Plate

Love, Plate

Ask Him Anything

Ask Him Anything

Received An Absurd Gift? Here's What To Do!

Everybody loves a good present; more so on their big day. Although, the bride and groom will probably be exhausted by the end of the wedding and would’ve completely forgotten about the gifts. In my case, the goal was to get out of my saree as fast as possible and go to bed. No, nothing kinky. I just needed sleep.

Riding High

Kaley Cuoco has had her share of ups and downs. But the award winning actress has always come out on top. Here, she talks candidly about finding love after heartbreak, being a boss in Hollywood, and owning her future.

How To Handle Your Stretch Marks!

Stretch marks can leave us feeling embarrassed and ashamed, but life’s too short to let your scars get in the way. here’s how to handle them.

How To Make A Long-distance Relationship Work!

Relationships are hard, but long-distance ones are the worst because they often don’t work out. Sure, they can be loving, intense and even passionate,but when the going gets tough, the relationship can’t be properly tested because you’re not physically together. Developing a romantic connection,especially if you’re in it for the long haul, requires plenty of commitment and, above all, action—two foundations that are hard to implement in an LDR. But while being apart is challenging, there are some LDRs that grow and thrive.