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Ashanthi Kicks Back

She has transitioned from the young hip-hop icon we’ve all grown to love into a young adult contemporary artist, empowering women with her sound. Armed with her phenomenal voice, Ashanthi’s letting her passion be her guiding force.

5 Ways To Steal Emily Ratajkowski's Style

Draw femme street-style inspo from one of the sexiest women of our time.

8 Types Of People You'll Meet On Board

Every millennial woman loves to travel and really, why not?

Don't Hate Morning People – Be One!

Getting out of bed in the dark dead of winter truly sucks – but it might be a key part of your overall wellbeing.

Do Career Tests Actually Work?

What test types are out there? When should you take them? How could taking one help you? Find out here, whether you’re choosing subjects to study or wanting a career change.

5 Youtube Channels For The Millennial Career Woman

After an entire day of hustle, is your favourite time of the day for watching YouTube videos just before bedtime? Well, boss lady, we have five YouTube suggestions for you to stay inspired for the next day right before you hit the sack!

10 Questions You Need To Ask At Your Next Interview

It's not all about what the interviewer asks you: impressing your next boss comes down to the questions you ask them, too. Here's what you need to know

The Mane Game

One common desire that most women have is to rock a healthy, strong mane. Long, short, cropped, layered, etc. Whatever your style is, Lakshika Pinto dishes out a few basic tips on how you can give your hair the best care.

Do Hair-Growth Vitamins Really Work?

Do hair-growth Vitamins really work?

What It Takes To Be An Influencer

So you don’t have Kylie-level clout yet, but you do have at least one social media account, right? Then you can turn your casual online presence into a side hustle… or even a lucrative career (some influencers rake in upward of Rs. 175,503,510 per year!). It takes more work than slapping a filter on a cute #Lewk , but with a little grit and this pro guide, you can learn to make bank.

Why Your Skin Feels Like Damaged Goods

From sun exposure to laundry detergents to smiling too much, there are so many factors that play a role in why you might feel like your skin looks damaged.

Are You Ready To Get Charged By Your Challenges?

Do you feel bored and empty after completing that momentous project at work?

Get Your Side-Eye Game On

You would’ve witnessed iconic side-eye moments from Riri’s reaction to Miley Cyrus’s VMA performance to little YouTube star Chloe’s shade. Having said that, throwing the infamous sideeye is not limited to celebrities. You’ve probably done this a 100 times, too, like that one time when you walked into this room and this girl couldn’t stop casting her gaze sideways. Decoding and dealing with this type of sassy shade isn’t difficult to fathom. Sumaiya Shuaibdeen gets into position to show you how.

Why Your Mental Health Needs Music

The more we understand about mental health, the more we learn that there are many ways you can look after yours. Enter music therapy – a form of psychology that could be just what you need

Female And Fearless

With her larger than life persona and humble attitude, Ishani Jayamaha, film director and writer, is a delightful conversationalist. The vibe she exudes isn’t a surprise being a storyteller of our generation. With her beautiful and heartwarming short film Kakkutta, she made her mark in a largely male-dominated industry which women usually think twice in venturing into! Here, she talks about the trials and tribulations she faced.

Your Guide To Not-So-Romantic Kisses

Great kissing can lead to some fun places like the bedroom or the backseat of your car, while others will make your hormones question their own existence! Here’s a round-up of terrible kisses and how you can deal with them.

I Was Told I Was Going To Die Five Times A Day...

Morgan Reardon trialled WeCroak, an app that constantly reminded her that her life could end at any moment. Here's how she got on...

Everything You Need To Know About Tampons

If you look closely at Lankan society, you will notice two types of people: The ones who are totally against the idea of tampons, and those who are completely on board with wearing them. What’s alarming to note is the fact that as Sri Lankans, we’ve grown up perceiving tampons as taboo (no thanks to what we’ve learned at school and home). As a result, young women are considerably unlearned on the subject of tampons. All we seem to know is that’s its totally frowned upon. So, what the deal with tampons and why are we so fussed about using them? Sumaiya Shuaibdeen shares with the class.

When You Coach Him To Be A Great BF (...For His Next GF)

Raise your hand if this has happened to you: You dated a guy when he still had his relationship training wheels on. But after spending months—or years!—with you, he learned a bunch of important stuff, like how to share his feelings, buy his newborn niece a cute #OOTD, and chase his dreams. And then…he left, only to take his fresh skills (and the clothes you helped him pick out) straight into a rocksolid bond with someone else.

Love Conquers All!

It was February 14, 2005, and little did Asherah know that she would meet the love of her life at the concert she was going for. Shehan didn’t know anything about love at first sight till he first set eyes on Asherah. How would they know anything about that? They were both only 15 years old! In May 2005, Shehan asked Asherah out at a KFC car park and she said ‘yes’! Today, Asherah and Shehan Gomez are living a life of love and understanding.

Must Love Pets (To Beat The Stress)

Any pet owner will tell you that living with a pet comes with a heap of benefits, like constant companionship, love, and affection. Based on a survey*, 90% of pet owners consider the animal a part of their families. This factor alone reinforces the role of these animal-human connections. But, there’s something else that’s an even greater advantage: pets help you deal with stress!

Battle The Demon That Keeps You Up At Night

No matter how tired you are, the monster under your bed won’t let you sleep. You start to wonder whether you’re really a night owl who can only function after dark. The problem? Staying awake isn’t your choice, rather it’s something you’ve grown to believe is a part of you. Raise your hand if that monster, better known as insomnia, makes it difficult to fall or stay sleep in the night. Unbeknownst to many, this is a disorder, that many completely neglect or sweep under the rug, can wreak havoc in your life if untreated. What exactly is insomnia and how do you deal? SUMAIYA SHUAIBDEEN explores the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep.​​​​​

Should You Give Your Partner A Second Chance?

Being in a relationship is hard af and maintaining one is no walk in the park either. It takes plenty of work and even more communication between both parties. But, what happens when one party messes up or fails to put in that extra effort to keep the social context we live in on this paradise isle and the variety of missteps that can happen, the question on my mind was, ‘If this happened to me, should I give my partner another chance?’

Skin Care Is The New Hair Care

The same stuff that gives you a glow now makes your strands look bomb.

A Guide To Loving Yourself

Self-love is often misinterpreted on social media (holla at all the fitness gurus living their best lives!), but what’s important to understand is that it helps us take better care of our loved ones. The more you appreciate yourself, the more love you have to give. After that, qualities like kindness and forgiveness will come easily to you. So, how do you even go about this process of self-love? Let’s start on the road to discovery.

Will I Have Time To Walk My Dog?

Five Important Questions To Ask Your Next Employer In 2018

Kesha In Control

The chart-topping singer who soared to stardom with a gives-zero-fucks attitude is back. And this time, she does care…about a lot of things. Get to know the new, appealingly vulnerable, “sometimes” confident, still incredibly talented artist.

The Rise Of ‘Incel': The New Wave Of Terrorism That Targets You

There’s a new group of extremists gaining ground, targeting females around the world. So what exactly is ‘Incel’? Joshua Joynes investigates…

Marriage And Human Rights Violations: Are They Closely Linked?

Getting married is sometimes, no easy feat. With the multitude of faiths and the rules by each of them, getting hitched for many is no longer as easy as heading to a civil court or registrar. It involves time, multiple discussions and even tears. Certain groups in Sri Lanka do not even have a say in who they marry — often, the parents decide for them, and in instances, the woman does not even need to present for her own marriage.

Unbreak Your Heart: Coping With Disloyalty

When he shamelessly admitted to cheating on me, I crawled into my bed crying, feeling less and less beautiful, hating myself for not trying harder to please him in bed. I realized, when I was supposed to blame him for his mistake, I was blaming myself.” – Yasara, 25 (married)