Marta Parszeniew
What It Really Costs to Go On ‘Love Island’
An appearance on the UK's biggest reality show can lead to a lucrative career, but not every contestant makes it to influencer stardom.
Why Do Posh People Perform So Badly On 'Love Island'? An Investigation
Nothing can said to be certain, except death, taxes and Hooray Henries trying and failing to pull on nagt.
The Tracksuit Has Been Evolving For Almost a Century
Sweatsuits took over the world this past year. Here's how they got there.
2020 Was the Year People Took 'Wellness' Into Their Own Hands
The spirituality and wellness industries had to adapt to a world in crisis as anxious people flocked to free or cheap services.
We Review Film and TV's Most Famous Fat Suits
From 'Borat 2' to 'Mad Men' to 'Hairspray', a fat writer looks at mainstream examples of the fat suit in action.
The 'Get Rich Quick' MLM Schemes Targeting Gen Z During Lockdown
Young people out of work from COVID-19 are falling victim to controversial multi-level marketing schemes.
I Have One of Europe's 'Most Useless' Degrees – This Is How My Life Turned Out
Someone had to get a BA in Circus Arts.
Where Did All the 'Dumb Blondes' Go?
The stereotype dominated the cultural imagination in the 00s, but where are they now? Did they disappear, or have they been rebranded as entrepreneurs?
How Cosmetic Injections Can Help Trans Men
For some trans men, procedures like lipodissolve are an easy solution while waiting for gender-affirming surgery. For others, it's a cosmetic choice.
The Truth About 'Lesbian Bed Death'
If popular myth is to be believed, queer womxn like me are all destined for the Sahara Desert of sexual droughts.
The Strange, Tortured Evolution of the UK Music Charts
The Official UK Album and Singles Charts were once the only barometer of musical success. These days, it's a lot more complicated.
Why the Homes of 30-Something Men All Look the Same
Without women, straight cis men are happy sitting in rooms that contain solely a Lazy Boy armchair, a 60” TV and an Xbox.