Health

Gone are the days where reading books about sex are considered well, embarrassing (to say the least). We say open that sex book with a…

You’ve probably been thinking about starting meditation for a while—after all, we’re always telling you how good it is,…

From Friday night after-work drinks to a Sunday BBQ with your mates and beers, it’s no secret that drinking alcohol at social…

We all know someone—or it may be ourselves—who is experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, exhaustion or are just…

If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some…

One of the many things we learned in 2020 is that lockdown brings out the aspiring baker in every New Zealander. Stuck at home once again,…

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student—or the mere thought of the lotus position has got you scratching your…

If you’re anything like me, finding the motivation to bust your butt at the gym is not high on the priority list. Between working,…

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…

As much as Covergirl would have us believe life is all easy breezy beautiful, sometimes you need more than lipstick to help you…

As we settle into the new normal of snap lockdowns, more than a handful of us will be missing our trips to the gym and may also be…

Keeping moving and getting outdoors are essential parts of staying healthy both in and out of the Covid-19 lockdown. With so…

The importance of mental wellbeing at this point in time cannot be understated. With an emphasis on mental wellness, Ārepa founder…

It’s Friday afternoon, you're counting down the minutes to 5 pm where you can relax, socialise with your bubble and let your…

There’s nothing like a run in the sunshine to get you out of the house when you start feeling a little cooped up. So why not reset…

So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…

Why is PMS still so badly understood? There’s a brilliant catch-all term to encompass female hormone-related physical maladies and…

While TLC told us not to, sometimes it’s good to venture away from the rivers and lakes that you’re used to. Lucky for us, there…

When the going, along with your skin and back muscles, gets tough, there’s only one thing to do: a spa day. Sometimes all the sheet…

Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was…

In the wise words of Justin Timberlake—we’re bringing sexy back (to the bedroom). The world of sex toys is a big one, to say…

Gone are the days when not being able to eat gluten meant you were doomed to living a doughnut-less existence. Two years ago Charlie Mia…

With constant noise and distraction creeping into our daily lives, disconnecting is a pretty big ask. For those who can’t bear the…

While we might all be going to bed earlier (like A LOT earlier) and sleeping in longer since going into lockdown, our sleeping patterns seem…

Wellington is a notoriously hilly city. Many daily commuters and students tackle steep inclines along their route to work and university.…

If reading the best sex-positive books and listening to sex-positive podcasts sounds like your proverbial jam, then you’ll want to…

We can all be found guilty of becoming a bit of a ‘stress head’ from time to time, but who can blame us? What with impending…

Sex should be fun. For everyone involved. But it should also be safe. Knowing your way around sexually transmitted infections (STIs) keeps…

The sexual wellness industry is thriving, as is the world’s understanding of varying sexual experiences. If coronavirus had a…

Ah the humble bicycle—getting us around and looking after our health since time immemorial. If you spent lockdown enviously eyeing…

Do you feel like your skin needs extra love in winter? From dryness to breakouts, winter can make your skin crazy. The solution? Change up…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full with lots of banana inflatables)…

If you're looking for a cheap—and in most cases free—way to keep your fitness levels up now that restrictions have eased,…

There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.…

After two months of working from home, catching up with friends and family via Zoom, not being able to work off our stress at the gym and…

Alongside our love for runny poached eggs, Australians love to run. We’re running and jogging more than we were a decade ago, with…

Here’s the thing. Working from home can be bittersweet. Sure, you may be able to pop the alarm on snooze more times than usual and…

Running—you either love it, or you don’t. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, we know running and exercise in general…

Whether you’ve got the coordination of a baby giraffe or you’re a dancer from way back, lockdown is the perfect time to try your…

We get it, you’ve been trawling the shops for weeks and you still haven’t been able to find the old Dettol sanny back in stock,…

Staying active during self-isolation is pretty important for our mental and physical well-being. There’s nothing quite like a run to…

Unless you're a permanent work-from-homer or a professional gamer, your current home office desk set up is probably not the…

So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…

Well, what a year this week has been. Humans are creatures of habit by nature, and as uncertainty and isolation loom over our routines,…

Whether you’re in self-isolation, putting physical distancing into practice or need something to take your mind off things, you…

Whether you're in self-imposed quarantine or you just don't fancy sharing sweaty equipment with a stranger, hitting the gym may not…

The roaring twenties 2.0 are here and if this is the decade you’re looking for a truly life changing experience, then the Camino de…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full with lots of banana inflatables)…

If the idea of setting your alarm for a ungodly hour pre-6am spins induces a frenzied panic, and after work hours are dedicated to those…

Edna Swart is the considerable brains behind the ed&i swimwear and body care range and recently starred on TVNZ's Boss Babes.…

Ever wanted to eat chocolate covered things two or three times a day and not feel guilty about it? Then hiking the Annapurna Circuit in…

Broccoli equals good and doughnuts equal bad. Right? That statement couldn’t be further from the truth, according to a health…

So, you’re willing to venture into the world of yoga, but are feeling a little overwhelmed with where to start? We totally get that it…

When it comes to working out, lucky Wellingtonians have it good—there are so many options to get the body moving in the capital.…

Feeling enticed by the neverending benefits of yoga, but not quite sure how to transition from a high-intensity HIIT workout to a slow,…

Sensory-deprivation tanks, floatation tanks, float baths—whatever you want to call them no doubt you’ve heard someone raving…

Whether you’re #shreddingforsummer, looking for the hottest new workout trend, or are a weekend warrior needing a new challenge,…

It's always a good day when we get to roll out all of the latest and greatest foodie news for you to soak in—we're talking all…

Just when you thought yoga classes couldn’t get any more zen, we’ve gone and found a yoga class under the sea. Now, in case…

It is that time again foodies, the most delicious and indulgent food-related news has dropped and we are giving you the line-up you need in…

It's no secret that sustainability and waste-free living are ultimate trends right now—the kind of trend we are all about. As…

Auckland is blessed with a foodie scene that is fast-paced and constantly changing so we are always on the lookout for new products, new…

Get excited Auckland because while we’ve all been bemoaning the lack of good booze-free bar options in our fair city, there’s…

When we announced that Sky City had laid on two unmissable yoga classes 186 meters above the CBD, the events sold out within a matter…

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about…