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The trends you need to know that are ruling culture, style and beyond

When your first love becomes forever • Society tells us to play the field when we’re young – so why does staying with one person feel so radical?

Maia’s fresh start • When actress Maia Mitchell traded the bright lights of LA for bush in the Northern Rivers, it was a sliding doors moment in her career – and a very happy homecoming

We need to talk about ADHD in young women • We’ve been excluded from this conversation for a long time … and we’re suffering because of it

Sex position of the month: Cowgirl • Saddle up, partner

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Pop royalty • The OTT pop princess is back – here’s why she’s taking over

the playlist • Gigs you should be planning, shows you should be streaming and songs you should be screaming

It’s a Femininomenon • The reign of the OTT pop princess is back – and it’s a poignant reflection of the state of the world

Spacey Jane just makes sense • Ahead of their highly anticipated third studio album, Cosmo catches up with the indie rock band to explore turning the twenty-something experience into art

Layered to perfection • Master the art of perfume pairing with expert tips

Fragrance layering 101 • A few tips to consider before getting spritz happy with your fragrance collection

2025 beauty commandments • Whether you want to brighten, tighten or hit peak glass hair, these are the cult buys defining the year

Bag it or bet it • Could a bag really be a smarter investment than bitcoin?

Money bags Are luxury handbags actually a smart financial investment? • Designer handbags have never been more in demand, but there are a few things to consider before splashing out on one

That’s the bomb • Winter is nearing and, while it’s not quite coat season just yet, outerwear is fast becoming a must for many of us. Enter: bomber jackets, the cosy, comfy and oh-so-trending style you’re sure to reach for from autumn through winter

Adding a third • How to make threesomes work (without the drama)

What’s it really like to be a stay-at-home girlfriend? • Spoiler: the junior tradwife life isn’t as rosy as it looks online

So you want to get into ... threesomes • Here’s how to add a third without the drama

In ick-ness and in health • Is this sudden aversion to someone you’re dating a deal-breaker – or just a passing cringe?

A guide to bed chem • Can you build sexual chemistry, or does it need to spark from day one?

I cheated on my boyfriend with his best friend and I don’t feel bad about it • He told me my boyfriend’s darkest secret. Then he kissed me …

Breaking free • What it’s really like to cut your parents off

Your go-to comfort food just got an upgrade • It’s gnocchi, but fried. And secretly vegan

What it’s really like to cut off your parents • More and more young people have entered their family estrangement era, for better or for worse. But mostly for better

Does body neutrality serve disabled people?

How to network without the cringe factor • Wave goodbye to embarrassment and say hello to new opportunities

AMELIA DIMOLDENBERG MEANS BUSINESS • She’s the mastermind behind Chicken Shop Date and Hollywood’s go-to red carpet reporter. With more than 668m YouTube views and a combined 7.6m social media followers, the...