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7 Of The Best Essential Oils To Add To Your Diffuser In 2022
Be it for sleep, stress or sex (yes, even sex), there’s an oil or two that can help with many of the problems standing in your way of…
How To Introduce Couple’s Sex Toys To The Bedroom For The First Time
If you’ve been in a relationship for a while now, and you’re wondering exactly how and when it’s appropriate to broach the…
What Is Sexual Wellness, According To A Sex Coach
Everyone is talking about sexual wellness these days—but what is it? Is it having a bedside drawer full of sex toys and lubes? Is it…
18 Feel-Good Movies To Watch On Netflix
When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to throw your feet up and hit the best feel-good movies on…
4 Next-Level At Home Workouts To Try
Our mental health is just as important as physical health, especially during times like these. And a big part of this is maintaining some of…
7 Epic Online Yoga Classes To Get Bendy At Home With
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student—or the mere thought of the lotus position has got you scratching your…
Chill Out With 9 Of The Best Podcasts For Mindfulness And Meditation
There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…
How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner
You’ve probably been thinking about starting meditation for a while—after all, we’re always telling you how good it is,…
The Best Meditation Apps To Download In 2022
Unless you’re one of those people who can close their eyes, clear their mind and find some zen without instantly…
The Powerful Benefits Of Turmeric—And The Brand New Supplement You Need To Try
Turmeric—the brilliant golden spice that’s known to both stain your clothes and make laksa and curry taste delicious—also…
Sweet Dreams, Here’s How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep Tonight
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…
How To Create The Ultimate Zen Meditation Space
After being forced to spend most of 2020 confined inside (global pandemics tend to have that effect), we’ve gotten pretty good at…
5 Surprising Ways To Sleep Better And Feel Great
In case you missed it, sleep matters. Alongside moving our bodies, and what we eat, it's what fuels the good life. We all know…
The Best Sex Toys Of 2022
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…
Why You Might Need A Digital Detox This Valentine’s Day, A Psychologist Explains
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Love it or hate, it seems there’s no escaping it sometimes. Whether you’re loved up or not, the…
12 Of The Tastiest Vegan Protein Powders To Try In 2022
With the weather getting warmer, we love to kick-start our day with a nourishing smoothie. But not all vegan protein powders are created…
The Best Sex Toys For Women Worth Exploring In 2022
The world of sex toys is a big one, to say the least, and much like your skincare routine, it’s essential you invest in the best of…
Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide
Who says Valentine’s Day needs to be about couples, expensive set menus, and cheap red roses? After the pure chaos of the…
How To Manage COVID At Home, According To A Registered Nurse
If you’re one of the unicorns that has not yet copped Coronavirus, this read is for you. The pandemic is far from over and one look…
Why You Need To Switch To Castile Soap In 2022
You’ve probably heard the words ‘castile soap’ thrown around before, and you’re most likely vaguely aware that…
The Best Meditation Playlists To Help You Reach Peak Relaxation Mode In 2022
It's 2022 and the fact of the matter is, Lo-fi hip hop is out, binaural beats are in. If we could go to a zenned-out meditation…
10 Easy Ways To Start Saving Your Dollars In 2022
Ahh, money. It’s elusive, yet ever-present, hated but loved. We can’t live with it, can’t live without it. And we all know…
Lovehoney Is Offering Up To 70% Off Sex Toys So You Can Kickstart 2022 The Right Way
If you missed sexual wellness brand Lovehoney’s mammoth New Year's sale last January, oh do we have the greatest news for…
The Best Sex Lubes To Try In 2022
Lube in your sex life is what cheese in your food life should be, an absolute staple. Because without lube, there is no smorgasbord of…
The Best Sex Toys For Couples To Try In 2022
It’s the year 2021 and look, if you don’t have a bedside table drawer overflowing with butt plugs and all kinds of vibrators…
The Best Sex Books Of 2022
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…
10 Of The Best Running Apps To Get You Motivated
When it comes to running, we often think of marathon runners clocking excruciatingly long distances, ridiculously early morning wakeups and…
The Best Yoga Mats You Can Buy Online In 2022
Not all yoga mats are created equal—or so we learned very quickly after all that iso-yoga last year. Turns out you can get…
8 Things To Do If You’re Feeling Down According To A Counsellor
We all know someone—or it may be ourselves—who is experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, exhaustion or are just…
10 TED Talks To Help You Practice Mindfulness And Manage Stress
When you're having one of those days where you're feeling frazzled, stressed out or overwhelmed, even the simplest of tasks can…
12 Of The Best Health And Fitness Apps To Download Now
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…
Make These 5 Easy Swaps To Get More Good On Your Plate
With fad-diets and gimmicks finally a thing of the past, we've re-assessed what healthy eating means to us. And rather than waiting…
What To Say To Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health, According To A Psychologist
In Australia, it's estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime and in any one year,…
How To Navigate Through The Uncertainty This World Mental Health Day
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it is estimated that almost half of the Australian population will experience a…
10 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health According To A Psychologist
In Australia, the prevalence of mental illness is hard to ignore, with approximately one in every five Australians experiencing a mental…
10 Sure-Fire Ways Guaranteed To Get You In The Mood
Deadlines. Peak hour traffic. Calls from Auntie Jill. There are many roadblocks and unavoidable obstacles in life that can hinder your…
The Best Male Sex Toys For 2022
It can be a difficult and awkward world to navigate. The sex toy universe for anyone with a penis has been previously marginalised to a…
The Best Essential Oil Diffusers To Help You Relax In 2021
With the stress of the past couple of year and all the extra time we’re still spending at home, it’s not surprising that…
Here’s What To Say After R U OK? Day
Considering the way things are in the world right now, there's probably not many of us that can honestly answer yes to…
10 Ways To Ease PMS, Balance Your Hormones And Have A Happy Period
Why is PMS still so badly understood? There’s a brilliant catch-all term to encompass female hormone-related physical maladies and…
When And Where Can I Get The COVID-19 Vaccine In Australia?
Vaccination is the most effective way to protect against infectious diseases—when you get vaccinated, your immune system is trained to…
Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet
The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…
Glow Up Your Routine With Our Favourite 2021 Wellness Products
It’s no secret self-care and wellness are on the up and up—and rightly so. With burnout becoming a legitimate condition and…
5 Mindfulness Activities To Try When You’re Feeling Anxious
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone—but when that stress and worry snowballs and turns into anxiety, it can certainly feel like…
How To Tell Your Boss You Need To Take A Mental Health Day
Here in Australia, while we are lucky enough to have paid sick leave, our workplace culture is usually at odds with the law—who…
The 90s Have Come Full Circle With Lessons On Digital Detoxing You Need In Your Life
If your screen time report has ever given you a fright (guilty, how can it be that many hours?) then you’ll probably want to consider…
The Best Menstrual Cups To Try In 2021
Menstrual cups, let's talk about them. If you haven’t already jumped on the more eco-friendly bandwagon, you’re probably in…
The Best Yoga Mats You Can Buy Online In 2021
Not all yoga mats are created equal—or so we’re learning very quickly after thre weeks of isolation and trying our best to…
Give Someone A Little Self-Care With This Gift Guide For All Things Beauty And Wellness
If there is one thing that is definitely on everyone’s wish list this year, it’s some time to take a breather and indulge in a…
Become A Yogi Master With Lululemon’s Game-Changing New Yoga Mat
Whether you’re at a yoga class every second day without fail or you just like to wind down with a vinyasa every now and again,…
5 Emerging Wellness Trends We Tried So You Don’t Have To
Following recent events, if you have found yourself re-prioritising your self-care and wellness, we feel you. To ensure the opportunity to…
Everything You Need To Know About ‘Data Bias’ And How It Affects Women
At Urban List, we believe it’s important to recognise trailblazers who align their values with actions, which is why we’ve…
Limber Up, This Online Store Is Giving Away $75,000 Worth Of Sex Toys
Brace your erotic selves, one of Australia’s biggest sex toy meccas is giving away all the pleasure goods and to put it…
Set Your Intentions With This Beginner’s Guide To Crystals
Maybe you’ve got a piece of rose quartz sitting on your bedroom dresser collecting dust. Maybe you’ve been eyeing up an amethyst…
Australia’s First Same Day Morning After Pill Delivery Service Just Launched
Appropriately coinciding with International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March, Australia’s first morning after pill delivery service…
Ask Allira | How The Hell Do I Manifest?
Welcome to Ask Allira, the monthly column where sassy psychic and badass spiritual and mindset coach Allira Potter will sprinkle her special…
Up Your ‘Gram Game At New Zealand’s 10 Most Beautiful Lavender Farms
With its bright purple colour and distinctive floral aroma, lavender is a favourite flower for many. And while it may be known to repel…
6 Mindfulness Activities To Try If You Struggle To Meditate
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 12 months, it’s that prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is…
Forget Colouring Books, This Is The New Mindfulness Hobby To Get Around In 2021
If you’ve never been into colouring books and puzzles seem far too mundane, or you could never stay consistent with journaling, we may…
Ditch Your Standard Hand Sanitiser For This Game-Changing Sustainable Soap
Aside from face masks and toilet paper (we’re still shaking our heads at that one), hand sanitiser was easily one of the most popular…
14 Genius Gifts To Treat Yourself To This Valentine’s Day
While we can all thank the ancient Romans for the most romantic day of the entire year, in the 21st Century, Valentine’s Day means a…
Everything You Need To Know About CBD Oil Now That It’s Available Over The Counter
If you’re feeling like everyone is talking about CBD oil, it’s not your imagination. Google searches for CBD oil have gone up a…
Say Namaste To 5 Of The Best Yoga Retreats In Australia
Yoga—good for the body, great for the soul, even better for the spirit. But rather than slug it out solo, why not head for one of…
Here’s Exactly How To Start Your Work Year Like A Boss
One thing we can probably all agree on? 2020 was a bit of a jerk. Most of us learnt to live that work-from-home life, playing musical chairs…
Lace Up Your Waterproof Boots And Hit 10 Of Australia’s Best Hikes And Walks
If the idea of pulling up your bootstraps and loading your life onto your back sparks joy, you’ll be glad to know there’s…
4 Summer Smoothie Recipes To Get You Glowing From The Inside Out
We are constantly being bombarded with beauty and skincare products to achieve everything from banishing acne and fine lines to boosting…
5 Of The Best Air Purifying Plants To Green Up Your Bedroom With
Getting a good night’s sleep for some of us is like finding a needle in a haystack—rare, difficult to find and even harder to…
Meet The 6 Aussie Artists Adding Colour To Donating Blood This Year
2020 has been a wild ride for everyone, but if the year has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lifts your spirits quite like giving…
6 Of The Best Sleep Apps To Download Right Now
Struggling to sleep right now? Well pick up your phone, because we know just what might help. Picking up your phone to help you sleep may…
Kick That Iso Sugar Habit And Spread The Booch Love With This Easy Straight Swap
Healthy drink lovers listen up, Australia’s top selling Remedy Kombucha now comes in a 1.25 litre bottle so you can be THAT guy at…
Find Your Inner Happiness With These Mood Shifting Journals And Cards
Your mental health is always as important as your physical health, but currently, with all the wild goings on in the world, our mental…
Up Your Sexpert Game At Australia’s First Virtual Sexual Wellness Camp
The year is 2020 and fuelling your sexual wellness and happiness is truly up there with your mental health and overall wellbeing. Thank…
Take Note, XES Is The New Sex Toy Line Changing The Game For People With Disabilities
The sexual wellness industry is thriving, as is the world’s understanding of varying sexual experiences. If coronavirus had a…
Take Your Foot Off The Gas, Here’s Why You Feel Like You’re Heading For Burnout
Six months into this pandemic (no really, we counted twice), most of us are adjusting to the new normal—or at the very least,…
Add Some Self-Care To Your Next Online Order With The Iconic’s New Wellness Portal
How much easier would it be to squeeze in a little self-care time if we could just add some bath salts, essential oils and skin care…
Give Dad The Gift Of Good Sleep, This Eco-Friendly Weighted Blanket Is 20% Off Right Now
With Father's Day under two weeks away, you might be deep into your annual 'wonder what to buy dad?' period—or you might…
Cover Your Face, Here’s Where To Buy Reusable Face Masks In Australia
While face masks are currently only required in Melbourne right now, and strongly recommended in Sydney, there’s nothing stopping…
Get Fired Up In The Kitchen Mid-Week With These Foolproof Dinner Kits
It’s 5.30pm. You’ve just clocked from work and your tummy is demanding it be paid some attention. The cold winter chills have…
How To Stay Calm When Everyone Else Around You Is Freaking Out
There's a lot of uncertainty around Australia at the moment, actually, make that the world. With the coronavirus affecting the daily…
Get Your Best Night’s Sleep Ever With These Sleep Awareness Week Tips
We all know how important a good night’s sleep is—mainly because of how much better we feel after a solid eight hours of shut…
Go Deep On Your Emotions With “CrossFit For Your Emotions” Group, EVRYMAN
It's been described as "CrossFit for your emotions" and has grown quite a following in its home country of the U.S.A. And now, men's…
Meet The Tradies On A Mission To Get People Talking About Mental Health
If you’ve ever been worried about someone’s mental health, and wanted to start a conversation with them about it but…
Brighten Your Spirits With These Must-Have Self-Care Essentials
Self-care is the phrase on everyone’s lips these days—we’re stressed, we’re tired, we’re putting way too much…
Lift Your Spirits With These 6 Tips For Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Winter blues again? You’re not alone. Welcome to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Significant enough to earn a place in the…
Prepare To Sweat, Here’s How To Get Your Fitness Groove Back After Iso
If you lost your motivation for home workouts somewhere back in April, you can find solace in the fact that you’re definitely not…
Plump Those Pillows, Here’s How A Sleep Routine Can Help You Sleep Better
Oh how we love sleep. We would even go so far as to say there is literally nothing better than a great night’s sleep—and the…
Keep Moving, Here’s How To Keep Your Immune System In Fighting Shape
There’s a lot of health information flying around out there right now, including some silly, impractical and downright dangerous…
3 Women On What They Wish They Knew Before Their Fertility Treatments
As a 31-year-old woman who hopes to have children one day, one thing’s certain: receiving unsolicited advice about childbirth on…
Do These 4 Things To Get A Better Night’s Sleep Tonight
It’s a common scene: you come home from a busy day, make dinner, fire off some emails, chill on the couch, all while feeling bone…
Deep Breaths, Here’s Why It’s Ok To Feel Anxious About Leaving Lockdown
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…
Runners On, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Mindful Running
Alongside our love for runny poached eggs, Australians love to run. We’re running and jogging more than we were a decade ago, with…
Relax, Here’s How To Create The Ultimate Luxury Wellness Retreat At Home
After the crazy year it’s been already, you deserve a time out. Not just a few hours, but a massive day of calm to reset and recharge.…
This Portable Blender Just Went On Sale So You Can Up Your Smoothie Game And Step Out Of Iso Glowing
With restrictions easing there’s finally a light at the end of the iso tunnel, so if you’re like us and you’ve been…