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This is an expanded version of my Instagram post about the birth control pill from a few weeks back, it got so popular that I had several requests to turn it into a blog, so here we go! For those of you who are not aware yet, I’ve restarted my Instagram again, so follow me
The Coronavirus pandemic has really forced many of us to work in different ways, but what do you do when you organise tantra festivals of hundreds of people? There was only one answer - take it online! But how do online tantra festivals (and online ISTA festivals) actually work, and is it worth the
It’s been a couple of years now since I’ve moved back to the busy life of a big city and London has not been kind. The weather is cold most of the year, the people on public transport are gloomy and avoid all eye contact and everything is always rushed…or at least it was
Whether you’re travelling, your bedroom is too light to sleep in, you’re into blindfold chess, kinky sex or you are looking for some darkness during meditation or shamanic breathwork session, a blindfold (or sleep mask as they’re sometimes called) definitely comes in handy! I’ve tried many different eye masks, from free ones that you
Wherever you are in the world right now, I think that no person has gone untouched by the current COVID-19 situation. Whether you’re alone or with family, it all comes with its own struggles. Personally I think loneliness is one of the hardest things that we as human beings have to deal with, but
This is a contributed post. Everyone can achieve beautiful and flawless-looking skin because of makeup. Aside from this, people nowadays can use beauty filters that help them look better in pictures and video clips. Anyone is free to use these available products and applications as much as they want.
This is a contributed post. We’ve all been in meetings or attended conferences where we’ve felt that real slump in energy levels after lunch. We’ve also all had a day that drags on just a little too long and we start to feel really tired and our concentration suffers.
After time, relationships stop feeling new and exciting. You might start taking each other for granted. Life gets dull. Stop right there - this is not the end! In my opinion, there’s nothing more lethal than routine. I’m someone who gets excited by change, by new things, experiences and emotions, and I’m sure I’m
When you live in London you notice that people mostly moan about 2 things - the weather and the daily commute to and from work. According to the BBC, in 2019 Londoners spend an average of 1 hour and 21 minutes on the commute. In my case, for the last 3 weeks its been
Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t been active on my blog or social media in a while. The reason for this are some major life transformations and realisations that put me into an actual depression for almost a year. This is not an easy post to share, probably the most vulnerable
Do you know how to keep your elbows at a Russian dinner? How about what to do should you come across a packet of tissues in a Singaporean food court? All over the world, travellers fall foul of the quirks and customs of their host countries. Here are some useful guides on travel etiquette across
Whether you’re a long-term vegan / vegetarian / raw foodie or just trying it out, I’m sure you will find some of these tips useful. Don’t make these mistakes: You’re eating junk vegan food Most people assume that by becoming vegan, you automatically become “healthier”. This is totally wrong - it all depends on
Hugging, holding hands, massaging, kissing... is it ok to do that in front of children? Is it harmful or beneficial? Where do you draw the line? Even though I personally don't have kids yet, the way that children are raised is a subject that interests me greatly. I have learnt a lot by analysing what
I was catering at a raw food retreat in the South of France this week and one of the guys there asked me, “I tried doing your recipes back home, but it just never seems to taste as good as you make them, what is your secret?" I’m not writing this to brag about
Here are my favourite Tantra quotes “It's time we saw sex as the truly sacred art that it is. A deep meditation, a holy communion and a dance with the force of creation.” ~ Marcus Allen "The body can become a vehicle to that which is beyond body, and sex energy can become a
Perfecting the “bliss-point” in raw food Have you ever heard of the "bliss-point"? It's a term used in the food industry. Companies or chefs who make food try to create the perfect balance between sweet and salty to leave the customer wanting more and more of the product. This is the reason you're addicted
Most people reading this title would probably think “what the hell kind of question is that, obviously couples should sleep together, it’s what you do!” I’m not going to try to convince you otherwise, but just give me a minute to explain why I wrote this post. WHY do you think this is
You probably know me as a “professional traveller”. The girl who goes paragliding off the coast of Bali, or who goes on crazy motorbike adventures in Indian deserts, or someone who dives more per year than watches TV. Yes, that has been my life for a while, especially since 2012 when I officially left
The world is getting smaller and smaller. Plane tickets keep falling in price and it is no longer uncommon to travel halfway across the globe to go on holiday. Nor is falling in love with someone who lives 8,000km away from you - hence the boom in long-distance relationships over the last decade or
It was about 2AM and I was sitting at the back of a moped, speeding through the centre of Delhi. It was so dusty that I couldn’t even open my eyes, but I could barely notice my surroundings as a phrase I just heard kept repeating itself in my mind: “I never usually give
