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IntersectionsLove Bites: Hot Cross Bun Bliss
This month’s columnist reflects on embracing one’s autonomy via baked goods – anytime, anywhere Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Boundary Spaces
In this month's advice column, one reader struggles with a friend's unwanted advances Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
Food And DrinkThrough the House, Glasgow
Glasgow's latest speciality coffee spot is a haven of comfy chairs, enormous disco balls, and excellent espresso Read more »| 18 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsWith Parent & Child: Unpacking the role of doulas and birth companions
With March bringing World Doula Week, we speak to doulas and birth companions practising in Scotland about supporting pregnancy, bringing life into the world, and the need for systemic change Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsExpression by Fur: A ScotiaCon weekend with the furry community
Hot on the hairy heels of ScotiaCon 2025, we chat to members of the furry community about harmful media misrepresentation, the joy of connecting IRL and finding freedom in fur Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Friend Group
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to establish a community of friends Read more »| 11 Mar 2025
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IntersectionsLove Bites: Housewives To Lean On
This month’s columnist reflects on the peculiar joy and surprising insight of the Real Housewives franchise Read more »| 06 Mar 2025 -
Food And DrinkTasting the City: 20 of Edinburgh's Food and Drink Highlights
No matter where you look, Edinburgh is packed with great independent food and drink spots – we pick out some highlights from across the city Read more »| 03 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsFinding Your Feet: How foot fetishes (and other kinks) can reduce STI transmission
When it comes to safer sex, condoms are only the start of what can be a pleasure-filled, and even kinky conversation. We unpack the surprising connection between foot fetishes and reduced STI transmissions Read more »| 13 Feb 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: 365 Party Girl
In this month's advice column, one reader wants to live that party girl lifestyle amidst a group of settled-down friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
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Love Bites: Sleepover Club
This month's columnist celebrates the sacred ritual of a sleepover with friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
Food And DrinkKonj Cafe, Edinburgh
With lovely personal touches and bags of flavour, Iranian cafe Konj make a great impression in their bumper-sized new home Read more »| 10 Feb 2025 -
TravelStar Power: Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards
Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards are a great way to make the most of your city – we take a look at their Star Rewards and Resident Rates Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
IntersectionsFamily Phrases: On reconnection and returning
One writer reflects on a recent trip to China and navigating familial relationships via linguistic and geographical distances Read more »| 16 Jan 2025 -
IntersectionsHope as Resolution: Holding each other in 2025
For all its joy, 2024 brought great hardship – both at home and away. As we emerge from the holiday season, we unpack how to prioritise hope in the new year Read more »| 15 Jan 2025