Lana Ja'Rae was the ingenue of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, an archetype that has taken on different forms over the years but has always existed on the show. As a 22-year-old queen from New York ...

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We want to feel something in the bedroom, am I right, ladies? Some women are craving for more passionate sex but have a hard time naming it. “Typically, when people talk about intense sex, they ...

“Beauty has played it safe in the last couple of years,” makeup artist Raisa Flowers tells ESSENCE. But as we transition into spring, she’s hoping to see bold extremes and fearless ...

Candian singer-songwriter k.d. lang is celebrating the release of her 1992 sophomore album Ingénue with a Legacy Auction in collaboration with the Realest. The online auction offers fans and ...

And she’s not alone. ESSENCE caught up with a few Black women to find out why, for them, moving to Dubai has been an empowering journey of self-discovery, resilience, and their ultimate flex.

Say “hello” to the new Formex Essence Ceramica Skeleton COSC Automatic 41mm. Yes, that’s a mouthful, but it only scratches the surface of yet another spec beast from Formex. With this release, Formex ...

Though winter still lingers, the recent hint of warmer days has fashion enthusiasts like myself eagerly anticipating the spring fashion trends that are sure to take over streets and storefronts.

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This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. First, Saul Nash partners with Lululemon for a multi-season special edition drop. Next up, Flattered unveils its Spring ...