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‘One Billionaire at a Time’: Inside the Swiss Clinics Where the Super-Rich Go For Rehab

by Carolyn Wells March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

“For the ultra-wealthy and the super-famous, regular therapy won’t do.”

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Rise of the Scented-Candle Industrial Complex

by Carolyn Wells February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

“Why is everyone waxing on about Diptyque?”

Posted inNonfiction

Best of 2022: Reported Essays

by Longreads December 13, 2022December 8, 2022

Our list of some of the great reported essays published this year includes reads on grief, veganism, the geology of Mexico City, and British real estate.

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Posted inNonfiction

Selling Mayfair: The Very Different World of Prime Central London Realtors

by Carolyn Wells February 14, 2022October 14, 2022

On the fascinating world of London real estate.

Posted inNonfiction

Taking Your Butt to a Higher Level

by Carolyn Wells February 18, 2021October 17, 2022

“Working in concert with the perfect breasts, the perfect bottom turns the body into the shape of an S. ‘It’s the classic hourglass figure,’ said Melissa. ‘That’s what you go after.'”

Posted inQuotes

The Streaming Service of the Moment

by Carolyn Wells April 23, 2020October 17, 2022

“So yes, I admit it. I subscribed to Disney+ on the pretext of occupying my kids, but of course – of course – I actually bought it for myself.”

Posted inQuotes

Making Periods Green To Topple Tampax

by Carolyn Wells February 21, 2020October 17, 2022

Will a pain-relieving, CBD-infused, biodegradable cotton tampon be enough to beat Tampax?

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Tampon wars: the battle to overthrow the Tampax empire

by Carolyn Wells February 19, 2020October 19, 2022

For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But will a new wave of brands usurp the old order?

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