For decades, car safety testing has relied on a default “male” template — a single reference crash dummy that didn’t reflect the anatomy of half the population. Today, that changes with the arrival of THOR‑05F, the first crash test dummy specifically engineered to replicate female biomechanics. This is more than a technical development: it’s a …
A recent study from Northwestern University has put a scientific spotlight on a phenomenon many women have quietly experienced but rarely discussed: unusual physical and emotional reactions around the time of orgasm. As the founder of Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, I believe sex and intimacy are integral to wellbeing, and normalising the wide spectrum of sexual responses is …
Amitav Ghosh’s new novel Ghost‑Eye arrives at a moment when its message feels less like fiction and more like prophecy. The acclaimed Indian writer has long been a powerful voice on climate change, and his latest book — which weaves themes of reincarnation and time into a narrative about planetary fragility — doubles as a …
Spring is the perfect time to shake off winter blues and book a trip that feels both restorative and inspiring. This season, iO Donna has curated six very different itineraries — from the Arctic hush of Lapland to the sun‑drenched shores of southern Italy, with desert dunes, ancient cities and slow‑travel escapes in between. Whether …
The Golden Globes are more than an awards ceremony — they’re a runway where fashion writes history. From Hollywood’s gilded glamour of the 1950s to the bold, message‑driven red‑carpet statements of today, each decade of the Globes reveals how style reflects cultural mood, power dynamics and creative risk. As we approach the 83rd edition, it’s …
“Prima di noi” lands on Rai 1 tonight — why this three‑generation saga should be on your watchlist Daniele Luchetti, whose work on acclaimed TV and film projects has won him international attention, returns with a sweeping family chronicle: “Prima di noi.” The 10‑episode series, adapted from Giorgio Fontana’s novel, promises to trace nearly sixty …
The Sixties trapeze dress is back — five fresh ways to wear it this winter The trapeze dress — that unmistakable A‑line silhouette that liberated fashion in the 1960s — is having a major revival. It’s the perfect marriage of geometry and femininity: structured yet playful, neat yet airy. This season, designers and street‑style stars …
Bahar leaves Sarp and secrets explode — the episodes of “The Power of a Woman” that will turn everything upside down
Seduci & Scappa: a heartwarming Italian rom‑com about a mum who takes back control Tonight on Rai 1 at 21:30, the second instalment of the “Purché finisca bene” cycle brings us Seduci & Scappa, a charming Italian TV comedy directed by Fabrizio Costa. At its centre is Alice, a single mother who, after years of …
Francesca Cabrini: the inspiring biopic about the nun who rebuilt hope for immigrants Tonight at 21:20 on Canale 5, viewers can watch the TV premiere of the biopic Francesca Cabrini, a film that traces the life and tireless work of the Lombardy‑born nun who dedicated herself to helping waves of Italian migrants in the late …
