The dark side of the psychedelic renaissance
The active ingredient in magic mushrooms has been hailed as mental health wonder-drug. But some treatment journeys end up a very bad trip.
The active ingredient in magic mushrooms has been hailed as mental health wonder-drug. But some treatment journeys end up a very bad trip.
Using hypnosis to intensify sexual experiences is a fairly niche and satisfying practice – when done safely and, of course, consensually. So why is it banned on so many porn sites?
Fashion news of the week: Asics and Dime channel Y2K minimalism, Givenchy drips out Taeyang, Slawn takes over Flannels, Nasir Mazhar shares dates for his seaside art outing and Burberry takes a walk on the wild side.
The film of the summer (that is, in case you need reminding, about a children's toy) has given us all an acute case of Barbie Girl Syndrome.
As more and more groups launch with ever-evolving back stories, a digital cottage industry of analysis has sprung up, with fandoms seeking to decode the hidden messages in each release.
Mike Skinner has made a movie, the whole thing written, directed, filmed, funded and led by the man on the mic. It only took him 10 years.
As the country prepares to celebrate Bastille Day, THE FACE speaks to young Parisians still reeling from the killing of Nahel Merzouk, the 17-year-old shot at close range by police last month.
From Padam Padam to (It Goes Like) Nanana, we are living through a wave of unapologetic splashy, trashy music. About time we got over ourselves...
It’s no secret that sex with an ex can be really fun, and really hot, especially when you kind of hate each other. But why is it often even better than when you were in a relationship?
This year, climate activists targeted everything from a Van Gogh painting to a Captain Tom statue. Their actions drew anger from a sizeable proportion of the public. So, why are they willing to put it all on the line?
With a blockbuster show, dreamed up by superstar choreographer Parris Goebel, Nike put their commitment to women front and centre.
From Bugs Bunny’s ringlet wigs to Pleakley from Lilo and Stitch’s iconic fuck-ass bob, for many, cartoons are an early introduction to gender variance – and no one bats an eyelid.
From legal antidepressants being sold on the darkweb to flushing your nose out after a sesh, here are some of the safety tips, warnings and surprises our drug columnist has picked up along the way.
Despite the Tories' xenophobic attacks on Albanian immigrants, the country has become a go-to escape for young Brits on holiday, offering techno meccas such as Kala and ION festivals, cheap accommodation and gorgeous beaches. Welcome to Albmania.
Indie music’s poet-in-chief – oh, and also the nation’s Poet Laureate, by royal appointment – gives us the rhyme and reason behind the magnificent new album from his band, LYR.
THE FACE Podcast: The South London author tells us about her thrilling new TV show.
A strange year for the country ran in sync with a strange year, personally, for writer Clive Martin: a summer of ElfBars, high street scrapes and confusion in mid-sized British towns that left him grappling with his own mortality.