The New Brand to Enter the Sexual Wellness Space, and Other Reads This Week
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The New Brand to Enter the Sexual Wellness Space, and Other Reads This Week
HUR Reads is our definitive shortlist of the most prominent articles from around the web.
By HURS Team
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This Brand Wants to Make You Sporty, Rich—and Now, Sexy
Emily Oberg, founder of Sporty & Rich, is taking her brand beyond fashion and into sexual wellness with a new line called Sensual Sport. The collection, which includes lubricant, and a vibrator, is all priced under $100 and designed to feel as chic and aesthetic as the rest of her brand. To manoeuvre social media restrictions on explicit content, she’s turning to platforms like OnlyFans for marketing. On top of that, Sporty & Rich is opening a new West Hollywood store, featuring a café and Pilates studio, further blending wellness and lifestyle elements.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
This article explores how more women are breaking into the traditionally male-dominated world of woodworking. Thanks to the rise of DIY culture, online tutorials, and online communities on social media, women are picking up tools and making their mark. But they’re not just building furniture—they’re bringing an artistic touch to the craft, redefining what woodworking can be and inspiring a new, more diverse generation of makers.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Sam Knights dives into London’s growing problem as a "local news desert," especially after the Evening Standard stopped daily publication. In response, journalists like Jim Waterson have stepped up with independent newsletters like London Centric, which already has 19,000 subscribers and relies on reader tips to cover city stories. Similarly, Joshi Herrmann’s The Londoner focuses on speaking on local narratives, building a dedicated audience. These efforts are filling the gap left by traditional media, helping Londoners stay connected in a city that has always struggled with maintaining a strong sense of local news coverage.
THE NEW YORKER
Reddit has evolved from a chaotic, controversy-filled platform into one of the most community-driven spaces on the internet. Once known for hosting problematic content, the site has cleaned up its act by banning toxic subreddits and giving more power to volunteer moderators. Now, Reddit thrives as a hub for niche communities where people share everything from obscure facts to funny memes. Unlike other social media giants, it still feels user-driven, which has helped it maintain a sense of authenticity. In a time when trust in big tech is shaky and AI-generated content is everywhere, Reddit stands out as one of the last places for real, human-driven conversations.
THE ATLANTIC
This Artsy article highlights five women-led galleries that are working to give overlooked women artists the recognition they deserve. Christine Berry and Martha Campbell of Berry Campbell Gallery in New York are reviving interest in Abstract Expressionists like Yvonne Thomas and Lynne Drexler, while Krittika Sharma of Indigo & Madder is shining a light on women artists from South Asia and the global south. These gallerists are playing a crucial role in reshaping the art world, making sure talented women artists—past and present—finally get their time in the spotlight.