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Stop and smell the roses

Meet Afke Reijenga: yoga teacher, Tantric bodyworker, and modern-day love goddess. In this SS25 blog, she shares how Tantra can help women (re)connect with their pleasure and inner power—right in t...

The rhythms of the cosmos

World-renowned astrologer Karen Hamaker-Zondag unravels the mysteries of the Tarot and explains how symbolic imagery can awaken our intuition, offering a soulful mirror to guide us through life's c...

The power of pleasure

Dutch sexpert Rianne Swierstra joins Marlies Dekkers in a juicy conversation about vibrators, female pleasure, and how taking control in the bedroom empowers women in every part of their lives. Dis...

An arctic dream

From snowstorms to Northern Lights, follow the Marlies Dekkers team on an unforgettable Arctic adventure through Tromsø, Norway—where heated blankets, huskies, and Viking whisky helped bring the FW...

Woman in pole position

Bernice Notenboom, the first Dutch woman to conquer the South Pole on skis, discusses breaking the ice ceiling, enduring -40°C conditions, and learning life lessons from the Arctic. Her story is a ...

Vixen, not victim!

On Cancer Survivor Day, we honor strength, resilience, and style with Marisa Acocella’s empowering graphic memoir 'Cancer Vixen'. Turning trauma into triumph (and killer heels), this vibrant story ...

Why woman grow

“Why Women Grow” author Alice Vincent talks with Marlies about soil, sisterhood, and the feminist power of gardening. Discover why growing plants is an act of reclaiming space and agency — and how ...

Hildegard for president

Discover the extraordinary life of Hildegard von Bingen through an empowering interview with author Mary Sharratt. From mystical visions to radical feminism, Hildegard’s legacy still inspires women...

Hildegard von bingen and I

Meet Bernice Notenboom, a fearless polar explorer breaking the ice ceiling and rewriting adventure history. From the South Pole to Mount Everest, her story proves it's never too late to chase your ...

An erotic experiment – Ype de Boer

Philosopher Ype de Boer takes us on a journey through global erotic traditions, challenging how we define sexuality, desire, and freedom in his book *The Erotic Experiment*.