Articles by Mariana Cerqueira | My Imperfect Life

Mariana is Editor of My Imperfect Life. She has previously worked for titles including woman&home and Goodto, covering all aspects of women’s lifestyle — from beauty and fashion to wellness and travel. She was nominated for AOP Digital Journalist of the Year in 2020, and for New Digital Talent of the Year at the 2016 PPA Digital Awards. She’s mildly obsessed with reality TV (Love Island memes included) and spends far too much time checking her horoscope and figuring out the perfect curly hair routine.

Latest articles by Mariana Cerqueira

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Are your legs shaking after sex? This is why it happens—and how to ease it

Legs shaking after sex is a totally normal sensation, but knowing more about why it happens can but your mind at ease

How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 if you want to catch up now that the series has ended

Here's how to watch 'Love Island UK' from anywhere if you want to catch up on, or rewatch, the season that has just ended

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 18 August 23
Love Island UK final: Jess and Sammy crowned 2023 winners on a night full of surprises

Catch up on all the Love Island final updates

By Aleesha Badkar Last updated 31 July 23
Yes, Love Island's Zachariah Noble has a famous sister—and she just made her debut in the villa

Snoochie Shy just reunited with her baby bro in the villa and let's just say, she had some *thoughts* on his antics...

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 24 July 23

These 8 Amazon buys helped me enter my 'soft girl' era—and they're all under $35 for Prime Day

These small purchases made a *very* big difference in my life

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 12 July 23
Casa Amor recoupling: everything that happened during the *very* dramatic episode

Love Island's Casa Amor recoupling was everything we were hoping for and more...

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 6 July 23
How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 in Canada

'Love Island UK' is back and the drama is heating up! Here's how you can watch the iconic dating show in Canada

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 16 June 23

Love Island's new bombshell Leah Taylor is best friends with a former Love Island legend

Turns out Leah and iconic islander Maura Higgins are best friends...

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 13 June 23
'Bling Empire' matriarch Anna Shay has passed away: 'Her impact on our lives will be forever missed'

Life guru and reality star Anna Shay gathered quite an impressive following since 'Bling Empire's' premiere

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 5 June 23
Why is the 'Love is Blind' reunion not working and how can you watch it?

Well, Netflix really fumbled the bag this time with the live reunion...

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 17 April 23

This is what happened when I accidentally walked onto Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new movie set

Andrew and Miss Flo were in south London filming their new movie, 'We live in time'

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 4 April 23
Love Island final: everything you missed as Kai and Sanam win the 2023 winter edition of 'Love Island UK'

We have our 'Love Island UK' 2023 winners...

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 13 March 23
Lucas Bravo girlfriend update: is the 'Emily in Paris' star dating anyone?

Fans of the Netflix show are dying to know the latest Lucas Bravo girlfriend news—so who is the Emily in Paris actor dating, if anyone?

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 30 January 23

Why the 'Gilmore Girls' became my home away from home

Nostalgia The Gilmore Girls' men are often the focus but for this editor, the show is about something bigger

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 28 January 23

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Did Maya Jama throw shade at Stormzy and Ben Simmons during her Love Island debut?

Maya's exes might have to skip Love Island altogether...

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 16 January 23
Penguin onesies and Harry's Finsta: 13 surprising things we learned from Harry and Meghan's new documentary

Penguin onesies, finstas and a BIG Halloween party are just some of the surprising things we learned about Harry and Meghan in their new docu-series.

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 8 December 22

Where to find a Dyson Airwrap Cyber Monday sale

Dyson Airwrap Cyber Monday sales are hard to come by, but we did a deep dive to see where you can save

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 27 November 22
The best Lululemon Black Friday deals, including $750 off the popular Lululemon MIRROR

The Lululemon Black Friday sale is LIVE—snap up new sports bras, leggings or the smart mirror

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 25 November 22
Where to find the best Black Friday sex toy deals and early discounts

Get your O for less with these early-bird Black Friday sex toy deals—with discounts of up to 60% already live

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 22 November 22

These are the best sex tips from the experts that you need to know

Bored in the bedroom? Try these best sex tips to raise the pleasure levels...

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 22 November 22
'Bridgerton' scene controversy explained: why one clip is dividing opinion

Wondering what that 'Bridgerton' scene controversy is all about?

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 27 October 22
'Bling Empire' season three finally has a release date and it's SOON

Here's everything we know about 'Bling Empire' season three—From special guests to returning castmembers...

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 23 September 22

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We'll keep you inspired with all the latest news and advice on fashion, beauty, travel and wellness

By Mariana Cerqueira Last updated 13 September 22
Jason Oppenheim made a gross confession on 'Selling the OC' and we’re not okay

Maybe keep that to yourself next time, Jason...

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 24 August 22
Love Island viewers worried for Ekin-Su and Davide if movie night returns

Love Island fans are worried for Ekin-Su and Davide if he gets to see the Casa Amor footage in movie night

By Mariana Cerqueira Published 7 July 22

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Latest articles by Mariana Cerqueira

Are your legs shaking after sex? This is why it happens—and how to ease it

How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 if you want to catch up now that the series has ended

Love Island UK final: Jess and Sammy crowned 2023 winners on a night full of surprises

Yes, Love Island's Zachariah Noble has a famous sister—and she just made her debut in the villa

These 8 Amazon buys helped me enter my 'soft girl' era—and they're all under $35 for Prime Day

Casa Amor recoupling: everything that happened during the very dramatic episode

How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 in Canada

Love Island's new bombshell Leah Taylor is best friends with a former Love Island legend

'Bling Empire' matriarch Anna Shay has passed away: 'Her impact on our lives will be forever missed'

Why is the 'Love is Blind' reunion not working and how can you watch it?

This is what happened when I accidentally walked onto Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new movie set

Love Island final: everything you missed as Kai and Sanam win the 2023 winter edition of 'Love Island UK'

Lucas Bravo girlfriend update: is the 'Emily in Paris' star dating anyone?

Why the 'Gilmore Girls' became my home away from home

Did Maya Jama throw shade at Stormzy and Ben Simmons during her Love Island debut?

Penguin onesies and Harry's Finsta: 13 surprising things we learned from Harry and Meghan's new documentary

Where to find a Dyson Airwrap Cyber Monday sale

The best Lululemon Black Friday deals, including $750 off the popular Lululemon MIRROR

Where to find the best Black Friday sex toy deals and early discounts

These are the best sex tips from the experts that you need to know

'Bridgerton' scene controversy explained: why one clip is dividing opinion

'Bling Empire' season three finally has a release date and it's SOON

Sign up to the My Imperfect Life newsletter and get a FREE All About Crystals guide

Jason Oppenheim made a gross confession on 'Selling the OC' and we’re not okay

Love Island viewers worried for Ekin-Su and Davide if movie night returns

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Latest articles by Mariana Cerqueira

Are your legs shaking after sex? This is why it happens—and how to ease it

How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 if you want to catch up now that the series has ended

Love Island UK final: Jess and Sammy crowned 2023 winners on a night full of surprises

Yes, Love Island's Zachariah Noble has a famous sister—and she just made her debut in the villa

These 8 Amazon buys helped me enter my 'soft girl' era—and they're all under $35 for Prime Day

Casa Amor recoupling: everything that happened during the *very* dramatic episode

How to watch 'Love Island UK' season 10 in Canada

Love Island's new bombshell Leah Taylor is best friends with a former Love Island legend

'Bling Empire' matriarch Anna Shay has passed away: 'Her impact on our lives will be forever missed'

Why is the 'Love is Blind' reunion not working and how can you watch it?

This is what happened when I accidentally walked onto Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new movie set

Love Island final: everything you missed as Kai and Sanam win the 2023 winter edition of 'Love Island UK'

Lucas Bravo girlfriend update: is the 'Emily in Paris' star dating anyone?

Why the 'Gilmore Girls' became my home away from home

Did Maya Jama throw shade at Stormzy and Ben Simmons during her Love Island debut?

Penguin onesies and Harry's Finsta: 13 surprising things we learned from Harry and Meghan's new documentary

Where to find a Dyson Airwrap Cyber Monday sale

The best Lululemon Black Friday deals, including $750 off the popular Lululemon MIRROR

Where to find the best Black Friday sex toy deals and early discounts

These are the best sex tips from the experts that you need to know

'Bridgerton' scene controversy explained: why one clip is dividing opinion

'Bling Empire' season three finally has a release date and it's SOON

Sign up to the My Imperfect Life newsletter and get a FREE All About Crystals guide

Jason Oppenheim made a gross confession on 'Selling the OC' and we’re not okay

Love Island viewers worried for Ekin-Su and Davide if movie night returns

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Casa Amor recoupling: everything that happened during the very dramatic episode