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Long Hair Was My Security Blanket — Until I Got The “Choppy Bob”

I Tried Everything To Get Rid Of Bacne Scars. Here’s What Works

I Got TikTok’s Viral ‘Midi Flick’ Haircut & Here’s How ...

I Tried £500 Worth Of French Pharmacy Products – Here’s Wha...

7 Tips To Help You Buy Less Stuff & Be More Sustainable

I Got The Trending ‘Butterfly’ Haircut & It’s S...

Named by Vogue as an early contender for 2022’s hottest style, the ‘butterfly’ haircut is trending highly. With shorter looks ever popula

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Sex Educator Hannah Witton On Tech, Social Isolation & Bringing P...

From missing out on milestone moments to being unable to see friends and family, the pandemic’s disruption of everyday life has left many of us feeling s

‘Fat Freezing’ Isn’t The Only Beauty Treatment Disfig...

In a move that shocked us and reignited debate about the safety of cosmetic surgery procedures, legendary ’90s supermodel Linda Evangelista recently

The Sexual Problem COVID Is Causing That No One Is Talking About

“Let’s put it this way, before COVID my summer holiday plans were to hike across the Brecon Beacons,” says Sasha with a little laugh. Now, th

When COVID Restrictions & Friendships Clash, How Are You Meant To...

“I feel quite shamed and like an outsider with them,” explains Emma*, 33, of two of her closest friends. She’s describing a seemingly innocuo

“Watching People Gasp For Breath Is F***ing Horrible”...

“I find it really hard not to burst into tears when I’m getting the bus home from a shift in the intensive care unit (ICU) and there are about 25 p

“You Don’t Realise How Much You Want To Live Until Yo...

Ellie Lacey recalls the moment she was woken up to be told a donor had been found for her. It was 11pm on Friday 13th January 2017 and she was lying in int

I’m A Teacher & I’m The Most Stressed I’ve Ever...

Teaching may have its rewards but it has never been without its stresses. In today’s climate, though – after years of squeezed budgets, rising workload

A Beginners Guide To Mindful Drinking

Drinking – or specifically not drinking – has experienced a real shift in recent years. Headline upon headline has declared the growing sobriety of mil

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How To Make A Good First Impression, Your Way

With it taking just seven seconds to form an opinion on someone, and research suggesting that trustworthiness is sized up within a tenth of a second, makin

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How I Mastered My Presence As An Introvert

While you don’t need to shout the loudest, being an introvert at work can all too often lead to feelings of frustration and lost opportunities; that prom

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I Tried Power Dressing For A Week & Here's How I Felt Afterwards

There’s a saying that goes: “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.” Now, that might not always be practical, given your professio

5 Reusable & Eco-Friendly Razors Providing The Closest Shave

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I Tried Positive Affirmations For A Week & Here's How I Felt Afte...

Our thoughts can have a powerful impact on our self-esteem and actions. The way we speak to ourselves and the words we use in day-to-day life are intrinsic

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I Tried Power Poses For A Week & Here's How I Felt Afterwards

We all know body language can be a powerful tool. How we stand, present ourselves and use the space around us gives off a multitude of unspoken signals eve

3 Weddings That Became All About The Politics

Weddings have a tendency to bring out the best in people but unfortunately, too often they can also bring out the worst. Just ask any married friend or bri

I Tried Victoria Beckham's £800 Skincare Routine – This Is What M...

I’ve always been intrigued by others' skincare routines: the complex, the wild, the luxurious. Like an organised handbag or a monogrammed travel wal

All The Single Mothers

We Are Single Women & We Are Mothers. This Is What We Look Like

“Growing up I used to read a lot of magazines and I didn’t really notice that sometimes there weren’t people that looked like me,” explains

Lonely Girls' Club

3 Women Who Beat Loneliness & Found Their Best Friends Online

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4 Life Lessons From Women With True Fighting Spirit

What defines true fighting spirit? Who better to ask than four incredibly inspiring female athletes who’ve dedicated their lives to fighting battles, cal

9 Not-Ugly, Actually Very Chic Vegan Footwear Brands

'Nuts', 'Bananas' & 'Crackers': Stop Referring To My Mental Illne...

3 Women On How Their Religion Affected Their Periods

The Women Embracing Grey Hair In Their 20s & 30s

I still remember that excruciating moment when a colleague stood over my chair, squinted at the top of my head and said loudly: “Are you going grey?&

The Millennials Gardening To Combat Anxiety

Every morning, Sarah wakes to a view of greenery: her three beloved houseplants and a windowsill of cacti. “The small movements of watering them and

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