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Natalie Gil

Living
My Sister Earns £117,000 More Than Me
Natalie Gil
31 Mar 2021
International Women's Day
The Success Of At-Home Abortion During The Pandemic Has Shown Us Another Way
Natalie Gil
8 Mar 2021
Wellness
Gaslighting Happens In Friendships Too. Beware Of These Signs
Natalie Gil
5 Mar 2021
Spirit
I Quit My ‘Sensible’ Job As A Lawyer For A Spiritual ...
Many millennials and Gen Z were already turning to spiritual practices for guidance, reassurance and to help them make sense of the world before the pandem
by Natalie Gil
Living
The Truth About Toxic Friendships
“She showed me a lot of affection and interest when we first met, and we bonded over our shared love of books and writing,” recalls Claire*, 27
by Natalie Gil
Living
French Women Reveal The Pros & Cons Of The 35-Hour Working Week
You probably don’t need reminding that British employees are overworked, underpaid and struggling to keep up with living costs – so much so that the nu
by Natalie Gil
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How To Feel Connected To Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
by Natalie Gil
Relationships
“It Was The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done To SomeoneR...
A few years ago, 32-year-old Kari* formed “a deep emotional bond that began to border on romantic” with a woman she met over Twitter. She was i
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
How Gen Z Are Capturing Christmas 2020
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Make A Xmas ‘Give List’
by Natalie Gil
Sex
The Real Reason People Enjoy Kissing In Public
With the government putting a stop to households mixing (including casual relationships) to halt the spread of coronavirus, it means we’re more likel
by Natalie Gil
Work & Money
Should You Ever Lend Money To Friends? We Asked, You Answered
Ask Google if you should lend your friend money and the consensus among finance writers and internet know-it-alls is an emphatic no: it’s awkward, you pr
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
Change The Game, Not The Girl: 5 Female Coaches Making Sport More...
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
Phone Off, Wash On, Water The Plants: Zeena Shah’s Mindful ...
2020 has been a wake-up call in a myriad of ways and, right now, many of us are reassessing our lives and priorities. Part of this reset has involved think
by Natalie Gil
Uncharted Bodies
Uncharted Bodies: Why We’re Exploring The Gender Health Gap
It was a damp but tepid morning in early March as winter gave way to spring. Coronavirus dominated the headlines and news broadcasts but the overriding mes
by Natalie Gil
Work & Money
The Cost Of Breaking Up: Getting A Divorce Is Trapping Women In Debt
Around 42% of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce and although the divorce rate may be falling, that’s due to the trend towards cohabiting in l
by Natalie Gil
Weddings
How To Survive Your Wedding When Your Parents Are Divorced
“It was utterly exhausting,” recalls Steph* of the run-up to her wedding to her partner of four years back in 2013. But it wasn’t securin
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
Pancakes, Good Tunes & A 5.30am Start: This Is How Candice Brathw...
2020 has been a wake-up call in a myriad of ways and, right now, many of us are reassessing our lives and priorities. Part of this reset has involved think
by Natalie Gil
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Global News
Threatening To Share Sexual Images Ruins Lives. It’s Time T...
“It’s horrible knowing it’s out there. He’s still got it. I’ve got no control over what happens to it now,” says Jennifer*.
by Natalie Gil
Wellness
A Plus-Size Model Just Reminded Us How Deceptive Retouching Can Be
What you see online or in the media isn’t always the complete truth. This is not about putting anyone on blast but moreso a reminder to not compare yours
by Natalie Gil
Global News
How Online Coronavirus Scams Are Thriving
Tanya* was scrolling through her Twitter feed last week when she spotted an enticing giveaway: free money for those affected by COVID-19 for the first 500
by Natalie Gil
Living
The Cotton Bud Ban Is Coming – Here’s What To Use Instead
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
What My 3 Most Unforgettable Dates Taught Me
Dating apps get a bad rap sometimes but having a virtually unlimited pool of other singletons at your fingertips? Priceless. This is true not only for thos
by Natalie Gil
Wellness
Joanné Dion: The Black Model Accused Of White Privilege
View this post on Instagram My antidote to bullying is to take a day off social media. Set your own mantra, and just reset yourself. Everyone’s beauty bu
by Natalie Gil
Living
“Why Are You Taking Photos Of My Legs?” When Someone ...
Ollie O’Neill was minding her own business in London’s Soho last Monday evening when she was alerted to a man who had secretly been taking photos o
by Natalie Gil
Dedicated Feature
5 R29 Staffers Share Their Most Revealing Fitbit Stat
by Natalie Gil
Living
I Struggled To Leave My Abusive Partner Because Of The Housing Cr...
The effects of the housing crisis are vast and varied. Right now, there aren’t enough affordable homes (leaving millions of people living in often unsuit
by Natalie Gil
Beauty
Blue Shampoo Is Here To Solve Brunettes' Hair Colour Problems
A post shared by Emily Tosti | Hairstylist (@emilyjewellhair) on Mar 13, 2018 at 10:04pm PDT Blondes (of the unnatural variety) have long been using purple
by Natalie Gil
Entertainment News
The Friends Scene That Was Banned Around The World
Many people pride themselves on being able to recite Friends line by line and recall obscure trivia about the beloved show. While you may be au fait with t
by Natalie Gil
News
“I’ll Never Go Back To Being A Normal Student” ...
It’s been three months since Hong Kongers began protesting against a bill that would allow the extradition of criminal suspects to mainland China for tri
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