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I Called Instead Of Texted My Dates, And Here's What Happened

No Matter Your Sign, You’ll Love These Astrology Sites

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My Self-Esteem Sabotaged My Relationships But Co-Dependents Anonymous Rebuilt Me

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Why I Cherish My Superficial Friendships & You Should Too

The Painful, Little-Known Condition That Messes With Women's Sex Lives

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Why We Need To Stop Using 'Triggered' In The Wrong Context

Remember when Greggs started selling vegan sausage rolls and Piers Morgan kicked off? The news story itself was inane, but the commentary around it was

by Janey Starling

What Happened To My Job When I Was Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer

In April, we featured a Money Diary from a woman dealing with incurable cancer. Last month, she wrote a piece for us about her relationship. Now, she's

Diet & Nutrition

What It Really Means When A Food Is "Keto"

In 2018, "keto" was the top trending diet on Google, so it's no surprise that many health brands are now marketing packaged snacks with words like "keto

LAT: The Relationship Status That More & More Millennials Are Sig...

When Stephanie Purcell decided to change careers from marketing to production, she soon realised that there weren’t many job opportunities in Omaha,

by Erika W. Smith

Mars Is In Virgo, So It’s Time To Get Logical

Mars has officially entered Virgo, and will stay there until 3rd October. In astrology, Mars is associated with attraction, energy, and courage, while

by Erika W. Smith

Hold The Phone: These Leggings Have Deep Pockets

We love lamp leggings. The stretchy pants that first hit the scene in the 1960s and caught on fashion fire in the 1980s are still doing the damn

by Elizabeth Buxton

What Does It Mean To Be “Bi-Curious”?

Dictionaries differ on when exactly the word “bi-curious” was first used. According to Merriam-Webster, it was 1984; The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang

by Erika W. Smith

Women Who Won't Settle: Meet The Self-Confessed Commitment-P...

Those who’ve spent any time on dating apps will know the scenario all too well: You go on a number of dates, see someone for a few months, but when it

Is Marriage Holding Women Back? Why Being Single Better Prepares ...

Get all thoughts about needing a ring on it out of your head; singlehood is the future. According to the 2017 United Nations World Marriage Data, the number

by Jess Commons

London's Best Workouts To Raise Your Fitness Game

Working out can be hell for some and heaven for others. While our Instagram feeds are flooded with fitness bloggers and wellness gurus, the craze is

What Do Your Sex Dreams Really Mean & Should You Pay Attention To...

In certain schools of psychoanalysis, namely that of Sigmund Freud, dreams are considered to be a snapshot of our unconscious desires. As he saw it, while

by Vicky Spratt

Your Horoscope This Week

We're feeling just a little less spontaneous starting Sunday when action planet Mars enters meticulous Virgo. It's time for us to be wise with our energy.

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Do You Spend More Time On Your Phone Than The Average Person?

Unless you're super-disciplined or attempting an enforced break from your favourite social media, you probably feel as though you spend a little too much

First Kisses: They’re Not Always Like What You See In The Movies

My first kiss was at a university party. He was a few years older, a stranger, and super fit — and after that night, I never saw him again. While it

by Erika W. Smith

Women's Health News

The Truth About Restoring Your Vaginal pH

I never fell asleep in my school chemistry class, but I may as well have. I zoned out and doodled the whole time. But I might have paid more attention if

by Molly Longman

Just How Bad Is Vaping For Your Health?

The year is 2019, and it's suddenly cool to carry around a device that looks like a USB flash drive and heats up a cocktail of nicotine and chemicals for

Dismay & Disbelief As Weight Watchers Launches Weight-Loss App Fo...

Yesterday, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) announced the launch of a new program called Kurbo by WW, aimed at children and teenagers. (The company changed

by Erika W. Smith

Antinatalism: The Popular Reddit Movement To Stop Procreation

In the August issue of Elle, the singer Miley Cyrus revealed how she feels about having kids in the future. "We’re getting handed a piece-of-shit

Moving Is The Hardest Thing I’ve Done While Single

“There's somethin' wrong, we can't stay still” - Move Bitch, Ludacris, 2001 I once wrote about my rather potent desire to be boyfriend rich. Sitting

by Shani Silver

Women's Health News

Scientists Are Coming Up With A Chlamydia Vaccine

There are so many things to worry about these days, and getting chlamydia is one of them. But scientists are doing their best to take that worry off our

by Molly Longman

The Surprising History Behind The Most Popular Wedding Traditions

If you’ve ever been to a wedding or even just watched a rom-com, you’ve probably heard the phrase “something old, something new, something borrowed,

by Erika W. Smith

6 Secrets Sex Therapists Tell Their Friends

There’s a bonus to having friends who help other people for a living: they can use their skills to help their mates, too. And just think of the tips

Can You Take CBD If You're Trying To Get Pregnant?

Acupuncture. Hypnosis. Essential oils. Meditation. Diet cleanses. When you're trying to get pregnant, there's no shortage of holistic treatments that

Rethinking Positive Thinking: Why It's Time To Try Mental Co...

Positive affirmations – words you’re supposed to repeat over and over again in order to inspire yourself and change your life – are now a key theme

Can You Hack Your Body Clock To Become A Morning Person? I Tried ...

It’s a running joke among family and friends that I am not a morning person. Speaking to me before 8am comes with a health warning, and my boyfriend

by Jenny Stallard

Jupiter Is Going Direct, & We’ll Finally Be Thinking Clearly

In all the fuss about Mercury retrograde last month, you may have forgotten that Jupiter was also retrograde. The gas giant has been retrograde in

by Erika W. Smith

Why You Cry When You're Angry - And What To Do About It

If you’ve ever started crying out of anger or frustration, you know it’s the worst. It feels unnatural — like an alien reaction. Your tear ducts

by Molly Longman