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Adele Spoke Up About Postpartum Psychosis Recovery

by Kimberly Truong

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What To Do If You Have Wanderlust But Can't Travel

by Kimberly Truong

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I Was A Full-Time Carer As A Teen, Now My Mum's Gone

by Amber Taylor-Smith

Health Trends

How To Come Back From A Depressive Spell

by Kimberly Truong

14 Aug 2018

News

These Ads About Periods Were Designed To Shock & They're Working

by Natalie Gil

14 Aug 2018

Health

Why This 22-Year-Old's Candid Post About Childbirth Went Viral

by Hannah Price

14 Aug 2018

Spirit

What Love Means To 37 Strangers Around The World

Some say it's an open door. Some say it's when a single soul lives in two bodies. And, others say it's an overwhelming physiological response to spending

by Connie Wang

Living

How I've Managed Two Years In A Long Distance Relationship

Communication in relationships is difficult enough as it is. Add physical distance into the mix and things become SO much more complex. Instead of being

by Kara Kia

Mind

Emerging From The Piles: Life As The Child Of A Hoarder

As my other half clears the kitchen table, heaping our children’s books into a pile on the windowsill and placing a bag over the back of a chair, my

by Hazel Davis

Sex Tips

What Does Your "Sex Number" Even Mean In 2018?

For years, sex therapist Vanessa Marin would often see clients who were worried about their "sex number," (the number of people they'd had sex with in

by Kasandra Brabaw

Spirit

A Medium Describes The Moment She Started Receiving Messages From...

From dire warnings to business advice, Erica Korman has heard it all in her time as a medium — a profession she only came to after years of working as

by Sara Coughlin

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5 Weird Things People Do To Fall Asleep At Night

Not being able to fall asleep is frustrating enough, but often, that frustration and anxiety you feel when you're up all night staring at the clock makes

by Kimberly Truong

Lingerie

The First Bra That Can Adapt To Your Size Is Being Crowdfunded

Finding a bra that is supportive, comfortable and halfway decent to look can be a tedious challenge – no matter what size you wear – but a new

by OLIVIA CASSANO

Spirit

Hating On Lefties Goes Way, Way Back

International Left-Handers Day is today — do you have your custom-made scissors ready? It may seem a little silly, but when you consider how anything

by Sara Coughlin

Beauty

This Could Be The Reason Why Your Hair Is Thinning Out

When I booked an appointment with a dermatologist last year in a bid to sort out my hormonal acne once and for all, I didn't realise I'd come away

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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Your Horoscope This Week

We tend to complain about Mercury retrograde because we don't know what else to blame for our problems. Besides, everyone else does it and misery loves

by Venus Australis

Health News

This Amount Of Weekly Exercise Could Boost Your Mental Health

Though we're often told there's a link between regular exercise and better mental health, we should be careful not to exaggerate it. If you're dealing

by Nick Levine

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How To Identify A Narcissist In Your Life

Narcissism is a word we’ve been seeing a lot of recently. It’s been coming up in politics, with people pointing fingers at Donald Trump (this

by Jess Commons

Horoscopes

The Last Week Of Mars’ Retrograde Might Be Hardest

Sometimes it feels like astrology only exists to bring you bad, anxiety-inducing news. We swear, the cosmos can be nice sometimes — just not right now

by Sara Coughlin

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Why You Might Be Feeling More Anxious In The Summer

Believe it or not, we're already careening towards end of summer. And if you've noticed that you're feeling a little more anxious than usual this

by Kimberly Truong

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The Doctor Knows You're Lying About How Much Alcohol You Dri...

"And how many units of alcohol do you drink a week?" "Um..." a pause. "Not much, maybe like, three glasses of wine a week? Small ones. Sometimes even

by Jess Commons

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This Viral Twitter Thread Sums Up The Horrific Reality Of The Men...

It's no secret that the chronically underfunded NHS is in the midst of a mental health crisis, with demand far outstripping supply. Vulnerable people in

by Natalie Gil

Online Dating

A Guide To Using Online Dating Apps On Holiday

So you're going on holiday, and that means it's time to close out of Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, Hinge, and all your other dating apps, right? Not

by Kasandra Brabaw

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"The Girl Guide" Is The Puberty Book You Always Wanted, But Never...

Marawa Ibrahim is an internationally known gymnast and hula-hooper. She's also a woman, and was once a girl who went through puberty. Like many of us

by Kasandra Brabaw

Mind

9 Pieces Of Advice From Dying People About Love, Family & Vices

The days before death are a time for reflection, for deep contemplation of a life lived. Of loves lost, regrets held and (hopefully) peace finally

by Jess Commons

Health

Do Therapy Blankets Really Help With Anxiety?

It seems like as we get older, we're turning back to a lot of childhood comforts to help us self-soothe: colouring books, baby bottles, and even

by Kimberly Truong

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4 Women On What Goes On Behind Closed Doors At Surgical Consultat...

Here in the UK, studies suggest plastic surgery is more popular than ever. Mintel reports that 37% of women would be interested in having a surgical

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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Rehab Centres Made Me Feel Valued As A Heroin Addict

I first used heroin at 26. By 30 I was a registered addict who would be on an ever-spinning roundabout of treatment, drug use and trouble for many years

by Juno Roche

Horoscopes

Your Horoscope This Week

Sick and tired of hearing about Mercury retrograde? We're right there with you — but the end is near! The communication planet goes direct next week

by Venus Australis

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I Tried To Learn To Be Psychic & Surprised Myself

It’s my first day at psychic school. Rows of glossy highlights, bouncy blow-dries and artfully mussed topknots stretch ahead of me. Earnest frowns,

by Samantha Simmonds

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When Does Being A Supportive Friend Actually Become Unhealthy?

Whether it's a friendship, romantic partner, or family member, a key part of any relationship is to support each other, and to be able to depend on one

by Kimberly Truong

Body

How I Finally Stopped Hating My Body

Jenna Kutcher is a photographer, educator, host of the business podcast Goal Digger, and now, an Aerie Real role model. I remember sitting across from my

by Jenna Kutcher

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Why Your Frustrating Commute Is Emotionally Exhausting

On most days, I shuffle into a stuffed (sometimes air-conditioned, sometimes not) train carriage, where I stand with other commuters like sardines

by Kimberly Truong

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