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5 Years Later, Women Are Still Living With Long Covid

“I Could Switch Off The Agony”: Women & Their Relationship With Co-codamol

6 R29 Editors On The Ritualistic Things They Do To Combat Winter Fatigue

“I Didn’t Want Him In My Life”: The Pain & Peace Of Familial Estr...

It was the first time in 12 years that Gaby had spoken to her father. It didn’t go well. Her sister had persuaded her to hear him out after years of tryi

by Tanyel Mustafa

As A Black Woman, I Don’t Need The “Rejection Therapy...

A young, blonde woman walks into a coffee shop and asks for a staff discount even though she doesn’t work there. Unsurprisingly, the staff say no. “It?

by Sheilla Mamona

The World Is In Crisis & We’re All Grieving

Evie Muir is a nature writer, founder of Peaks of Colour and author of Radical Rest. In this op-ed, they share their perspective on the importance of havin

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For Black Fat Women, Is The Body Positivity Movement Dead?

Get your obituaries in order folks, because the body positivity movement as we knew it, is dead and gone. Sure, that declaration may be a bit extreme, but

by Stephanie Yeboah

In Your Running Era? Ignore The Haters

Trainers laced, Strava on, earphones in, body stretched: We’re going for a run. So many of us are adopting a version of this ritual. Record numbers of pe

by Tanyel Mustafa

“I Felt Pressured To Suck It Up”: When Mental Health Costs You Yo...

“I had chronic anxiety and depression in my early 20s that made it very difficult to work. I got headaches and sickness. There were some days where I phy

by Tanyel Mustafa

I Spoke To Chat GPT’s “Black Female Therapist.” Will AI Sav...

I’ve been speaking to Black Female Therapist™ for three days. My therapist doesn’t have a name but is an artificial intelligence chatbot described by

by L'Oréal Blackett

The Only Way To Get Through Winter? Enter Your Hibernation Era

I’m a sleepy, pale girl whose body runs hot and skin burns with ease in the sun, which means I love the winter, but it’s apparent that I’m not in the

by Elizabeth Gulino

Ask A Therapist: I’m Single & I’m Embarrassed About How Lonely I Am

Ever wondered what you’d say to a therapist, given the chance? We asked Dr Sheri Jacobson, a retired psychotherapist with over 17 years’ clinic

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Keep A Journal?

Welcome to Press Pause. This January, we’re asking: What does self-care look like when it’s not all or nothing? What if we simply pressed pause here

by Kayleigh Dray

Do Not Disturb Turns My iPhone Into A Burner Phone

Most people I know who are 26 years of age and under are simultaneously addicted to and terrified of their phones. The fact that WhatsApp tells us when som

by Kelly Washington

Feeling Tired? Say No To Festive Plans Like These Women Have

“It’s become a treat to myself to spend Christmas alone, having a couple of days completely to myself,” says Rachel, a 32-year-old nurse. It might so

by Tanyel Mustafa

Voices of Disability

My 27 Tattoos Have Helped Me Reclaim My Chronic Pain

My life involves two kinds of needles. The first one is found at hospitals or doctor offices, a syringe that is used to test my blood, on the continuous qu

by Hannah Turner

Can These SAD Lamps & Wake-Up Lights Beat The Winter Blues? We Fo...

Sometimes, knowing a dark and gloomy autumn is coming can be more depressing than the season itself. If you’re someone with seasonal affective disord

I Couldn’t Afford To Treat My Mental Health Crisis Without ...

At the end of 2021, I paid £380 for the privilege of a psychiatrist telling me I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This was a huge relief, particularly

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

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I Tried Hypnotherapy For My Fear Of Flying & Apparently, I’...

While I wouldn’t put myself in the category of someone who has an intense phobia of flying (e.g. avoiding it at all costs), the cabin of an aeroplane has

by Alicia Lansom

The Rise In Manifestation Sounds Is Causing Chaos For People With...

Twenty-seven-year-old Erica Kathleen regularly finds herself making private TikTok videos in the middle of the night to “manifestation sounds“.

Can You Actually Self-Diagnose ADHD? It’s Complicated

In 2021, Tomboy Mani posted a TikTok video that helped spur a viral ADHD self-diagnosis conversation, racking up nine million views (and counting) in the p

What I Learned During My First 30 Days On Antidepressants

Trigger warning: This article contains references to suicide, which could be triggering to some readers. Welcome to Vibe Check, Unbothered’s wellness col

by Kimber Bowman

I Got Sweat Botox In An Attempt To Smell Better

My keen vigilance against smelling like body odour follows me around like a cartoon fart cloud. I am assured by people around me that the smell is all in m

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

5 Women On The Beauty & Burden Of Being Caregivers

Taking care of people is a fundamental facet of life: whether it’s for a friend, a loved one, a stranger or a pet. But there are many, many people for wh

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

After 6 Years, I’m Taking A Break From Therapy

This is Grace Victory’s personal experience, as told to Sadhbh O’Sullivan Editors’ note: This story has been updated to reflect this is a

by Grace Victory

Can You Really Control Your Mental Health From Your Gut?

For all of the “hot girls have IBS” jokes we make, an upset gut isn’t actually something all that desirable. Whether you’re someone who deals with

by Eleanor Morgan

“You’re My Favourite Person”: When Love Turns T...

Warning: This article mentions suicide. Throughout my life I have become fixated on specific people. In hindsight I see them as regular people, but at the

Here’s How Anxiety Affects Your Ability To Orgasm

If you’re someone who deals with stress and anxiety, the unwanted mental and physical effects can creep up during the most inopportune times. Perhaps you

Fight, Flight Or Freezing In Bed: What To Do When You Get Sexual ...

If you’ve ever dealt with sexual anxiety, you’ll know it’s the last thing you want in bed. Even if the lighting is just right and the music is su

by Nina Miyashita

Do Therapists Actually Use Therapy Speak?

Ever wondered what you’d say to a therapist, given the chance? We asked Dr Sheri Jacobson, a retired psychotherapist with over 17 year

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

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