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Confessions Of An...A&E Doctor

Most of us dread the thought of ending up in hospital, but there are some people who actually choose to be there.It’s hard not to respect the work of doctors and nurses, especially the junior ones who...

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Shannon Purser Wants To Remind Everyone OCD Is About More Than Compulsions

Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn’t just about the compulsive behaviours. It’s also about the obsessive thoughts. Such thoughts are intrusive, scary, and are rooted in control. Shannon Purser recently...

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Your Horoscope This Week

Okay, it’s time to review the lessons that we’ve all been working on since Mercury went retrograde in March and decided to get into a fight with almost everyone we know. Those were tough times filled...

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This Woman's Twitter Thread Perfectly Dismantles Everyday Male Privilege

Many of us have a love/hate relationship with Twitter. Sometimes it's funny and informative; other times, it feels repetitive and overrun with trolls. But Twitter is probably at its best when someone...

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Finally, A Gel Moisturiser That Hydrates Like A Rich Cream — With Zero...

My decision-making process is one big contradiction. I'll suggest an Italian wine bar for dinner, only to fervently scan the menu for a California red. I'll wake up early to give myself enough time to...

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Ava DuVernay Defends Only Hiring Female Directors: "Sue Me"

As an Academy Award nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker, Ava DuVernay has proved that she is a force within the world of directing. Since starting as a showrunner on Queen Sugar, she directed the...

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New Music To Know This Week: Julia Michaels, Florence + The Machine, & More

Julia Michaels f/ Trippie Redd "Jump"All eyes are on Julia Michaels to see how she follows up her uber-hit "Issues." If "Jump" is any indication, she's sticking to the confessional style that made...

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The Bridge Is Back & It's Still The Best Scandi Noir Out There

Marvellous news: Swedish/Danish television drama The Bridge is back. Only this time, it's for the very last time.The show, as fans will know, is the most hallowed benchmark by which we judge all...

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Every UK Eurovision Entry Since Gina G, Ranked In Order Of Our Shame

I think it’s fair to say that Eurovision is my football. The highs and lows; the theatre and spectacle; the vaguely embarrassing state of caring so deeply about a performance by people you’ve never met...

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What Happened To The Party Pics? How Instagram Changes When You Have Kids

My Explore page is pregnant women, babies and Huggies ads. What happened to the party pics? Being a mum can be all-consuming, but does it really have to take over your social media too?The Insta mum...

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These Are The Best Salons In The UK For Afro Hair

We're not sure which is more of a challenge, the courage to go for the big chop or the task of finding a stylist who is acquainted with afro, kinky and multitextured hair. 3c to 4c hair requires a...

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What Happens When Millennials Of All Gender Identities Try Living Together?

Genderquake is a new two-part documentary that aims to "explore the gender identities being adopted by a new generation of millennials". The format is simple and familiar: 11 young people "from across...

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Data Spring Cleaning: Your Guide To Tech Self-Care

If you weren’t one of the 87 million people affected by Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica data breach, it might be easy to feel a sense of relief and go about your online business as usual.But the scandal...

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When You're Hangry, You're Experiencing A Genuine Human Emotion

Next time you're feeling "hangry" and receive no sympathy whatsoever from your S.O., friends or family members, just quote science at them.Sophie Medlin, a Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at King's...

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Exclusive: Balmain To Auction Off Met Gala Looks For Charity

Beyond what we've come to associate with Balmain — embroidery, shoulder pads, the Kardashians — includes a more humble story that's often overshadowed or untold. Olivier Rousteing, the 31-year old...

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People On Twitter Are Exposing The Ignorance Surrounding Mental Health

Though the stigma surrounding mental health issues has definitely diminished in recent years, it's a long way from disappearing altogether.At the same time, a recent report has revealed that alarming...

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Why Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Can Be Hard To Miss

There are lots of stories on the internet about people who discovered that they had ovarian cancer because a sneaky or ordinary symptom gave them pause. These stories can be immensely helpful in...

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I Graduated Law School — & Decided To Become A "Death Doula"

Last Look is an on-going profile series of women working in the death industry.“Death is inevitable. My life span is ever decreasing. Death comes whether or not I am prepared.” These are three of the...

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What We're Still Getting Wrong About OCD

Stranger Things and Riverdale actress Shannon Purser has always been honest about her struggles with mental health. And last week, she opened up further in an essay for Teen Vogue, this time revealing...

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Inside The Fake News Campaign To Smear Russia's Biggest Fashion Influencers

Fashion influencer Cinthia of CinthiaSpoon was busy during New York Fashion Week this February when she first saw an email with a mysterious subject line appear in her inbox: “Fwd: Mira Duma: facts on...

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