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I Tried the Daye Diagnostic Tampon and Felt Totally in Control of My Sexual Health

4 Jul 2024

I Tried the Daye Diagnostic Tampon and Felt Totally in Control of My Sexual Health

There I was, headphones in, impatiently waiting for the tube to arrive, when a huge ad for the Daye Diagnostic Tampon caught my eye.

Can You Drink Too Much Water? The Experts Weigh In

26 Jun 2024

Can You Drink Too Much Water? The Experts Weigh In

I'm sure you've been told many times how important it is to drink water.

Like Molly-Mae Hague, My Peloton Is My Mental Health Break From Mum Life

15 Jul 2024

Like Molly-Mae Hague, My Peloton Is My Mental Health Break From Mum Life

It's 8.45am and I'm telling my son I love him as I kiss him, hug him... and practically shove him towards the door at school before dashing home.

I Took My Daughter to See Inside Out 2 – But It Taught Me More About My Emotions

2 Jul 2024

I Took My Daughter to See Inside Out 2 – But It Taught Me More About My Emotions

It's Saturday night and whilst the cool kids were at Glastonbury I was taking my eight-year-old daughter to see Inside Out 2.

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I've Meditated Every Day For 3 Months, and I Can't Believe the Change in my Sleep

20 hours ago

I've Meditated Every Day For 3 Months, and I Can't Believe the Change in my Sleep

When I signed up for a meditation course at the end of last year, I can't say that my sleep quality – or lack of it, frankly – had really crossed my mind.

Watching TikToks At x2 Speed Has Given Me Brain Rot — Can I Be Saved?

2 Dec 2024

Watching TikToks At x2 Speed Has Given Me Brain Rot — Can I Be Saved?

My name is Lauren and I'm a TikTok addict, there I said it.

I Tried Mushroom Coffee For a Month and It's Transformed My Day-to Day Life

13 Nov 2024

I Tried Mushroom Coffee For a Month and It's Transformed My Day-to Day Life

As I searched through my tea and supplement cupboard (don't come at me, this is the only way I remember to take my supplements everyday) I stumbled across a half-used sachet of Dirtea Coffee Mushroom Super Blend (£38).

"Losing a Parent in Your 20s Is a Uniquely Lonely Experience"

22 Oct 2024

"Losing a Parent in Your 20s Is a Uniquely Lonely Experience"

When I was 11, my mum was diagnosed with kidney failure and spent nearly 20 years on dialysis, far surpassing the typical prognosis for her condition.

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Nutrition

9 Fibre-Rich Foods Dieticians Love — And You Should Too

12 Jul 2024

9 Fibre-Rich Foods Dieticians Love — And You Should Too

You'll be pleased to know that introducing more fibre into your diet doesn't mean shoving chunks of Weetabix down your throat, but if that's your thing, we aren't judging.

Is Sugar Bad For You? Here's What Registered Dietitians Have to Say

11 Jan 2024

Is Sugar Bad For You? Here's What Registered Dietitians Have to Say

Sugar is everywhere.

Kate Hudson Swears By This Self-Improvement Mantra: "Stop Thinking You’re Broken"

10 Jan 2024

Kate Hudson Swears By This Self-Improvement Mantra: "Stop Thinking You’re Broken"

Kate Hudson has a positive feeling about 2024.

I Tried the Heck Brussels Sprout Sausages, and Even Big Sprout-Haters Will Love Them

20 Dec 2023

I Tried the Heck Brussels Sprout Sausages, and Even Big Sprout-Haters Will Love Them

I love sausages.

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I Tried "You're Looking Well" — a Supplement and Skincare Combo That Promises a Lot

3 Dec 2024

I Tried "You're Looking Well" — a Supplement and Skincare Combo That Promises a Lot

I struggle with supplements.

Like Selena Gomez, I Have SIBO — Here's Everything You Need to Know

25 Nov 2024

Like Selena Gomez, I Have SIBO — Here's Everything You Need to Know

We've probably all seen Selena Gomez's recent post in a comments section on TikTok, clapping back at someone commenting on her lil round tummy.

Why is EVERYONE Talking About Magnesium? We Ask the Experts to Explain All

30 Oct 2024

Why is EVERYONE Talking About Magnesium? We Ask the Experts to Explain All

Recently I have found myself recommending the same thing over and over again, whether it's to my mum, my friends or even my friend's children.

Why We Need to Talk About the Menopause in Our 20s

18 Oct 2024

Why We Need to Talk About the Menopause in Our 20s

There's been a buzz around the menopause of late.

Could Acupuncture Be an Alternative to Ozempic? I Tried It.

18 Oct 2024

Could Acupuncture Be an Alternative to Ozempic? I Tried It.

I recently visited my family in America and I was shocked to see just how many adverts for Ozempic were on regular TV channels.

How to Prepare For the Menopause in Your 20s, According to Experts

18 Oct 2024

How to Prepare For the Menopause in Your 20s, According to Experts

Preparation is key and the same goes for the menopause, even if it's still decades away.

Do You Suffer From "Gymtimidation"? Here's How to Beat Your Fear of the Gym for Good

4 Oct 2024

Do You Suffer From "Gymtimidation"? Here's How to Beat Your Fear of the Gym for Good

We all know that feeling.

Do You Know The 7 Period Colours That Could Signal Something's Wrong?

12 Sep 2024

Do You Know The 7 Period Colours That Could Signal Something's Wrong?

Seeing a period colour that you're not used to can be disconcerting, especially if you're not used to seeing black or light pink anywhere during your cycle.

7 Myths About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome That Need to be Debunked

4 Sep 2024

7 Myths About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome That Need to be Debunked

When I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2016, I'd never heard of the condition.

7 Foods That May Help Ease Symptoms of PCOS, According to Dietitians

3 Sep 2024

7 Foods That May Help Ease Symptoms of PCOS, According to Dietitians

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects up to 12% of women of reproductive age and is associated with symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair growth, insulin resistance, and oily skin, though they present differently from person to person.

Would You Feel Better Cycle Syncing?

29 Aug 2024

Would You Feel Better Cycle Syncing?

There's a lot of factors that can make or break my motivation for a workout — from sleep levels to stress levels to what level of childcare I have that day.

I Tried Using Avon Skin So Soft as Bug Spray — And I Didn’t Get Bitten All Trip

15 Aug 2024

I Tried Using Avon Skin So Soft as Bug Spray — And I Didn’t Get Bitten All Trip

Not for the first time, I'm sitting here with two left knees.