I spent four decades not sleeping a wink – until a doctor took my insomnia seriously

Insomnia is not a grievance made by difficult women. It’s a life-threatening condition that often stems from a physical issue many doctors refuse to see

The one change that worked: I loathed all forms of exercise – until I moved to a big city and walked miles

I’d tried running, pilates, swimming and barre, and hated the lot. Then I moved to London and, having no money, I had to start walking to places. Shockingly, I enjoyed it

The death of my friend inspired me to follow my standup dreams

For one writer, tragedy led to comedy, the sudden loss of a colleague giving her the nudge she needed

Rewind and be kind: what happens if you do one act of kindness every day?

When Bernadette Russell decided to perform one good deed every day for a year, it made a difference to the world around her but also had a big impact on her own life

New mums are being ‘strongly encouraged’ to take regular exercise and get more sleep. Hahahaha

New guidelines are well intentioned, but as parents of babies know, finding time to look after yourself is impossible, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

My partner doesn’t know I take Viagra – and I worry that one day it won’t work

I have been struggling with erectile dysfunction ever since a bad breakup. The ‘blue pill’ works for me, but sex is still stressful

Leave the hurt behind! How to let go of a grudge

Resentment is natural when you’ve been wronged, but over time it can become bitter and self-defeating. Psychologists explain how to move on

Migraines made life feel unlivable. It took years to find a doctor who believed me

Experts said my headaches and vertigo were just anxiety. Then one neurologist helped me feel hopeful again

I’ve got a new secret weapon against insomnia: a £20 strip of padded fabric

My wireless sleep headphones let me enter a one-woman sensory deprivation chamber every night. Heaven

From sex toy safety to supply chains: why testing vibrators isn’t as fun as you might think

The unsexy truth behind reviewing vibrators; thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts; and last-minute flower delivery