Why discovering your ancestral roots can help you to truly feel like yourself
Since the age of six Greta Solomon knew she was a writer, but gained a richer sense of self when she discovered her ancestors were gifted storytellers too
Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google
Should you wash your vagina? Can a tampon get lost in one? And does having sex make you looser? Experts in all things ‘down there’ separate fact from fiction
The experts: dentists on 22 quick, easy ways to care for your teeth
When’s the best time to use mouthwash? Are interdental brushes better than floss? And should you scrape your tongue? Here’s the full lowdown on how to avoid decay and protect your gums
‘It was wickedly painful. And transformative’: a tribute to all the women who ever waxed my back
In a culture that venerates grooming, I always felt self-conscious about my body hair. But intimate encounters with a series of beauticians helped me see life differently
‘A self-care date night’: gen Z and millennials embrace the pleasures of dining alone
Attitudes have changed after the Covid pandemic and solo dining is up by 14% in the UK, according to OpenTable
People in the US: is the looming election stressing you out? Tell us
With the election less than two weeks away, we’d like to hear from people in the US about what they’re anxious about and how they’re coping
Neglect, rape and wrenching loss: can Rebecca Roberts survive it all to become the strongest woman in history?
She has battled all the odds to haul trucks, carry cars and hold up columns like an ancient god – and is currently the strongest woman in the UK, Europe and the world. Now she wants to take her extraordinary quest even further ...
By assuming I am incompetent at everything, I’m making it so much worse
I call this state of being next-level incompetence. By doubting everything I do – from where I put a book to whether I picked up my medication – I cause chaos
The best sleep aids recommended by experts: from blue light-blockers to apps to help you nap
Experts and poor sleepers share their tried and tested products and tips for a restful night