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Unbothered
For Black Fat Women, Is The Body Positivity Movement Dead?
Stephanie Yeboah
12 Jul 2024
Fitness
In Your Running Era? Ignore The Haters
Tanyel Mustafa
7 May 2024
Taking Care
“I Felt Pressured To Suck It Up”: When Mental Health Costs You Your Job
Tanyel Mustafa
19 Mar 2024
Unbothered
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
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L'Oréal Blackett
Wellness
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
Relationships
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
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Press Pause
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
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Kayleigh Dray
Press Pause
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
Christmas
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
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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
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Hannah Turner
Living
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
by
Cory Stieg
Mental Health
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
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Sadhbh O'Sullivan
Living
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
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Alicia Lansom
Mental Health
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“.
by
Kate Fowler
Wellness
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
by
Mirel Zaman
Unbothered
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
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Kimber Bowman
Body
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
Living
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
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Sadhbh O'Sullivan
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Mental Health
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
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Grace Victory
Body
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
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Eleanor Morgan
Mental Health
“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
by
Zuva Seven
Sex
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
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Claire Fox
Sex
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
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Nina Miyashita
Mind
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
Seasonal Health
Summertime SAD Is Real; Here’s How To Deal With It
It’s pretty much accepted that gloomy winter weather makes people feel more down or tired. But, in my experience, what’s even more depressing t
by
Kimberly Truong
Press Pause
Bed Rot Is Gross But So Is Life
The latest phrase to jump from TikTok hashtag to aggrieved headlines is ‘bed rot’, a term used to describe, surprisingly, rotting in bed. Not i
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Sadhbh O'Sullivan
Press Pause
‘Glimmers’ Can Make Us Happier — & They’re All Around Us
In significant life events, joy is supposed to be easy to find. Things like marriages and children and graduations and job promotions are the times when we
by
Elizabeth Gulino
Sex
The Truth About Using Sex As A Stress Reliever
It’s no secret that consensual sex is healthy. Typically it can feel pretty good, bring you closer to a partner or partners, and give you that marvel
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Claire Fox
Wellness
After A Sudden Medical Diagnosis, Radical Self-Acceptance Was My ...
Last year, two weeks before Christmas, my face broke. I’d been going about my usual business — parenting, working, grocery shopping — when I be
by
Lisa Patulny
IYKYK
What Is The Liking Gap And Why Is TikTok Loving It?
Worrying that people don’t actually like me is one of the more persistent thoughts I have on a daily basis. I’ll walk away from interactions wi
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Nina Miyashita
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