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Health and well-being advice and tips to get the most out of your life, from taking care of your mind to getting restful sleep.

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Science says women are smarter when they're on their periods

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If you want to start sexting, read this first

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These tarot card decks are super easy to learn

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'Can morning sunlight help me sleep better?'

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Reading Tarot cards is easier than you might think

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How to use oracle cards

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A beginner's guide to candle magic + colours

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Edging is the key to your most powerful orgasms

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6 times you should start going to couples therapy

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How to keep jealousy from ruining a relationship

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Sex toy deals to shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day

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Are you a victim of Busy Fool Syndrome?

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What June's new moon in Gemini means for your sign

mental health

Mental health news, long-reads and guides
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‘My dad took his own life. Conversations are opening up, but we still need to shed the taboo’

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Are you a happiness radiator or a happiness drain?

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Want to be more confident? Try self-compassion

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A neuroscientist on how to change your life

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‘I gave birth, then I was sectioned’

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sleep

All you need to get a good night's kip
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12 surprising benefits of swimming that prove it should be part of your regular routine

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The science behind beating insomnia

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Tried + tested: Sealy Recharge+ WH mattress review

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Clocks going forward can 'affect sleep for weeks'

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4 sleep retreats to re-set your nocturnal habits

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11 best pillows for neck pain

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11 best mattresses for back pain

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From Women's Health for Men's and Women's Health by Sealy exclusively at DFS

3 holistic sleep moves that actually work

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The 12 best duvets for hot sleepers to buy now

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Sex + Relationships

Positions, toys, and sexual health
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Your complete guide to oral sex

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Your June 2024 sex horoscope is here

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The truth about sex positions and pregnancy

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8 reasons your vagina is swollen after sex

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The best sex positions for people over age 60

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‘My partner wants to try sex parties’

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Is it bad to use coconut oil as lube?

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Do age gaps increase women's sexual satisfaction?

healthy mums

The latest parenting news, products and features
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Baby osteopath demonstrates how to wind a baby for instant relief

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Giovanna Fletcher on the power of saying 'no'

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26 best nursing bras to shop in 2024

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Best lightweight strollers to shop in 2024

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Best bedside cribs to buy

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Female health conditions

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'Period poverty can pose a serious health concern'

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‘After giving birth, women need far more support’

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EYNTK about adenomyosis and pregnancy

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Are Black women being failed by IVF?

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From Women's Health for Calecim Professional

There's a new way to treat menopausal hair loss

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VUSH Aura review: Goodbye period pain?

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PCOS belly: what is it and how do you treat it?

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Lisa Snowdon talks fitness + fertility

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What to know about PCOS and facial hair growth

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6 ways to prevent 'menopause belly'

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What’s the difference between PCOS and endo?

hormone belly refers to weight gain around the abdomen due to hormonal changes or imbalances

What are the signs of a 'hormonal belly'?

Gut health

A healthy gut is a pillar of wellness
leaky gut

What 'leaky gut' actually means, from the experts

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How a dietician manages her IBS symptoms

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You asked: Is a plant-based diet good for IBS?

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Em the Nutritionist launches her own supplement

PCOS

Everything you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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If you're trying to lose weight with PCOS, upping your protein intake is key

PCOS Bloating - Women's Health UK

What causes PCOS bloating?

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The dos and don'ts of exercising with PCOS

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Shona Vertue: ‘How I eat with PCOS’

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PCOS and gut health: An unlikely link

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Endometriosis

Everything you need to know about endo
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Yes, you can get pregnant with endometriosis - here's what you need to know

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Women with endometriosis being ‘medically gaslit'

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'A text asked if I wanted to cancel endo surgery'

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‘Exercise helped heal my chronic pain’

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How Stef Williams eats with endometriosis

Good Grief

Navigating loss in the modern world
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‘My sister died when I was 7 months pregnant’

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‘Please don't call bereaved children resilient’

lotte bowser grief partner loss

‘If you're newly bereaved, here's my advice’

grief networks

If you’re grieving right now, follow these groups

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Perimenopause and Menopause

Practical advice for navigating this huge hormonal milestone, from the first peri symptoms onwards
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Kelly Holmes was in 'denial' about perimenopause

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Does the menopause cause herpes outbreaks?

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Halle Berry experienced this perimenopause symptom

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How to eat during perimenopause

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Susannah Constantine, her gut health + menopause

being hot all the time can be a sign of hormone imbalance, pregnancy, or heat sensitivity

12 potential reasons why you always feel hot

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6 steps to looking after menopausal skin

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How should I exercise during perimenopause at 46?

Unsual discharge?

This is what your vagina is trying to tell you
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If You’re Experiencing Thick White Discharge, Here’s What Might Be Up

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So… What Does It Mean If My Discharge Is Watery?

pink discharge

11 reasons why your discharge is pink

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7 Reasons Why Your Discharge Smells

yellow discharge

What causes yellow discharge & how is it treated?

Urine

Cloudy, smelly or foamy? Find out why
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13 reasons why your wee smells weird

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Here's what the colour of your urine can tell you

having foamy urine could be a sign of dehydration, kidney issues, or an infection

8 causes of foamy urine (+ when to worry)

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8 reasons why you might have cloudy urine