In a generation of labels and boxes, is attachment theory a valid form of psychology or excuse for...
Friends, Family and Flings
Twenty-somethings with tots: Navigating parenthood in your early twenties
Whether you’re braced for it or not, navigating the minefield of parenthood is a monumental task -...
Young, dumb and divorced in your twenties
'Divorced' might not necessarily be a label you associate with twenty something year olds... but...
You might disappoint your immigrant parents, and that’s okay!
British Filmmaker Simisola Akande says she still gets PTSD from when she told her Nigerian...
Greasy haired and grotty clothes: What to do if you hate your friend’s partner
We’ve all been there. Sat across the table from your friend's snivelling partner. The one who...
Filming your loved ones will change your life
Oscar Jacques, 26 from Edinburgh is currently best known for having portrayed Tom Tupper on CBBC’s...
Grasping Grindr – an uncut deep dive into online gay hook-ups
The online queer world can be a daunting thing to penetrate. Messy speaks to avid Grindr users to...
A daters biggest fear: The rise of the ‘Ick’
No bubbles in the bath. Wearing hats and gloves. Farting. We’re all way too familiar with the...
Body clocks and badly timed c*cks: Why you and your partner aren’t horny at the same time
All heterosexual couples have been there. A poorly timed erection poking you in the morning, whilst your bleeding out your vagina and your cramps make you feel like you’re about to give birth. The guilt and isolation can follow. Are you and your partner not attracted to each other anymore? Why is my sex drive so low? Why is he always ready for sex and I need about fourteen working days to even think about it?
Why we think gossip keeps friendships alive
In recognition of National Tea Day, instead of celebrating PG Tips or Tetleys, we’re recognising...
Limerence: why am I obsessed with someone who doesn’t care about me?
You may be in the group of TikTok users who have heard the discourse around ‘limerence’, or you...
Diary of a Hinge Date: My first steps into online dating
My feeble first step into the world of dating apps happened at the start of the month, at the big...
How on earth do you navigate a friendship break-up?
Without it being socially acceptable to block their number, scream sad songs about them in the...
Dumped and doing my best: dealing with a break-up
In my experience, going through a break-up is really brutal. Heartbreak can be a really profound...
Hear from the ‘sexperts’ breaking the taboo around virginity
Virginity - a word with immense social and personal meaning, and a wide range of expectations and...
What are the real ‘red flags’?
‘Red flags’ and now even apparently, green and beige flags too.
Cutting Family Ties
You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your future. If you’re contemplating cutting ties...
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