Navigating your twenties in a calm and [dis]orderly fashion
Jess Whitaker
The existential fear that comes after a weekend of drinking is almost enough to put you off for life. Almost - but probably won’t. So how do we get over the dreaded hangxiety? Whether you’ve spent your bank holiday weekend bottomless brunching or just breaking into...
Yes, we may only be twenty somethings, but that absolutely does not mean we should be taking sh*t from our boss. We’ve all been there. Your phone pings and you see your boss's name staring back at you from your home screen. Your heart sinks, as your mind races with...
No bubbles in the bath. Wearing hats and gloves. Farting. We’re all way too familiar with the phenomenon that is ‘the Ick’, but how do we navigate this bizarre concept in the dating world? I don’t know about anyone else, but I have absolutely been given the ick...
Although you may be sick of getting lectured by your parents, these older individuals reflected on their messy years as twenty year olds, to help guide people like us. Here at Messy, we’re all about giving you the best advice possible, to navigate the minefield that...
In recognition of National Tea Day, instead of celebrating PG Tips or Tetleys, we’re recognising the importance of spilling the tea with your friends, and proving there’s nothing wrong with a good gossip. Gossip tends to get a bad reputation. Typically, it’s...
It is no secret that nursing is a demanding career path, so what better way to provide insight into the profession than asking ten questions to a fully qualified nurse. Amber Horne is a band five staff nurse, currently based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in...
Without it being socially acceptable to block their number, scream sad songs about them in the shower or get revenge by having a glow up, how do you get over the turmoil of a friendship break-up? It is undeniable that there is overwhelming sadness when a relationship...
With bikini season on the horizon, what better time to fill our social media feeds with body positive content creators, encouraging us to embrace our bodies and feel confident in our skin. We’re all way too familiar with the never ending scroll that seems to catch you...
As if being in your twenties wasn’t enough to worry about … Young women entering adulthood explain how their lifelong illness won’t stop them achieving their goals. Packing your bags and leaving home for the first time to make the big move to university. Buying pots...
Virginity - a word with immense social and personal meaning, and a wide range of expectations and emotions. But how much does it really matter? Picture this. You’re on a first date. The conversation is flowing, you’re flirting, the sexual tension is there and...
We all love going out with friends and being reminded of our drunken antics the next morning, but the lines can blur. When does it stop being a few wild nights out, and become a troubling habit? Entering your twenties is a time associated with partying and letting...
Whilst it’s lovely to feel bronzed and sun kissed as we enter summer, it comes with its risk - as May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, what better time to note the main symptoms and causes of skin cancer. Picture this. Your mum is listening to the radio in...
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