My boyfriend and I are both in our early twenties and have been together for almost a year. In the past two months we have committed to a long-distance relationship. When we are together everything is perfect; I truly feel like we have something special. However, we both struggle with communicating over text/calls and this…
When it comes to clothing advice for women, the “rules” are endless. They range from sizeist – “avoid horizontal stripes if you have a wider frame”, to ageist – “don’t wear a crop top over 50”. Now Australia is weighing in. A council in Greater Sydney has banned thong and g-string bikinis at its public…
Dear Adrian Chiles, if you found no joy in using a pen to paper, might I suggest reviving your use of the humble pencil (For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help!, 15 January)? Thought and planning will still be required, but there are many added benefits,…
In her 40s, Karen Cummings started to notice a shift in her menstrual cycle. The New Yorker’s typically mild and consistent symptoms had been replaced by bloating, emotional swings and overwhelm before she entered menopause five years ago, at 52. She thought she might need to switch up her birth control. Her doctor suggested an…
Gone are the days when surfers needed a woolly jumper under their wetsuit – or to wear two wetsuits – to stay warm. Wetties have come a long way in recent years and now offer far greater protection against the cold. This shift has meant more of us are surfing all year round, even in…
I started playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) around 10 years ago, when I was seven. My older brother, Marco, had already been playing with my dad for years. At first, the three of us just played at home. For me, Pokémon TCG is a family activity – it keeps us close. I think that’s important,…