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Life
Introducing the New Casual Sobriety
Sobriety apps and sesh circuit breakers: We interviewed abstainers on how quitting drink has now become a cool lifestyle choice.
Men: Why Do You Only Have Maroon or Navy Bed Sheets?
We found out if it's really a sign of being a dirt-encrusted mummy’s boy.
Why Psychedelics Work Differently for People on Antidepressants
Experts tell us how your meds are messing with your ket, shroom, LSD and MDMA high.
I Tried Bryan Johnson’s Extreme ‘Age Reversing’ Diet
“The shit you do is absolutely enormous.”
The Rise of 'Sober But', the Dry January Where You Still Do Drugs
Is banning booze but shovelling ket up your nose still a flex? And do you lose the benefits of alcohol abstinence altogether?
The Men Who Wear the Same Underwear For an Entire Week
Apparently, one in five men actually do this?!
Sex, Fights and Lines: Inside the World's Rowdiest Flight
Brits abroad are doing terrible things on their way to Ibiza.
The Commodification of Hating Men
20 years on from “Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!”, are we finally over hater merch?
Condoms Are Making a Comeback
Branded condoms are a hot marketing tool, from fashion labels to restaurants. But will they help our STI boom?
Flat Hunting Is Like Dating Now – But Even More Brutal
From ghosting to being actively rejected, the rental process right now will make you want to cry into a tub of ice cream, break-up stylie.
Why Is Shitting Still So Embarrassing?
A serious investigation on the last taboo: poo.
Sex & Relationships
Dick Amnesia Is a Real Thing
Can't remember a single penis you've ever encountered? You're not alone.
New Study Shows 'Man-Children' Are Destroying Women's Sex Drives
Here's how to spot the behaviour - and fix it.
Welcome to the Era of Optimisation Dating
Hustle-culture has finally hit dating. From love surveys to co-working coffee dates, we're screening potential lovers with streamlined efficiency.
Have You Been ‘Therapy-Baited’ While Dating?
Welcome to the era of weaponising therapy to score dates.
What Exactly Counts as Cheating These Days?
"To think about being in somebody else's bed is a 'mental affair' and maybe you're not as happy as you thought."
We Asked Women If Vegan Men Give Them the Ick
A new study says: yes.
Entertainment
Inside the Secret Shady World of Corporate Concerts
From Beyoncé to Flo Rida, bookers spill the wildest stories of the shady, high-paying private gig industry.
Drunk People Tell Us the Pettiest Thing They've Ever Done
In homage to the TV genius that is BEEF, we took to the streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
I Went to a DJ Battle Between Two UK Mayors
Can politicians be good DJs? I watched Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham do a B2B set with Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram to find out.
The Most Messed Up Things Parents Have Done to Their Kids
“I don’t even know how she knew it was a boy, but she stormed into her room, grabbing her axe.”
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Life
The Tyranny of the Work Lunch
Please don't make me socialise with colleagues.
Do Friend-Finding Platforms Actually Work?
Apps like TimeLeft are trying to beat loneliness by pairing strangers up as potential friends. I went down to see if it works.
Why Are Puppets Everywhere Right Now?
Elmo's viral tweets were just the tip of the iceberg. The puppets are having a renaissance.
A New Study Says Bi People Take More Risks. We Asked Bi People If It’s True.
Is risk-taking really in their DNA?
Sex & Relationships
Women Are Experimenting With Viagra Now
In the eyes of the medical establishment, Viagra is a boner drug. But some are finding it useful for sex, pain relief and rare health conditions.
Introducing: The Dickhead Chef Boyfriend
Are their knife skills hot? Yes. Will they drag you down to Hell’s kitchen and then say they’re not looking for anything serious? You bet.
Why Do All the Men in My Life Walk So Fast?
I spoke to other women about what I'm calling the great gender walking gap.
Dating Couples: A Beginner's Guide
Whether you're the third party in a threeway or a couple looking for other pairs, it doesn't have to get messy or complicated
Entertainment
Nia Archives: "Jungle Music Is My Therapy"
An evening stroll in Tokyo with the British-Jamaican artist.
The People Who Watch Movies on 2x Speed
More and more viewers are speed-watching films. We tracked some of them down and asked: Why?