How Alcohol Is Changing Your Relationship With Perimenopause
by Irene Falcone I can’t pinpoint exactly when it happened, but sometime after my 40th birthday I started to notice that alcohol was affecting…
I had sex with my husband every day for a fortnight – here’s how it changed our marriage
It’s been about a month since I turned to my husband and said: “I think we should have sex every night for two weeks.”…
The reason you’re so bloated – and what you can do about it
‘Ugh I feel so bloated’, a common refrain and one we’ve all probably said at some point in our lives. The uncomfortable feeling of…
Bliss or bullshit: our essential oils sceptic tells us what she thinks
I feel the need to start here by saying that I am, by nature, a sceptic. For me, it is not just seeing that it…
How to help a friend in need – 8 practical ways to be there when it counts
“How Can I Help?” This is such a common question I see asked over and over in a number of groups I am part…
Don’t get mad – get a pay rise!
I was so proud to be a part of the women’s marches around the world in January. In those short, shellshocked days, women whose…
Sometimes our besties are the love of our lives
When people find out I’m a single mum I often get that look of pity. They assume that things must be that little bit…
How to achieve Inbox Zero – and clear your mind
Email was supposed to be a convenient, time saving tool that freed us all for long lunches and three day weekends. Raise your smart…
Why I can’t stop laughing (and you shouldn’t either)
You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing. (Michael Pritchard) I really struggled with the notion of…
Is perving on other people okay if you’re in a relationship?
Do you perve? I do, I’m a big, filthy perve. If I see a good looking guy, I’ll nudge whoever is next to me so…
What really happens to your friendships after a breakup
When I broke up with the father of my children I was beyond devastated. The months that followed were some of the toughest of…
The 6 sparkling wines you won’t want to miss this festive season
The festive season is just around the corner and those party invitations are starting to come in. People often say don’t bring a thing (but…