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Nova Hawthorne - I'm hetero-monogamous because my boyfriend can't also be my girlfriend

I'm hetero-monogamous - here's what that means

Sex 4 hours ago By Nova Hawthorne

Sophie Collis - I had no idea my Jewish ancestry meant I had a higher chance of breast cancer

I was curious about my Jewish ancestry - I ended up with a cancer diagnosis

Health 6 hours ago By Sophie Collis

We get married every five years — I get a new dress and ring each time

Sex 6 hours ago By Alice Giddings

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: J.K. Rowling attends "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on March 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

JK Rowling's views on trans people cost me my longest friendship

Families 8 hours ago By Anonymous

My double N-cup boobs won't stop growing due to a rare condition

Health 23 hours ago By Charlie Sawyer

Alex Warwick standing outside in a city in a graduation cap and gown, smiling at the camera (Picture: Alex Warwick)

I was tired in a takeaway - within weeks they found a tumour

Health 2 days ago By Alex Warwick

Jen Walpole - conceived at 41 after secondary infertility Jen Walpole is a BANT Registered Nutritionist specialising in Fertility and Pregnancy nutrition, supporting individuals and couples that are looking to optimise their fertility for conception, whether naturally or via IVF. Jen also works alongside Dr. Gergana Peeva, a Consultant Obstetrician and an accredited specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine at Bliss - Chelsea Clinic for Women & Children, consulting with Dr Peeva's patients for nutrition support throughout pregnancy.

I thought a second child would be straightforward - IVF was anything but

Health 1 day ago By Jen Walpole

hand grasping on bed sheet

My life inside the bizarre orgasm cult

Sex 2 days ago By Sarah Ingram

Kat Storr: 9 kids parties in a fortnight: Am I cruel if I start saying no?

Children's birthday parties are ruining my life

Families 8 hours ago By Kat Storr

A wide shot of a woman sitting alone on a bed, gazing out of a bright window in a quiet, sparsely furnished room. Dressed in a blue shirt, she appears reflective, evoking themes of solitude, aging, and the emotional challenges of growing older. Videos are available similar to this scenario.

I left home 30 years ago, I haven't seen my family since

Families 1 day ago By Anonymous

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I had triplets and an emergency C-section in war torn Gaza

Families 1 day ago By Alaa

Rear view of man with his arm around a woman, both sitting in pews at a funeral (Picture: Getty Images)

We met at his father’s funeral – and had sex that night

Sex 3 days ago By Anonymous

Alison Larkin: I waited my whole life to meet the one - then he died

My soulmate proposed - then died 5 days later

Lifestyle 1 day ago By Alison Larkin

Two teenager girls studying in bed

We wanted to lose our virginity the same night - so recruited a set of twins

Sex 4 days ago By Sydney Summers

I'm an ancestor hunter who's tracked down 20,000 relatives - even a long lost brother

Families 4 days ago By Sarah Ingram

Britt Jones - shouted at by a colleague

I could barely walk when pregnant – a colleague’s comment floored me

Lifestyle 6 days ago By Britt Jones

Alfred Garwood on the commemorative March of the Living walk, wearing a kippah

I survived the Holocaust - all I remember is death

World January 27, 2026 By Alfred Garwood

Yashi Banymadhub - It?s 2025, when will we stop blaming mothers for using formula?

I used formula to feed my baby - I was made to feel like a failure

Families January 25, 2026 By Yashi Banymadhub

Tafadzwa Muchenje: I was wrongly told to leave the UK. Now I?ve written a new theatre show about it.

I called the UK home - then I was told to leave

Lifestyle 6 days ago By Tafadzwa Muchenje

Pride and Joy: Denise Winkelman: I was a pro wrestler - then I came out as trans

I hid behind masculinity - then came out as a trans woman

Lifestyle January 26, 2026 By Denise Winkelman