Helen Frost
The Worst Reactions I've Had After Telling People I Went to Private School
“I want to be proud of my school – it undoubtedly made me who I am today – but I end up feeling ashamed.”
The Weirdest Dreams I’ve Had Since Taking Antidepressants
Antidepressants can come with a number of side effects, but abnormal dreams is one of the weirdest.
Life for Rent: What to Do if You Buy a House Together But Split Up Later
Plus: don't panic if your landlord decides to sell your rented flat.
How I Stopped Being an Incel and Started Loving Myself
"A lot of my venting was done online because I never felt comfortable talking to people in real life about this stuff, because it’s embarrassing."
The Weirdest Lies We Told as Children
"I told, I think, lots of people in my reception class that my parents had won a year's supply of toilet roll."
Lockdown Took Its Toll on Young Muslims Living with Their Parents
Isolated in the family home, some young Muslims felt “suffocated” and unable to speak about mental health issues.
Black Men on Why They Started Therapy in 2020
Research shows that thoughts of suicide and self-harm have been significantly higher for Black Brits during the pandemic.
£7,000 a Day for a Test and Trace Consultant? Here’s What Else It Could Buy
The estimated £1.5 million salary paid by the government to Boston Consulting Group staff equates to the annual salary of 45 nurses.
Why Antidepressants Can Kill Your Sex Drive – and What to Do About It
For some women who take SSRIs, stable mental health means sacrificing sexual pleasure.
The True Stories Behind Reddit's Most Viral Posts
Some posts – like the infamous "Swamps of Dagobah" tale – have become the stuff of legend. We tracked down their creators.
'Sorry, We’ve Already Got a Black Act': The Insidious Racism of UK Comedy
For years, talent agents and promoters have discriminated against comedians of color. Now top acts such as Dane Baptiste and Ava Vidal are speaking out.
How Netflix Took Over the World
This is a story about a company that crushed Blockbuster, took on the tech industry and revolutionised the way we consume culture.