Real Life

She may not reveal her name, but blogger “B” divulges far more intimate information than that on a regular basis – about sexual health and wellness. After marrying a sex addict, B begain a blog about life after sex addiction, as…

Are you over the age of 35 and trying to get pregnant? Real women share their stories about how trying to conceive affected their sexual health and overall wellbeing. 1. I Just Wanted One More Baby: ‘I conceived easily when…

Fitness expert Mike Roussell, PhD, recalls, ‘The other day, I was on a phone call with a good friend and fellow strength coach, Joe Dowdell, CSCS, of Peak Performance in New York City. I told him my current deadlift personal record stood at…

You might not think stripping off and performing downward-facing dog is beneficial to your mental health, but many people tout the benefits of naked yoga. Don’t know much about it? Wellness writer Alice Oglethorpe went along to a…

An affair can really harm family wellness, but could it also – under the right circumstances – make your marriage stronger? Stephanie (not her real name) believes the don't-ask-don't-tell rule is the secret to her marital bliss.…

When Kari Thorp was a teenager, it didn’t take long to realise that something was amiss in her body. The periods that her sister and friends experienced eluded Kari, who, with her mother, was concerned for her wellbeing and future family…

When Mary Gundrum’s son was born, he had a Tessier midline facial cleft, which means the sides of his face didn't fuse together properly during early pregnancy, causing it to split down the middle. Baby Dominic also had a rare cranial…

There are many well-known phrases that make bigger implications than we realise – such as boys will be boys – but what happens when boys want to be girls, or vice versa? Gender Identity Disorder (GID) can play a huge role in an individual’s…

There are many benefits to making squats part of your fitness routine. Squats are strengthening exercises, and also aid in your weight loss wellness. However, if you really want to bolster your wellbeing, you should try the 30 day squat…

Recovering from cancer is a huge milestone in any person's life. It means that it's time to move on and get back to your real life. Right? Not so fast. While yes, recovering from cancer should be celebrated, there are plenty of…