Life and style
The sauna secret: why Finland is the happiest country in the world
Steamy, spiritual and stress-busting, there are more than 3m saunas in Finland. Not only are they skin tingling, they help people explore what it is to be human
Miranda Bryant
06, Dec, 2023 @10:00 AM
A moment that changed me: I was pregnant at 16 – and a midwife said I was good for nothing. It was a red rag to a bull
All the odds were stacked against me, but there was no way I was going to give up. Instead I began the long, hard road to a good education – and a brilliant career
Emma Bradshaw, as told to Daniel Dylan Wray
06, Dec, 2023 @7:00 AM
‘Silence can be incredibly hurtful’: How to talk to someone about their chronic illness
While it may feel impolite to ask after someone’s ill-health, for those living with chronic conditions never being asked can feel ruder still
Grace Jennings-Edquist
05, Dec, 2023 @2:00 PM
Shock of the old: 10 demonic depictions of Europe’s disturbing Christmas customs
The festive season wasn’t always about mince pies and wanton consumerism. In fact, ancient folklore was more O Holy Fright than O Holy Night
Emma Beddington, pictures selected by Sarah Gilbert
05, Dec, 2023 @2:00 PM
Teens need malls. Malls need crowds. Why are they pushing kids away?
Dozens of US shopping centers have put curfews in place, fearing unruly behavior. It’s counterproductive for everyone involved
Alexandra Lange
05, Dec, 2023 @12:00 PM
I love casual fun – but seize up sexually in a serious relationship
Now that I want to start something deeper with a new partner, I feel that telling him what I really want will spoil everything
Pamela Stephenson Connolly
05, Dec, 2023 @8:00 AM
How we survive: I was trafficked by drug gangs as a child. Here is how I escaped
Sosa Henkoma was eight when he ran away from violence at home - and just 12 when he was given his first gun. He describes how fatherhood, therapy and sheer luck saved him
Annie Kelly
05, Dec, 2023 @5:00 AM
‘Good morning!’: how two words could transform your life
Scared of talking to strangers? Think again. It could vastly increase your sense of satisfaction
04, Dec, 2023 @3:23 PM
Quick, convenient and creaseless: how to buy a garment steamer that suits your needs
Steaming clothing allows you to spend less time on washing and ironing, and less money on dry cleaning – but picking the right one will depend on what you need it for
Lucianne Tonti
04, Dec, 2023 @2:00 PM
Tell us: how traditional will your Christmas dinner be this year?
We would like to hear about your Christmas dinner plans and if you’re steering away from the sprouts and stuffing in favour of spaghetti bolognese
Guardian community team
04, Dec, 2023 @1:57 PM
The pet I’ll never forget: I’m allergic to cats. But who could resist an abandoned kitten with a missing paw?
I named him Roo, welcomed his cuddles and watched him weave a trail of destruction through my flat. Even with antihistamines, the wheezing and coughing soon set in ...
Lizzie Cernik
04, Dec, 2023 @11:00 AM
I never wash my makeup brushes, does it really matter?
Got one of those niggling beauty questions? Let our expert help in her new column with advice on everything from trends to techniques. This week, Maggie from London wants to know how often you really have to wash your make up brushes
Anita Bhagwandas
04, Dec, 2023 @8:00 AM
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