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Let’s talk about men’s mental health: How to get the men you love to open up about how they’re feeling

Encouraging the men in your life to open up isn’t always easy, but starting a conversation is the first step, writes Camilla Foster

Sally Saunders

1 October 202630 September 2026

Let’s talk about men’s mental health: How to get the men you love to open up about how they’re feeling

Why being the person everyone relies on can leave you feeling lonely

You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.

Donna Smiley

21 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

They’ve read your message but haven’t replied – here’s why your mind jumps to the worst conclusion

An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.

Donna Smiley

21 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones

When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.

Donna Smiley

20 October 202619 October 2026

Is your wellness routine making it harder to relax?

Sleep scores, step counts and meditation streaks can help us understand our habits. But when looking after yourself becomes another thing to get right, it may be time to change your relationship with the numbers.

Donna Smiley

20 October 202619 October 2026

Physical wellbeing / Mental health

The reason why some men feel low and unmotivated after watching porn

From feeling irritable and sleepy to anxious and sad, there is such a thing as a ‘post porn slump.’ Discover why this can happen to you and how, for the majority of men, it is a normal physiological response.

Suzanne Baum

19 October 202618 October 2026

Career

What to do if your boss comes on to you – and why can it be so difficult to respond in the moment?

Leadership coach Shamila Mhearban explains why rejecting your boss can feel difficult, how workplace power dynamics influence our responses and why nervous laughter or friendliness should never be mistaken for consent.

Donna Smiley

19 October 202620 October 2026