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<p>Men are postponing fatherhood: But at what cost?</p>
LET'S UNPACK THAT

Men assume they can put off fatherhood – here’s why they’re wrong

Without a time limit on procreation, the pressure is off men when it comes to the question of fatherhood. But does a deadline-free existence hinder, rather than help, when it comes to family planning? Helen Coffey investigates whether procrastination ultimately winds up limiting male fertility choices

<p>‘I want freedom of movement back. I want that liberty’</p>
LET'S UNPACK THAT

How a second passport became the key to freedom for young Brits

<p>The debauchery of ‘The Hangover’ is looking increasingly far-fetched</p>
Lifestyle

How the stag do went from depraved to well-behaved

<p>Journalist Sam Parker is one of many who have tried to shortcut their way to inner peace</p>
Lifestyle

Are you guilty of ‘wellness bypassing’? Probably

<p>The viral Protein World ad that was banned by the ASA in 2015</p>
Lifestyle

Beach body ready? Why a decade after that ad, nothing has changed

<p>Kris Jenner, 69 (right) looks closer in age to daughter Kim Kardashian (left) than her peers</p>
Lifestyle

Katie Piper is right, ageing as a woman is like a bereavement

<p>There’s much to unpack when understanding why Gen Z women are earning more than men in their early careers </p>
Lifestyle

The Gen Z gender pay gap has reversed – so what’s up with boys?

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<p>The kind of dish that could convert even a watermelon sceptic</p>
Recipes

6 chef-approved recipes to make for The Big Lunch this weekend

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Lifestyle

Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap sells out in seconds

<p>Men’s Health Week in June offers a good time to talk about conditions such as prostate cancer</p>
Health & Families

Cancer experts explain what a prostatectomy is and who might need one

<p> An Aldi grocery store is pictured on May 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. </p>
Lifestyle

Popular Aldi snack recalled due to ‘life-threatening’ allergen

<p>Looking down at your smartphone can put some serious pressure on your neck. But, people can take steps to alleviate associated pain</p>
Health

What is ‘tech neck’ and how can you fix it?

<p>Oatmeal porridge bowl with berry fruits in female hands, closeup view. Healthy vegetarian breakfast food</p>
Health

Cardiologist reveals his ‘go-to’ breakfast for a healthy heart

<p>The affected units were sold from March 2020 through May 2025</p>
Lifestyle

1.7 million air conditioners recalled due to risk of mold exposure

<p>Narcissistic behaviour can be difficult to manage</p>
Health & Families

Four ways to protect yourself from a narcissist’s hurtful behaviour

More features

<p>Labubu mania: the popularity of the keyring doll has forced Chinese retailer Pop Mart to halt sales of it in UK stores as it was causing chaos</p>
LET'S UNPACK THAT

Why are adult women obsessed with Labubu dolls – and should I be too?

<p>Hands off: should ‘vanilla’ types be using apps aimed at sexually curious users?</p>
Lifestyle

Get off Feeld if you’re ‘vanilla’ – it’s not for you and that’s OK

<p>Are food waste apps really too good to be true? </p>
in focus

Are food waste apps like Too Good To Go a moral success story?

<p>It is a lovable quirk that adds some zest to a sentence, but it may end up leaving a sour taste in the mouth...</p>
LET'S UNPACK THAT

When did we start calling everyday items ‘she’?

Fitness and wellness

<p>Claiming his physique was down to avoiding toxins, Brian Johnson was found to be spending thousands a month on growth hormones</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

What is the ancestral diet and why do influencers love it so much?

Despite a new Netflix documentary exposing the extreme diet, Emilie Lavinia asks why unsustainable and unproven diets, that can lead to disordered eating and nutrient deficiencies, are still being peddled?

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Fitness and wellbeing

What is the ancestral diet and why do influencers love it so much?

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Despite a new Netflix documentary exposing the extreme diet, Emilie Lavinia asks why unsustainable and unproven diets, that can lead to disordered eating and nutrient deficiencies, are still being peddled?

Emilie Lavinia
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<p>Claiming his physique was down to avoiding toxins, Brian Johnson was found to be spending thousands a month on growth hormones</p>
<p>According to experts, immunity and the gut are connected</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Is there a link between gut health and allergies? An expert explains

<p>I've tried everything to soothe my TMJ symptoms</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Could botox for teeth grinding cure my TMJ? I tried it to find out

<p>A walking expert has shared the many benefits of going for a short walk after eating a meal </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Expert says a walk after eating can protect health for decades to come

<p>Running a marathon for the first time has meant being discerning about my kit</p>
Sports & Fitness

I’m running the London Marathon – these are my training essentials

<p>Running a marathon for the first time has meant being discerning about my kit</p>
Sports & Fitness

I’m running the London Marathon – these are my training essentials

<p>I taped my mouth shut every night to see if the Tiktok trend might actually be worth it</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I tried mouth taping for three weeks, and the results surprised me

<p>My therapist advised me to pick up a copy of the book and the rest is history</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How living with less changed my life

Food features

<p>Healthy and sugarfree food isn’t always easy to spot</p>
Features

From bread to smoothies: The hidden sugars in our ‘healthy’ choices

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In Focus

An app says my kids’ food isn’t healthy – I’m now emptying my kitchen

<p>From spreadsheets to supper clubs – Sonali Shah found her flavour</p>
Features

Sonali Shah swapped the City for supper clubs – and Ben Affleck

<p>Rosamund Hall picks her favourite sparkling wines for spring</p>
Voices

The sun is out – it’s time for a springtime refresh of sparkling wine

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Recipes

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Recipes

20 barbecue recipes to impress this May bank holiday

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<p>The crispy bits of bacon and croutons add an extra layer of crunch</p>
Recipes

This chicken caesar dip is crunchy, creamy and dangerously good

<p>Sweet pea guacamole with charred jalapeño and sunflower seeds – a spring-fresh twist on a classic</p>
Recipes

Spring’s best veg, two killer recipes – and one very green guac

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>
Lifestyle

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

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Lifestyle

Binky Felstead confesses she hasn’t washed beauty item in 10 years

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News

Moment shocked news anchor is diagnosed with skin cancer live on-air

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Lifestyle

Paul Hollywood says no one bakes for him after emotional cake incident

<p>Queen Camilla meets two people dressed as bushes during the Big Lunch at Eden Dock on June 4, 2025 in London, England. </p>
News

Bizarre moment Queen Camilla meets people dressed as bushes

Deals

<p>Enjoy Garden Trading’s amazing site-wide deals</p>
Deals

Enjoy 20% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

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Deals

Marks & Spencer discount codes for June – save 10% site-wide

<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
Deals

Save up to 10% on luxury bags, jewellery and more at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
Deals

Save over 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

Try a neutral aesthetic for a pared-back, stylish scheme (My Furniture/PA)
Design

9 ways to nail the new neutrals

Must-have essentials for creating a pretty table arrangement (Sophie Allport/PA)
Design

10 ways to style up your summer tablescape

Make a statement with playful homeware and décor (Purlfrost/PA)
Design

9 funky ways to jazz up your space

Royal Family

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Lifestyle

Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in delivery room before Lilibet’s birth

<p>The Duke of Sussex explored changing his family name to Spencer</p>
Home News

Harry and Meghan looked at changing family surname to Spencer

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Lifestyle

Meghan reveals future business dreams with daughter Lilibet

Women

<p>Readers debate whether women should have to work the week of their period</p>
Women

‘Try working 12-hours on your period’: Readers torn on menstrual leave

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Lifestyle

The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>
Women

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

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Dating and Relationships

<p>The couple at an event held by the Clooney Foundation for Justice in New York in 2024</p>
Lifestyle

George Clooney says he’s never argued with his wife – that’s a problem

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<p>Views around celibacy have completely changed in recent years </p>
Love & Sex

Celibacy is revolutionising people’s sex lives

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Love & Sex

What is pegging? Expert explains an act that can improve your sex life

Shopping

<p>The summer beauty bag is available in store now </p>
Fashion & Beauty

M&S’s summer beauty bag is back – it costs £35, but it’s worth £210

Fashion & Beauty

M&S’s summer beauty bag is back – it costs £35, but it’s worth £210

<p>The summer beauty bag is available in store now </p>
<p>The brand has four cleansers already, but this is its first cream formula</p>
Skincare

Exclusive: The Inkey List cream-to-milk cleanser review

<p>The new product launches on Friday 6 June, but I got hold of it first</p>
Skincare

Exclusive: The Inkey List new face mist review

<p>I found the best discounts across skincare, make-up, haircare, fragrance and body care</p>
Deals

Best Boots discount codes for June 2025, chosen by a beauty writer

<p>We tested their comfiness for at least 12 hours, running the obligatory washing machine test too</p>
Lingerie

12 best comfortable bras, tried and tested for support

<p>We tested their comfiness for at least 12 hours, running the obligatory washing machine test too</p>
Lingerie

12 best comfortable bras, tried and tested for support

<p>Our tester is an experienced beauty editor in her early 40s, who tests new anti-ageing creams as they launch</p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing day creams for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>The toys were originally part of The Monsters series by artist Kasing Lung</p>
Fashion & Beauty

Labubus are taking over the internet - here’s where you can get them

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viral

Return of white storks ’emblem’ for nature recovery, conservationists say

Return of white storks ’emblem’ for nature recovery, conservationists say

news

Sam Thompson embraces sister as he ends 260-mile run and cycle for Soccer Aid

james-norton-and-rebecca-adlington-take-part-in-10-hour-charity-swim

James Norton and Rebecca Adlington take part in 10-hour charity swim

science-tech

According to NASA this one thing protects us from deep space

news

Lottery winner explains the basic math which saw him win 14 jackpots

news

Lottery winner explains the basic math which saw him win 14 jackpots

science-tech

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

news

A 200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art is now a museum piece

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