From cramps and fatigue to headaches and poor sleep, hot weather can make some period symptoms feel more intense. Here's why hot weather can make existing symptoms feel worse – and the simple ways you can support your body when temperatures rise.…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Can anxiety make you feel emotionally numb?
Anxiety doesn't always feel overwhelming. Sometimes it can leave you feeling emotionally numb or disconnected. Here's why it happens and what might help.…
Forget ‘mum brain’: becoming a parent may change your brain for the better
Forget ‘mum brain’ and ‘parenting fog’; science suggests parenting may actually strengthen our brains…
Helping your child cope with the loss of a pet
Children don't always grieve in the ways we expect. Understanding how they process loss can help you support them with compassion, honesty, and reassurance, while making space for your own grief, too.…
6 common myths about sex therapy, according to a psychosexual therapist
If the idea of sex therapy feels a little intimidating, you're not alone. We asked a psychosexual therapist to debunk 6 of the most common myths and misconceptions about sex therapy.…
6 gentle ways to increase your attention span
Focus isn’t something you’ve lost, but it’s something you can nurture. Here’s how to build it back, one small step at a time…
What the UK's proposed under-16 social media ban could mean for young people
The government has announced plans to ban under-16s from accessing major social media platforms from spring 2027. Here's what we know so far, and what experts have to say about the potential impact on young people's wellbeing.…
What happens during a Havening session?
Havening combines gentle touch with guided exercises designed to support emotional wellbeing. But what actually happens during a session, and what can you expect if you're curious to try it?…
Beyond going outside: what actually happens in ecotherapy?
What is ecotherapy, what can it help with, and what actually happens? We explain more about what to expect…