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If after-work drinks are leading to the £50 bag a little more than usual, our resident drugs columnist Simon Doherty weighs in on why that might be.

Exploring your sexuality while you're still figuring out the whole coming out thing can be, well, daunting to say the least. Luckily, our resident dating Agony Aunt Beth Ashley is on hand to help.

People having perpetual hallucinations from psychedelic drugs are finding a community on TripTok. But how rare is the condition, and is it becoming more common?

“MAKE INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM AGAIN!” protests Kylie Jenner against Insta’s TikTokification. Is it a nail in the coffin for the platform or just a firm kick up the arse? Let’s unpack.

Laying down some ground rules with a date is awkward and scary, and we hate it. But it matters – a lot. Our resident agony aunt Beth Ashley is here to show you how it’s done.

Asking for a friend: Getting all your mates over before you go out-out this weekend? Here’s how to nail the sesh before the club like a pro.

The social app might position itself as the anti-Instagram, but it’s really just another avenue for us to pretend our lives are a highlight reel. Do we need the added (two minutes of) pressure?

So you’ve decided to dabble in the world of crypto. But what is a cryptocurrency exchange, and which type is best?

Ickbait: There's nothing sexy about tricking the world into thinking you’re going commando – on your feet, says TJ Sidhu.

Football’s coming home… nearly. Hopefully. Ahead of this weekend’s England-Germany Euro 2022 final, one of 1971’s fabled Lost Lionesses reflects on the 50-year journey of the formerly-banned women’s game.

Asking for a friend: Keen to dip your toe into the online content world? We asked an OF high roller for the tips and tricks for setting up shop.

It’s basically a pub quiz meets Race Across The World.

The hot pink condiment’s creator, Chef Pii, speaks about her viral TikTok fame, what it actually tastes of, and why you should trust in your own sauce.

Turns out, a lot of us are our own worst enemies when it comes to coupling up. But, as luck would have it, our resident agony aunt Beth Ashley is here to sort the mess out.

The hook-up practice has a longstanding place in LGBTQ+ history as a radical act. But handjobs on the Heath are still seen as taboo.

Asking for a friend: Summer has arrived with a 40 degree bang and it’s time to make the most of it. Too skint for festivals and holidays? We’ve got you covered.

Head to head: It’s so hot outside that even the slightest movement is exhausting. Does that mean sex is off the cards?

It’s all a bit doom ‘n’ gloom in the cryptocurrency world right now, isn’t it? Turns out running with bulls and bears is never easy.

Often blamed for causing anxiety, new research is finding that cannabis really could ease those jitters. Simon Doherty, our resident drugs columnist, looks through the smoke.

Brunettes or blondes? Who cares! Cognitive behavioural therapy just got much sexier.

Get the burgers in and blast some dancehall. The BAFTA-winning mind behind Big Zuu’s Big Eats is here to help you throw the best barbie ever during the UK’s summer heatwave. Rum punch, anyone?

Yep, not even the beautiful game can escape the non-fungible frenzy.

We road test the effectiveness of supposed “comedown killers” to find out whether the ensuing anxiety, paranoia and self-loathing can be avoided after a big weekender.

Micro or massive? It doesn’t matter really. When it comes to doing the dirty, it's all about technique.