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<p>One night, out of nowhere, despite how their sex had usually been &#8216;quite vanilla&#8217;, Eve&#8217;s* partner slapped her in the face.  Having never discussed it or done it before during sex, Eve was taken aback and &#8216;freaked out&#8217;, but her ex proceeded to slap her again. Despite trying to explain why he &#8216;couldn&#8217;t really do <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/porn-puts-too-much-pressure-on-young-people-to-look-a-certain-way/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

Adult film experts have weighed in on the dangers it presents to young people but argue it shouldn't be banned

<p>Lockdown has torn many things away from young people – from students&#8217; freshers week and clubbing to meeting colleagues at new jobs, and even locking lips and flirting. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted aspects of life for everyone, and lockdown certainly interfered with making personal connections – including the ability to flirt, date or more <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/sexpert-says-kissers-should-prepare-for-squelching-and-awkward-slurps-in-post-pandemic-romances/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

"It’s really horrible to think about what I was like. I think that’s what I’d want every kid to understand"

<p>Domestic Violence Awareness Month is every October, but I&#8217;d never heard of it until now, despite having been assaulted by an ex-partner when I was just 17 years old.  As women it has often been ingrained into us by aspects of society that we are less than. That our actions are less valued, our words <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/low-numbers-of-domestic-abuse-reports-thought-to-be-down-to-stigma-of-shame-and-embarrassment/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is every October but I'd never heard of it until now despite having been assaulted at 17 years old

<p>Many have been anticipating the arrival of the male contraceptive pill for years, but how soon will it truly arrive? Men have had it pretty easy all these years, escaping from being injected with hormones, not needing to remember to take a pill at the same time each day, or having a copper coil inserted <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/experts-explain-exactly-how-close-we-are-to-a-male-contraceptive-pill/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s is a progressive and cruel condition that affects one&#8217;s brain, and it still has no cure.  Feared by many for the effects it has on one&#8217;s memories, the illness does not just impact those who are diagnosed, but family, friends and loved ones as they come to terms with the gradual memory loss and <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/world-alzheimers-day-demystifying-dementia-and-alzheimers/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Whether it&#8217;s the &#8216;evil&#8217; alter, &#8216;hysterical&#8217; ex or the classic &#8216;Heeere&#8217;s Johnny!&#8217; horror movie trope, cinema seems to walk the shaky line of sensationalism when it comes to its portrayal of mental illness. While there&#8217;s no doubt a level of acceptance of the somewhat caricature-like presentations in the movies, it does raise questions over how <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/cinema-has-an-odd-attraction-to-painting-mental-illness-as-dangerous-expert-believes/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>I was in a maths class when I was 15 years old and suddenly found myself in excruciating pain.  My mind immediately flew to toxic shock syndrome, so I ran to the toilets, ripped out my tampon and thought all would be well. But when I went back into class and sat down in my <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/15-year-olds-shouldnt-have-to-worry-about-having-kids-but-health-issues-mean-some-do/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>The great outdoors is known to do wonders for our mental health, and what better way could there be to experience it than alongside some of the llamas and alpacas that make up Alpacaly Ever After&#8217;s Woolly Army? As well as stunning views and a constant flow of tourists, Britain&#8217;s Lake District is home to <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/former-soldier-now-uses-rescued-llamas-to-help-improve-peoples-mental-health/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Not every LGBTQ+ person shares their identity or sexuality with those around them, but throughout Pride Month in June many still take the opportunity to celebrate and be an advocate for the community in their own personal way.  Nick, an artist from Texas, identifies as gender fluid and uses the pronouns they/them. Now 17 years <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/people-who-havent-come-out-to-families-explain-how-theyre-celebrating-pride-month/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>