Readers reply: why is it so tempting to pick a scab?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Ending a 20-year rift with my Indian father helped me make sense of my biracial identity

When my parents divorced I lost touch with my dad – and part of my heritage, writes Charlotte Gill. When we met again I began to piece my two worlds together

‘Social jetlag’: why a good night’s sleep is now a luxury that many go without

Sleep deprivation leads to ill-health but our 24/7 society is inflicting it on more and more of us

Beat stress, get to sleep and find your focus: seven ways better breathing can improve your life

We do it 20,000 times a day but the way we breathe in different scenarios can have a big impact. From tongue position to finding your D-spot, experts share breathwork techniques

I really don’t know where I want to end up. How do I figure out what I want to do?

Don’t let optimisation be the enemy of good, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon Smith. Endlessly chasing slightly-better can actually make things worse

Don’t check the clock! 15 ways to get back to sleep when you wake at 3am

It is normal and natural to wake in the early hours – but it can feel disastrous. Follow these simple steps to help you drift off

Dunelm made me feel uncomfortable breastfeeding my child in its cafe

A staff member suggested I move to another room, which turned out to be a baby changing area

‘Everything you’ve been told is a lie!’ Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline

One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?

My husband turns me on – but I can’t stay lubricated during sex

I wonder if antidepressants could be the cause and, if so, what I should do to address this?

Eager for a mind-bending trip? A ‘psychedelic concierge’ can help

They say they’re not drug dealers – merely intermediaries who assist those looking for a transcendent experience