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Sex, sex, sex, sex. Say sex again. Sex. One person may have it on their minds 27/7, whereas for others, the concept of sexuality could be absent fo...

A great sex life looks different to everyone. Whereas some people might boast about doing it three times a day, seven days a week, another’s sweet ...

Sundays can be a source of anxiety for many people. Life gets hard working your 9-5, pursuing a side hustle, keeping on top of life admin, all whil...

It was a big cardboard box. Sounds pretty dull, right? On the lid of the box, written in glitter using a rainbow of colours, were the words, ‘Em...

There are no two ways about it. Candles have significant therapeutic benefits. But surely something as simple as a candle can’t heal mental health...

Beating heart. Shallow breathing. Walls closing in. No time to stop, to breathe. Nowhere to turn. I think I’m having a panic attack Over 8 milli...

How long do Yankee Candles last? At Essence No1, we wanted to be sure you’re getting what you pay for. What do you look out for when buying a candl...

Why do candles flicker? Do you ever wonder why a candle flickers indoors? There’s no wind, no draft, but it still moves? It’s time to let you in ...

Here’s why: If you take a timeout and care for yourself, this means you have more to give to others. Why? Because you can’t give to others what yo...

Covid and its side effects have sparked the conversation of what it means to temporarily lose your palate and scent, how does it affect a human be...

You're allowed to get help. You are no less of a person if you reach out for help. There are loads of people and services out here to support you. So if you feel like you need some support, please reach out. 

Never meditated before? Don’t worry! Anyone starting or right in the middle of their meditation journey will tell you how difficult it really is to ‘silence’ your thoughts. Trakata is a great place to start!