Helen Coffey

Boys are socialised from as young as four to reject deep connections in favour of performative masculinity. The result? A breeding ground for misogyny, hate and fascism. Helen Coffey investigates how the negative effects of male loneliness are being felt across every aspect of our society

As the trend of women swearing off men garners social media attention following the US election, Helen Coffey investigates whether shunning straight sex and marriage could become a global phenomenon

‘I’ve kept a screenshot of the tips and have been using them on myself,’ says gamer

Are we suddenly flush? Or is treating ourselves with top-tier groceries simply the only ‘achievable’ luxury these days? Helen Coffey looks into the surprising rise of the UK’s bougiest supermarket

The ‘EastEnders’ soap star and comedy stalwart are the unexpected heart that makes Jilly Cooper’s new adaptation more than just a shallow bonk-fest, writes Helen Coffey

Four years late and massively over budget, of course the Lizzie line is winning awards, writes Helen Coffey – our expectations have become so low when it comes to public transport in the UK, we’ll give anything a prize

She married Donald Trump almost 20 years ago, yet who is the woman behind the blank-faced mask? You won’t find out by reading her autobiography – though there are glimmers of clues beneath the ChatGPT-esque prose, writes Helen Coffey

‘They scammed me,’ claims ‘Always Be My Baby’ singer

Fashionista and former ‘What Not to Wear’ presenter Trinny Woodall has revealed she’s worn the same top for four months. Helen Coffey asks: is it boring to always dress the same, or a blissful break from decision fatigue?

When a heterosexual couple can’t conceive, the burden of blame is still frequently laid at the woman’s door. But as sperm counts drop globally and men increasingly feel like an afterthought in the fertility industry production line, these antiquated attitudes aren’t helping anyone, writes Helen Coffey

‘One of the most painful days of my life... turned into something beautiful,” says jilted bride in viral video

We’ve reached peak hatred when it comes to this perceived symbol of insufferable middle-class smugness. But since when was it a crime to get multiple uses out of a practical item of clothing, asks Helen Coffey?

A mental health emergency is hitting young people around the world, according to a new book. Helen Coffey asks whether social media and tech are really responsible – and whether smartphone-free cities could be the answer

The racy novelist said she thinks pounding pavements has taken the place of the, er, more X-rated form of pounding. Helen Coffey asks if she’s right – and whether exercise is really to blame for us going off the boil in the bedroom department

Drizzling chilli-infused liquid sugar across everything from pizza to fried chicken is all the rage. Helen Coffey digs into the Next Big Thing to hit British restaurants – and asks why every new novelty product must become so predictably ubiquitous

A new report from the country’s leading cardiovascular experts is shining a light on how the healthcare system is failing women with heart disease. But the rot doesn’t stop there, writes Helen Coffey

The practice of leaving out unwanted furniture for people to take for free should be celebrated, not fined, argues second-hand fan Helen Coffey

The Egot-winning artist has turned his attention to children’s music for the first time with new album, ‘My Favorite Dream’. He chats politics, parenting and pregnancy journeys with Helen Coffey – and explains why social media trolling has lost its power over him and Chrissy Teigen

When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer community

Have we fallen out of love with self-scanning? As Asda and Morrisons admit these checkouts might have gone too far, and amid an epidemic of ‘middle-class shoplifting’, Helen Coffey investigates whether the personal touch might be making a comeback