Helen Meriel Thomas

Informer

I Work With Victims of Torture

“For everybody I work with, the most important thing is sanctuary and safety."
Helen Meriel Thomas
5.31.24
Religion

How My Family Survived Sexual Abuse Within the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Growing up, a man was sexually abused by an older church member. Then his daughter suffered the same fate.
Helen Meriel Thomas
Tim Hume
5.20.24
Opioids

Naloxone Man: The IRL Superhero Teaching People How to Reverse Overdoses

Former raver and morph suit enthusiast George Charlton is an “expert by experience” when it comes to drugs and harm reduction.
Helen Meriel Thomas
2.21.24
penis

Men, Please Stop ‘Jelqing’ Your Penis

We asked a urologist about whether this penis-stretching exercise is something you should seriously attempt to increase your dick size.
Helen Meriel Thomas
2.20.24
relationships

A Therapist Explains the Problem With 'Orange Peel Theory' Boyfriend Tests

Tricking your partner with fruit is not a reliable way to vibe check your relationship. But it is a good way to get views!
Helen Meriel Thomas
1.18.24
Health

The 10-Year-Olds Using Drunk Elephant Beauty Products

We asked a dermatologist: Is raiding Sephora setting Gen Alpha up for skin problems down the road?
Helen Meriel Thomas
1.12.24
the simpsons

An Interview with ‘Margie the Hun’, the AI Marge Simpson Taking Off Online

A British version of Marge who runs her own nail salon and loves B&M and all-inclusives is the influencer society needs.
Helen Meriel Thomas
1.11.24
Gaming

Kim Kardashian's Mobile Game Is Shutting Down. Players Aren't Happy

“Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” users say they've spent thousands of hours – and dollars – on the soon-to-be-closed game.
Helen Meriel Thomas
1.10.24
Dating

Cringe Couple Behavior Is at an All-Time High

Being cutesy-wutesy with your SO is in now – just look at Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Golden Globes.
Helen Meriel Thomas
1.9.24
Culture

Oxford Grads Reveal How Accurate 'Saltburn' Really Is

“You never see anyone studying, which is accurate.”
Helen Meriel Thomas
11.24.23
TV

'I Kissed a Boy' Is Making Dating Shows Horny Again

The BBC Three breakout hit shows the way forward for the now-sexless reality TV genre.
Helen Meriel Thomas
6.2.23
Television

A ‘Selling Sunset’ Stylist Explains Why Everyone Dresses Like... That

Who wears a sequin bra top to their real estate job? The Oppenheim girls, that's who.
Helen Meriel Thomas
6.1.23
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