In this issue

In this issue of Fairlady: Your Wellbeing - Ultimate sleep update 2021, Recovering from burnout, What's grounding all about?; Food - Fatima Sydow's favourite family meals; Ana de Armas - 'Bye, Ben; hello, Bond!'; 5-Star Weekend away - World-class hotels at local rates; Reader's story - 'My year of BDSM'; 20 pages of Puzzles!; How to lose weight - the 9 rules; Start your side hustle! - Practical advice from an expert; The super life of a secret shopper & 4 other very strange jobs and '10 Crucial money lessons lockdown taught me'

The Why, The Which & The Wardrobe

Thanks to these three women, we now know where to shop for squat proof leggings and winter coats, and how to style up a statement neckpiece.

6 mins

Bored & Tired? How To Reboot Your Relationship Post-Lockdown

A year stuck on the sofa together has caused irritations to fester and sex lives to suffer. Psycho­ therapist jean­claude chalmet gives expert advice for (fed­up) couples.

8 mins

THE JUDE OBSCURE

What happens when you don a wig to circumnavigate the world on a Honda VFR750? You can’t stop moving. Meet the artist who became addicted to leaving places.

6 mins

PLAN A

It wouldn’t be right to call Cuban actress Ana de Armas arising star. She is very much a star already –and we bet she hasn’t peaked yet.

7 mins

Burnout Is On The Rise How Do We Deal With It?

Chronic stress is linked to leading causes of death, including heart disease and suicide, and cases of burnout are rising with frightening speed. It’s time to unpack this misunderstood, stigmatised and life-threatening mental-health pandemic.

9 mins

Health Benefits Of Going Barefoot

The simple act of going barefoot is being hailed for health benefits such as improved digestion, immunity and sleep; and relief from anxiety, depression, inflammation and pain. Should you kick off your shoes?

8 mins

Doctor On Call (literally)

Dr Erin Jones spotted a critical gap in South Africa’s healthcare system early on in the pandemic. So she set about filling it and, in the process, shifted the possibilities for medical care in this country.

8 mins

10 Money Lessons Covid-19 Taught Me

When you’re locked up, locked in and locked down, you make some important discoveries about what you need to change – and why.

5 mins

How To Eat To Lose Weight: The 9 Rules

These are the proven methods for shedding the kilos healthily.

6 mins

My Life In Recipes

In her latest offering, Fatima Sydow Cooks, the celebrated Cape Malay cook takes us on a flavour-filled journey with authentic, wholesome recipes. She's poured her heart and soul into every page – the result will give you the warm fuzzies.

3 mins

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