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I delved into the gargantuan hair loss industry (which is as old as ancient Egypt) and explored why the pressure to have an intact hairline has never been higher — despite the health risks.

For GQ, I told the story of Marc Turner, a man in his mid thirties who loved cycling and gardening. He took finasteride for hair loss in 2020 and killed himself in a hotel room less than two years later.

Then, last month, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute said it seized thousands of counterfeit Labubus - known as “Lafufus” - and was investigating fakes in connection with organised crime groups in the UK.

What’s driving us Labubu-crazy?? And will the frenzy last?

In May, sales of Labubu halted in the UK, following manic queries and fights in Pop Mart. 🧵

I spoke to health professionals, s*x educators and feminist p*rn director Erika Lust about what we should make of the latest data: standard-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/lifestyle/uk...

While it’s possible that a generation of young men are turning away from p*rn for ethical reasons, I have a feeling that something more sinister is at play.

Read my latest piece in The Standard.

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