Where in the world are animals used as tourist entertainment?
This 76-year-old man has been feeding stray cats in his area every day for the last 22 years
There are lovely people in the world. Plus cats. Lots of cats. And that’s what makes the world a little more bearable.
SponsoredEverything you need to know about Say Yes To The Dress UK and why you should be watching itWillie Ortiz… Read the full story
Sentimental coat made from fabric attached to meaningful moments is up for auction raising funds for MS charity
The world’s most sentimental coat is set to raise thousands for a good cause – and you can bid to win it now.
Supporters of an MS charity have created the stunning one-off jacket made out of pieces of material from meaningful items of clothing.
Is it just us, or did Ed Miliband get sexy?Many have travelled all over the world and are attached to a moving story of how the donor was affected by the disease.
The coat, designed and manufactured by quirky… Read the full story
You can now get skinny chocolate digestives and they’re ridiculous
Are you concerned that your digestive dunking habit is becoming a problem? Are you worried that you’re becoming as round as a biscuit?
If the answer’s yes, help might be at hand because McVitie is launching a range of chocolate digestive thins.
How my BMI triggered a decade of disordered eatingYou’ll soon be able to swap your gut-busting big biscuits for some dainty skinny digestives which weigh over 60% less than the standard version.
Sounds simple enough – everyone knows that you just need to roll the dough out thinner in order… Read the full story
Body positive blogger uses a pair of tights to make an important point about before and after photos
We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it until it sinks in: the before and after photos you see on Instagram rarely reflect reality.
SponsoredEverything you need to know about Say Yes To The Dress UK and why you should be watching itAngles are everything. Weight loss doesn’t magically make you happy with your body. Transformations take time, and work, and more than just careful contouring.
Making the point yet again is body positive Instagrammer Milly… Read the full story
Do you have Basic B*tch hair?
When it comes to being basic, we fall into two categories. There are those of us who desperately rally against it, and there are those of us who snuggle into the warm arms of basic-ness, refusing to fight.
How my BMI triggered a decade of disordered eatingIf you’re in the latter camp, then pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, take an Instagram of your manicure and read on.
But if being basic scares you, you have been warned.
It’s come to our attention that Basic B*tch Hair (BBH) seems to be flying under the radar.
Starbucks, Ugg boots and… Read the full story
Important question: Why are Kellogg’s Rice Krispies treats called Squares when they’re clearly rectangles?
There are times when all we want is to have an enjoyable snack, but we end up getting sucked into a spiral of rage.
SponsoredEverything you need to know about Say Yes To The Dress UK and why you should be watching itLike that time Pringles’ Christmas tagline was ‘Merry Pringles’ instead of ‘Pringle Bells’ or ‘Merry Crispmas’.
7 things siblings of those with autism want you to know
Autism is a lifelong disability that affects the way an individual communicates with others and perceives the world.
All autistic people have certain difficulties in common, but the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) itself affects each person differently.
This 76-year-old man has been feeding stray cats every day for the last 22 yearsAs someone with two brothers who have very different types of autism, I’ve grown up believing in the importance of de-stigmatizing disability and discussing how autism affects all involved.
John Crowley, along with director Audrey O’Reilly, have created Miles to Go– a film that aims to raise awareness of carers and portray how disability can impact… Read the full story
You can now go to a fitness class which ‘guarantees’ to get you laid
Don’t have a date lined up for Valentine’s yet? Don’t panic.
Because Gymbox has just launched a class which they claim is guaranteed to ‘significantly boost’ your sex appeal.
How my BMI triggered a decade of disordered eatingP.I.T (Pheromone Improvement Training) has been designed to make you irresistible to all around you by getting you as sweaty as possible.
Androstenone is a steroid-like pheromone found in fresh human sweat and it acts as an aphrodisiac – and this class aims to get you to produce as much of it as… Read the full story
Marathon madness week 2: training with an injury (yes, already)
Last week, I started training for the London Marathon in earnest.
Through a heady soundtrack of Nickleback and Nirvana, I got my arse into gear on the treadmill and managed to bank a reasonable 35km (I don’t know if that is actually reasonable or not at this very late stage in the game, but it felt a lot).
Question: Why are Kellogg's Rice Krispie treats called Squares when they're clearly rectangles?This week however, my efforts have been slightly hampered by the return of an old foe: my gammy left knee.
I’m a pretty young, sprightly… Read the full story
Staycation inspiration for a romantic Valentine’s Day
Nothing says romance like a night in with your loved one (or on your own).
Question: Why are Kellogg's Rice Krispie treats called Squares when they're clearly rectangles?A mini-break is a great way to soothe the soul and reconnect with your partner. The sexier, the better… or maybe you just want to spend the night in playing Monopoly, whatever floats your boat.
Whether you’re making a long weekend of it or just dreaming, there’s something here for everyone.
The Conservatory Suite at Hotel 41,… Read the full story
13 things you need to spice up your sex life
‘I’ve got the toys to turn your body out,’ cooed New Power Generation vocalist Elisa Fiorillo on Love Machine, a track from Prince’s 12th album, Graffiti Bridge.
Of course, Prince was a veteran of the vagina and a master in the bedroom so we’d all do well to take note – sex toys take things to another level of multiple orgasms.
Do you have Basic B*tch hair?For example, a butt plug can… Read the full story
10 tips for the perfect proposal from an engagement concierge
Proposing can be one of the greatest and most nerve-wracking experiences of your life and in today’s society, the pressure is on to get it just right.
I’m lucky enough to hold the title of Engagement Concierge at Sandals Resorts, which is all about helping to create unforgettable and bespoke proposals in the Caribbean.
Marathon madness week 2: training with an injury (already)I assist with everything from coming up with the initial idea to booking private helicopters and coordinating the engagement team at the resort.
Being involved from the very beginning… Read the full story
The Westminster Dog Show will now include cats
Further proof that the world has turned upside down and nothing will ever be the same again: this year’s Westminster Dog Show will feature cats.
Yep. Cats. In a dog show. This is madness.
Read the full storyIskra Lawrence shared an empowering message about her tummy rolls
Hey, just a reminder that it’s totally okay if your body doesn’t look like the ones you see in glossy magazines, stretched across billboards, or modeling clothes you feel like you can’t wear.
SponsoredEverything you need to know about Say Yes To The Dress UK and why you should be watching itYou know, because even the people in those photoshoots don’t look the way they appear in that one perfectly captured moment all the time.
Careful angles are involved. Photoshop. Flattering lighting.
Reminding… Read the full story
We need more PE – why are our children being made to sit down all day at school?
A primary school-aged child spends six and a half hours at school each day. Of those hours roughly five are spent sitting down.
They’re sitting still on a chair, being expected not to fidget and getting told off for wriggling their little bodies around.
With one supply teacher in Wales recently being reprimanded for taping a child to a chair by his bare ankles ‘as a joke’ because he was a fidget, we need to take a serious look at why children are sitting down for so long as part of their school day.
Pregnant woman responds to being told to give up her dogs with a glorious photoshoot
Any true dog-lover will know that pets are just as much an important part of the family as kids.
You love your pups with all your heart. You’d never let them down.
SponsoredEverything you need to know about Say Yes To The Dress UK and why you should be watching itAnd for… Read the full story
Hooters is opening a new chain for lovers of fast-casual dining, without the side of objectification
Are you a dude who loves to chow down on wings but is not so keen on objectifying women?
Hooters, the ‘breastaurant’ we all love to hate is solving your dilemma once and for all by opening Hoots, a new chain where the no one is objectified, and wings can be consumed without the side of moralistic guilt.
Read the full storyHow my friends sabotaged my veganism
I knew veganism was going to be hard, so I prepared.
I bought coconut oil, tofu and countless Kilner Jars full of grains and dried beans.
Stop everything: You can now get entire boxes of Celebrations' Maltesers TeasersI caused irrevocable damage to both my blender and my waistline by learning to make my own nut butter (cashew and vanilla – try it).
Instagram was my spiritual guide, #foodenvy was my goal.
I’d already clocked seven years of teenage vegetarianism during which Ben & Jerry’s was my primary protein source and cheesy pasta counted as a balanced meal.
But this was the age of avocados. The… Read the full story
You need to get better sleep to have better sex
We all know we should be getting better sleep.*
*Meaning more sleep, free of technological interruptions, late nights, and multiple snooze button taps.
£4 Asda wine voted one of the best in the worldBut despite knowing all the ways better sleep would benefit us (our physical and mental health, our skin, our focus at work, to name a few), we still keep finding ourselves staying up ’til 3am to re-watch Master of None for the… Read the full story