8 things that helped me when I had postnatal depression

April 23, 2017, 10:00 pm

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When I walked in to the ward to be induced to have my first baby I was beyond excited.

I had bought two gigantic Cath Kidston floral print bags for the big occasion.

The story of a ‘rubbish’ mother: How postnatal depression ruined a year of my life

At the time I thought Cath Kidston was a brand that would undoubtedly scream out supermum. ‘Oh have you seen that pregnant mum who’s arrived to be induced? She’s got floral print Cath Kidston bags. Yep – she’ll sail through motherhood that one.’

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Opening up about my mental health has changed every relationship in my life for the better

April 23, 2017, 11:41 pm

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One of my biggest fears about openly saying ‘hey, I’m not doing okay, I’m sometimes so miserable I can’t get out of bed, I keep having panic attacks, and I need to check that all the switches are turned off for the seventh time before I can sleep’ was how it would affect my relationships with other people.

When you spill what feel like your biggest, heaviest secrets, you’re giving the person hearing them a lot of power: the power to say something hurtful, to reject you, to confirm all the worst things you think about yourself.

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That’s what I’ve been scared of.*

*Alongside all the usual stuff I’m scared of, obviously. Getting fired. Accidentally burning down my house. Home invasions. The death of all my friends (always the reason they’re not texting me. Always).

I was scared that when I admitted… Read the full story

Stuck for something to wear? Bejazzled boobs are the next big thing

April 24, 2017, 12:59 am

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You’ve no doubt heard of a vajazzle, those sparkly accessories for your vagina. I’ve always been stuck on the fact that no one would actually see them, so why bother?

Now, bejazzled boobs are here and finally, everyone can have a chance to see you sparkle.

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Yesterday we brought you some breaking news that inflatable life vests were the next big thing, and before that, it was glitter on the bum.  Logically the next, next big thing is of course – bejazzled… Read the full story

Are you stressed? How to spot the symptoms, and stop it from getting out of control

April 24, 2017, 1:39 am

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‘I’m so stressed,’ is something you’ve probably said a number of times in your life.

I struggle with stress – and it got so bad it made me ill

Often it just means that you’re busy, under a lot of pressure or dealing with a difficult emotional situation.

But for many people – myself included – that normal stress can escalate to something that becomes damaging to your health.

So what is stress? How can you tell when it’s becoming damaging? Why do some people struggle with it more than others? And, most importantly, how can you keep it under control?

Is stress always bad?

No – stress is often just a motivator that kicks our brain into high gear when you need to deal with something challenging.

‘We all feel the pressure when things are pending, or we feel out of control,’ says Ann Sidwell, a senior therapist at The Priory’s Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex.

‘If… Read the full story

What would the world be like if makeup didn’t exist?

April 24, 2017, 2:00 am

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Makeup has been around for at least 6000 years – and it’s present in almost every society on earth.

Some say that cosmetic body art, the earliest form of ritual in human culture, dates over 100,000 years – and can be traced to the African Middle Stone Age, where red mineral pigments were used by our ancestors.

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There’s no denying that there’s big money in cosmetics – the beauty industry is worth over £17 billion to the UK economy alone.

Many of us probably slick on a full face of makeup each morning without thinking about it –… Read the full story

Meet the intersex model who is rocking the fashion industry

April 24, 2017, 2:22 am

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Hanne Gaby Odiele has one of those amazing model faces which doesn’t quite belong to the human race. 

Meet the female entrepreneur who became an artist overnight after a brain injury

She looks more like she belongs to some kind beautiful alien super race, who can wear paper-bag waist dresses without looking like a tit, and control people with her mind.

So it’s no surprise that Odiele has gone down a storm in the modelling industry – a world which loves otherworldly faces.

But Odiele has had a more complicated journey to modelling success than some, in part because of her childhood experiences of growing up intersex.

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April 24, 2017, 3:17 am

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Yeezy and sneakers go together like peanut butter and jelly.

We don’t know how the combination first came to exist, but we can’t imagine life without it.

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Kanye West has collaborated with many big names in the fashion and shoe biz, including Adidas, Nike and Louis Vuitton.

Sneakerheads around the globe line up for weeks in advance to nab a pair of his latest Yeezy Boosts.

So it’s no surprise that Saint West is also a massive fan of Daddy’s shoe line.

Saint has been spotted… Read the full story

10 pictures that prove the south is the most beautiful place in the UK

April 24, 2017, 3:26 am

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We’ve previously seen pictures trying to ‘prove’ that the north is the most beautiful place in the UK but that’s nothing compared to the South.

10 things northerners do that make southerners want to fight them

Yes, the south may be ruder, more expensive or even more congested in places but the vibrancy and busy-ness makes it an even more exciting place to be and the gems that can be found are so worth the time.

Here are 10 pictures that prove the south is the most beautiful part of the UK.

Cotswolds

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Let’s be very clear, taking a condom off during sex is sexual assault

April 24, 2017, 3:51 am

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If you have ever had sex with someone who has chosen to remove a condom without your consent, then you won’t need to be told how violating it is. 

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Unfortunately, it’s something that women all over the world have experienced.

Now, a new study has looked into the direct consequences that come from the ‘rape adjacent’ crime of removing a condom during sex.

The practice, sometimes called ‘stealthing’ is actually condoned by some communities of men (on the internet, of course). These men don’t seem to… Read the full story

Teen depicts living with schizophrenia through truly haunting drawings

April 24, 2017, 5:29 am

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18-year-old Kate Fenner, from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with schizophrenia – a severe, long-term mental condition described as a type of psychosis – at the age of seventeen.

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Symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, muddled thoughts and changes in behaviour.

Kate was having issues with her thyroid, and it was assumed that she was suffering psychological symptoms as a result.

Kate followed the symptoms up by speaking with her doctor, who explained to her what it all meant.

‘The hallucinations give me anxiety… Read the full story

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April 24, 2017, 5:41 am

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You can now channel your inner Regina George as you enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub, as a Mean Girls-inspired bath bomb has just been released by Radioactive Unicorn.

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According to the online store, the bath bomb, which has been rightfully named ‘You Can’t Sit With Us’, will be available for a limited time from next weekend – with prices not being revealed until then either (though every other bomb is priced at £4.95, so we can pray, right?)

But what we can tell you now, is… Read the full story

23 pieces of advice to help first-time fathers through labour

April 24, 2017, 6:00 am

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Mazel tov! You’re having a baby.

22 things you don’t expect when you give birth

And you’re nervous. Your wife or partner is a mass of hormones, nine months pregnant, anxious to actually get this lump out through her uterus so she can get on with the business of motherhood.

Meanwhile you’ve read the books, you’ve taken her to the classes and you still don’t have a clue.

So, especially for all first-time fathers / birth partners of any gender, here’s a handy checklist of things you’ll need to consider in the run up to the birth.

Before labour

1. If you have a car seat, practice putting it in and… Read the full story

It’s National Stop Snoring Week: What causes snoring and how can it be stopped?

April 24, 2017, 6:02 am

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This week is National Stop Snoring Week, which aims to raise awareness about the impact snoring can have on someone, from their wellbeing to associated health problems.

The bed partners of those who snore will also often be affected by this issue, which can lead to more than one person feeling tired and irritable during the day.

Why do people snore, what measures can you take to stop it and are there medical cures available? Here’s everything you need to know.

What causes snoring?

When air can’t move freely through your nose and throat during sleep, the surrounding tissues will vibrate.

This produces the sound we know as snoring.

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We’re spending nearly 20% less on engagement rings that we did ten years ago

April 24, 2017, 6:35 am

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If you’re hoping for a massive rock anytime soon then you are, I’m afraid, probably out of luck. 

According to research compiled my Protect Your Bubble, we are spending less than ever before on engagement rings.

Newly engaged couples are splashing 19% less on a ring than they were a decade ago. Ten years ago the average engagement ring spend was £1,333. Now it’s £1,080. Which, if you think about how much more a Freddo costs now than it did ten years ago, seems like a big difference.

18% more couples who bought engagement rings in the last five years spent less than £500, while 8% more opted for wedding rings costing less… Read the full story

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April 24, 2017, 6:54 am

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Don’t you hate it when you dip your biscuit into your mug of tea, and it decides to break away in the hot drink. Then you spend the next five minutes waiting for your drink to get cold as you fish it out, or you deal with it and drink lumpy biscuit tea *shudders at the thought*.

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Well, it’s time to say goodbye to this dilemma – unless you’re far too attached to custard creams and digestives already, of course.

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This couple pulled off the most heroic pregnancy announcement

April 24, 2017, 7:04 am

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Some couples announce their pregnancy with a scan photo, others do it with a pair of a photo of some tiny baby shoes – but one couple of superhero fanatics have made sure that their pregnancy announcement is one that’ll stand out from the crowd.

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On Friday, Reddit user ocularis01 paired up with his wife for an epic pregnancy shoot, in which they channelled Batman and Batgirl.

In the photo, Batgirl was seen holding up an adorable tiny Robin costume with a big smile on her face.

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April 24, 2017, 7:19 am

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Remember when Topshop released those partly-plastic jeans? You know, the ones with windows just for your knees?

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Well, they’ve just released some more clear Jeans – but this time, it’s not only your knees getting a window.

The MOTO Clear Plastic Straight Leg Jeans are made entirely out of plastic.

According to Topshop, they thought the jeans, which retail at £55, were ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ and ‘guaranteed to get people talking’ – which while we totally agree with, we’re just not sure it’ll be for the right reasons.

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This dog become a personal bathroom butler when his owners ran out of toilet roll

April 24, 2017, 7:46 am

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Isn’t it just the worst when you’ve finished using the toilet only to realise the toilet roll is empty?

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Don’t get shy people, we’ve all been there.

Recently, this exact situation happened to a woman named Sabina. But amazingly, her Italian Greyhound, Ozzy, was there to save the day.

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April 24, 2017, 8:01 am

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During a one-night-stand at university, I turned around, looked down and saw the guy I was in bed with starting to take off a condom.

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‘Are we done?’ I asked, confused. ‘I thought we were just switching positions?’

He replied that we were definitely not done, and then with a sheepish grin said, ‘I just thought maybe we didn’t need this.’

Now I’d had a few drinks, and he was incredibly attractive, and I was honestly quite surprised that he’d come home with me so I didn’t want to make a fuss. I… Read the full story

We’re obsessed with these rainbow buzzcuts

April 24, 2017, 9:50 am

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The moment Kirsten Stewart and Katy Perry are both rocking the same look, you know it’s going to be a trend. 

But rather than some of the more muted (read: boring) trends we’ve seen, this one is seriously ballsy.

Rainbow hair is for the brave. Buzzcuts are also for the brave. So the combination of a rainbow buzzcut is obviously a natural step towards being the ultimate in hair sass.

Hairdresser Janine Ker, (check out her page, she’s doing amazing things) is credited with coming up with the rainbow buzzcut idea, and her Instagram is full of images of this amazing look.

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