Science proves a day at the beach is good for you, so here are 10 seaside towns to escape to this Bank Holiday weekend

April 29, 2017, 7:47 am

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Time to take the sea air.

Science has proven that a day at the beach is actually good for you.

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Last year, researchers in Wellington, New Zealand looked into the psychological benefits of being by the sea.

The study found that ‘increased visibility of nature’ in an urbanised area was linked to lower psychological distress.

The researchers also discovered that ‘visible blue space’ in the coastal city of Wellington was linked to lower stress levels, even more so than green spaces.

The study adds that further research is needed to confirm ‘whether increased visibility of blue… Read the full story

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These succulents look like blossoming roses and we’re obsessed

April 29, 2017, 8:17 am

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In case you haven’t noticed, we’re in love with plants recently.

Blame it on all the screentime, or spending our days in a gloomy, fresh air office, but we feel a desperate need to surround ourselves with all things green and leafy.

But because we are not blessed with green thumbs, cacti and succulents are the way to go.

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Flowers die speedily. Fancy plants manage to wither under our eager but uninformed care.

But our cactus remains strong and steady. Our succulents continue to grow in adverse circumstances.

We do occasionally find ourselves… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 12:45 am

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Do you remember that New Girls episode where Jess and Cece were shocked to find out how much their fertility decreases after 30?

Or on Rachel Green’s 30th birthday in Friends, Jennifer Aniston’s character figures out that, to have a baby by 35, she needed to have met her future husband already according to her life plan?

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Although both episodes aired years ago, their themes are just as relevant today.

Increasingly, women have been putting… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 12:50 am

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May Horoscope 2017: 1 – 14 May

Stressed with nowhere to go?

Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, coping with severe stress at work or get some bad news at the wrong time or place, life goes on, and sometimes you need to get it together in an emergency.

April is Stress Awareness month, and as important as it is to learn about your mental health and seek treatment, counselling can only help so much.

There are scores of ways to help deal with stress like deep breathing, but sometimes you need a helping hand to put on a… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 1:24 am

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We’ve moved past promposal season, and straight into full on Prom season in the U.S. This means social media is about to be flooded with unique prom dresses and quirky couple photos, no matter where you live in the world.

What type of email person are you?

Gone are the days where Prom Queen and King were the ultimate titles to take out on your big night, now it’s all about who will get the most retweets and ‘likes’ online.

Sorry, I don’t mean to sound bitter but it’s just the world we live in now.

If you really want to win the crown of… Read the full story

21 pictures that will make you want to head to New Zealand right now

April 30, 2017, 2:58 am

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When it comes to scenery, New Zealand is hard to beat, with crystal clear lakes, towering mountains, thermal springs and beautiful beaches.

It’s no wonder Peter Jackson chose his homeland as the filming location of Lord Of The Rings, and plenty of other movies besides.

If you still need convincing, here are 21 pictures that will make you want to head to New Zealand.

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May Horoscope 2017: 1 – 14 May

April 30, 2017, 3:26 am

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Stop, take a deep breath and make sure you’re sitting down when I tell you this…

May is almost here.

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The year is in overdrive, and for some, the only hope is the stars and planets, those fickle little b*tches, guiding us through it all.

The following is a tongue-in-cheek approach to your horoscopes for 1 -14 May. Though they have been read over and approved by an expert in the field of Astrology, we recommend using them as a basis for any life decisions at your own risk.

First up know this!

Here’s… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 4:29 am

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Are you a wondering why all Tories are dicks? Are mouthy grandmas on the bus grinding your gears?

Are you too ogreish for Tinder?

Metro’s resident agony uncle Andy is on the f•••ing case.

If only for a giggle.

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Fair warning – he’s not a chap to mince his words.

So, if you want the lowdown on low-key substance abuse, getting back with your ex or the etiquette of free nosh, drop a line to the be-quiffed quillsman – Read the full story

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Don’t be irresponsible with your online exhibitionism

April 30, 2017, 5:01 am

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First, there was planking, then nutscaping, now Cheeky Exploits is taking Instagram by storm.

Their mission is a simple one, ‘making the world happier, through butts’, encouraging travelling millennials to submit pictures of their backsides in exotic locations.

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There’s no doubt as the account grows you’ll start seeing more of it, maybe even have a bit of a giggle.

But before you get too excited I’d like to remind you that an account like this is actually problematic in practice.

Completely ready to embrace the account as a bit of light-hearted fun, I began scrolling down the… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 7:56 am

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Finally, it looks like we’re moving away from the unicorn trend.

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Well, not that far – this product is still a pink, shiny, strawberry flavoured lip balm.

The Bye Felicia lip balm comes from a collaboration between Sephora and Taste Beauty and debuted in Sephora stores in the U.S yesterday.

While some are excited about the floating flamingo lip balm – others are saying the attempt to tap into the ‘Bye Felicia’ pop culture phenomenon is an ill-informed move towards cultural appropriation.

The term, ‘Bye Felecia’ was first coined by Ice Cube, in the award winning (probably)… Read the full story

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April 30, 2017, 8:37 am

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Have you ever been on a bus or train, and felt someone…brush up behind you, where they didn’t need to?

Maybe you thought it was just the rhythm of the vehicle, and it was an accident. Perhaps you got off at the next stop, and didn’t give it a second thought.

Woman ‘repeatedly sexually assaulted’ on London bus on her way to work

Sometimes, though, it will happen again. Or it never stopped in the first place. And you begin to think this person is intentionally brushing up against you. This is no accident – you’re being assaulted.

These were the thoughts that went through my mind the other week, when I got sexually assaulted on the tube as I travelled to work.

I was on a crowded train, and a man was stood directly behind me. As we departed, I could feel him swaying against me, and presumed it… Read the full story

11 things you’ve always wanted to know about female masturbation but were too embarrassed to ask

April 30, 2017, 10:00 pm

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It’s May, and you know what that means?

Masturbation month, of course.

But it seems some of you still have questions about female masturbation.

So we thought we’d clear them up.

We asked six women the most popular masturbation questions guys wanted the answers to.

Beth, 23, Eve, 20, Chloe 18, Lia, 25, Lucie 25, and Lorna, 20, have opened up to us about their most intimate, personal experiences.

1. Do girls masturbate?

Eve: I can’t speak on behalf of all women, but I can speak on behalf of all the women that I know, and the answer is yes. We all masturbate!

Chloe: Yes, there is a stigma around… Read the full story

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May 1, 2017, 12:12 am

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I admitted that actually, I’m not really doing okay, over three months ago.

I was recommended therapy (which, if you’re keeping score, I’m still waiting for) and given a course of antidepressants – first three weeks’ worth, then a month’s, then another.

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And for the most part, they’ve been hugely helpful.

I experienced a few weird side-effects at first – shakes in the morning and difficulty sleeping – but I was shocked at how much better I felt a month or so into taking them.

I felt energised. Things felt easier.

But now, for reasons I don’t entirely understand, that high has started to come down.

Day-to-day, things definitely still feel a little easier than they did before I got help. The bad thoughts aren’t as frequent and don’t feel as intense. The obsessive thoughts aren’t happening every… Read the full story

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May 1, 2017, 1:37 am

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Fashion is very much having a diversity moment.

Previously an industry exclusively reserved for promoting the careers of prepubescent, caucasian stick insects, designers and creatives are now increasingly looking to broaden their aesthetic horizons.

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It’s undoubtedly a positive development but at times, it can feel a little forced and a little false.

Creatives know that the media will report on their shows and campaigns for featuring an alternative model…but whether the commitment runs any deeper is open to conjecture.

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May 1, 2017, 1:44 am

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With a growing crackdown on chemicals, toxins and additives in so many of our household and beauty products (don’t even get us started on food), most of us find relief when purchasing natural products.

Police force hire a guinea pig to help teach others about road safety

When something is ‘natural’, like an essential oil, you assume it’s safe to use without reading the instructions.

But before you dab that oil on your neck, you may want to consider checking the fine print.

Elise Nguyen had to learn the hard way that being an informed consumer is vital, no matter how safe you assume… Read the full story

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Britain’s cities ranked from fittest to laziest

May 1, 2017, 2:27 am

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London might be full of boutique gyms, juice shops and fitness festivals, but it only ranks third when it comes to the UK’s fittest cities.

According to a new survey, you’ve got to head up north to find real fitspiration.

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Because it turns out that Liverpool and Manchester are the UK’s most active cities, with 71% of scousers claiming to work out at least once a week.

In London, 65% of us are hitting the gym weekly – followed by Oxford and Leeds.

On the other end of the scale, Sheffield… Read the full story

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May 1, 2017, 2:30 am

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I have suffered with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting) since I was a teenager and it’s grown steadily worse as I’ve got older.

A few years ago, when newspapers were reporting Norovirus outbreaks like it was the zombie apocalypse, I was so terrified of getting ill that I starved myself at work and refused to touch my face without washing my hands first.

17 things people with food phobias want you to know

The second one probably doesn’t seem so bad, but it’s harder than you might think, especially… Read the full story

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May 1, 2017, 3:39 am

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My journey to Miss Bikini Body: Feeling like a stage Queen in my gold bikini

May 1, 2017, 3:40 am

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The time is finally here: my bikini has arrived, and she is stunning!

It’s the biggest moment for many bikini fitness models because your bikini ‘adorns’ or highlights your body, which you’ve worked to sculpt over a period of weeks or months.

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It’s like getting your prom dress, or your wedding dress to celebrate your commitment, joy and hard work. Your bikini celebrates your figure and the work you put into it.

So you want your bikini to be as unique as possible. You want it to be… Read the full story

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May 1, 2017, 4:18 am

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The unicorn trend has been pretty crazy.

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We’ve seen unicorn-themed makeup, bath bombs, and god help us if we ever have to look at another Frappuccino again.

But, this NSFW take on a tired trend means we can finally get behind unicorns again.

Behold, the peen-i-corn. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like – a penis dressed up with a horn and a rainbow tail.

The peen-i-corn is the brainchild of Sarah Morningstar, a sculptor and artist based out of Austin, Texas.

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