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Men burn more calories than women during sex – not that it matters

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In case this wasn’t quite an obvious piece of news already, a new study has confirmed that men tend to burn more calories during sex than women.

Men burn around 200 calories an hour from banging – the same as doing yoga.

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Women, on the other hand, only burn 138 an hour which is similar to walking a dog.

And that’s because men tend to be more active during sex than women.

That’s all well and good but does anyone have full on sex for an hour? Wouldn’t the inside of your vagina/foreskin… Read the full story


International Kissing Day: Why kissing is actually the worst part of romance

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Whoever came up with the idea of International Kissing Day is almost as bad as the person who first decided that the best way to express love and devotion was to spit in each others’ mouths and lick each others’ gums.

I’m prepared for some backlash here and to be left abandoned on my own little island of logic while all couples across the land use today to get in some extra minutes of slobbery tonsil tennis but I just want to put my head above the parapet for a bit and question: ‘What the f*** is so great about kissing?’ I mean, really, when you dissect the act, what’s it… Read the full story

Here’s what your favourite supermarket says about you

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A glimpse into your basket is a glimpse into your soul (Picture: Getty)

We’ve all done it.

Followed some sweetcheeks around a supermarket – checking out their basket (grow up) in the hope of discovering stuff about them.

Meal-for-one and condoms? Single.

Butternut squash and baby wipes? Settled.

Swarfega, mouthwash and Dettol? Big drink problem.

But you know, you don’t even have to venture into the store to find out what’s in store.

That’s right – someone’s actual choice of supermarket will fill you in more than the contents of their basket ever will. (Seriously. What is wrong with you?)

You adore Aldi

An actual shopping delight. I mean, who knew?

Sure, the prices are fabulously low (*that* we knew) but the gems. GEMS!… Read the full story

Rejoice, for you can now treat your avocado to its very own £11 woolen sock

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Anyone who has ever attempted to purchase and eat an avocado will know that making sure it is at a perfect level of ripeness before slicing it open is a massive ball-ache.

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We’ve tried everything to remedy this issue, from putting avocados in ovens to relying on little stickers that’ll advise us when our avo is ready to eat.

But perhaps the answer was underneath our noses the whole time.

Perhaps, in fact, it was on our feet.

A company called Read the full story

7 reasons why Lewes is a great place to live

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So much history (Picture: PA; Shutterstock; Twitter)

Nestled within the heart of rural Sussex is the bustling county town of Lewes – a place that’s known as much for its Guy Fawkes celebrations as it is for being an antique lover’s nirvana.

Wander the medieval streets on a sunny day and you’ll see exactly why Sussex folk love living there.

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It’s the perfect blend of old and new, with trendy clothes shops sitting comfortably next to old-fashioned bookstores and boutiques.

Whether it’s the town’s sense of independence, its… Read the full story

The UK’s favourite cheese has been revealed and we’re as basic as you always feared

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We love cheese in this country.

In fact, over a third of us claim to regularly eat cheese as a meal by itself – with one in ten being able to eat an entire block in one sitting.

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That kind of commitment and skill is what makes Britain great.

However, our taste in cheese is about as basic as you can get – particularly in London.

Of all the delicious foreign, artisanal cheeses floating around to challenge the palette, we’re still obsessed with cheddar.

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Two-thirds of… Read the full story

It’s too hot! 10 reasons why I wish this sweaty London heatwave would end

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If there are spelling mistakes in this article, it is because my fingers are dripping with sweat and are sliding all over the keyboard.

Okay, sun, I get it… you’re a big yellow orb and every once in a while you have to throw your weight around – but this has to stop.

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You’ve had your fun, sun. Now it’s time to do what you do every Great British summer and quietly retreat behind the clouds and let the sweet, sweet rain take up the slack.

We… Read the full story

Be warned: A butter and cream shortage may be looming

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Run to the fridge in your bunker, get your cows in order, and ensue minor worry*: A butter and cream shortage may be looming.

*Don’t really. Stay calm. You don’t need to get stressed about butter.

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The boss of dairy company Arla, which owns Anchor and Cravendale, has warned that the UK could be facing a shortage of both butter and cream this Christmas, thanks to a slowing in milk production in 2016.

The chief executive of Arla told the BBC that this is down to producers having… Read the full story


Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna remind us that revenge tactics are never a good idea

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Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock has heard about the ongoing feud between Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna, which has now led to Chyna considering legal action.

This is because Rob posted explicit photos of his ex-fiance, which led to him having his Instagram account suspended.

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Look, human emotion is something that should be embraced. I fully believe in that – we can’t bottle up how we feel, because it’ll all end up coming out in a tidal… Read the full story

Nigella Lawson posted a ‘recipe’ for a tomato salad and it didn’t go down well

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Nigella Lawson is the undisputed queen of the kitchen.

Her recipes are simple but delicious and she manages to make them all so ultra sensual that you’re basically guaranteed to become some kind of sex goddess by the time you’re done.

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Recently, however, she posted a recipe on her Facebook page that was so simple that fans called it ‘a joke’.

The recipe of the day was what she described as an ‘old fashioned tomato salad’.

Basically, it was a load of chopped cherry tomatoes drizzled in a homemade salad cream with seasoning.

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Penis contouring is a thing and Jeffree Star says he’s a fan

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Ever felt like putting some bronzer on your schlong?

If you’ve pondered it – or actually gone ahead and done it – you’re not alone.

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A few men are championing the art of penis contouring, including internet-famous makeup artist Jeffree Star, who admitted in a video with Shane Dawson he enjoys contouring his peen.

‘I contour my shaft a lot,’ said Jeffree, explaining that he contours his penis while it’s erect, so that when it goes flaccid it still looks big.

Contouring the penis isn’t a new thing. Tutorials have been popping up online… Read the full story

Mum warns parents to watch their babies after hers got stuck in his blanket and died

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A mum has opened up about how her seven-month-old died after being put to bed by an elderly relative.

Jordan DeRosier has posted about the ‘unfathomable grief’ she went through after her son Sloan passed away, and how other parents tried to blame vaccines for his death.

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She says that she initially didn’t want to go into details about what actually caused the tragedy ‘because of (her) guilt and the fear of condemnation from others’.

But in a bid to stop people from misplacing blame, she’s decided to open up about what… Read the full story

5 reasons why my 5-year-old daughter loves being vegan

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Being vegan is a really special thing (Picture: Shutterstock; Metro.co.uk)

My daughter, Ebony, is five years old. She has been vegan since birth and is, so far, fully on board with our vegan lifestyle.

She’s the only vegan in her school, and the only vegan kid where we live (that I know of).

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I had worried that starting school and eating different food to everybody else might make her feel left out, but so far she’s been great.

At the moment, one of her favourite questions to ask… Read the full story

The reality of being a ginger in a heatwave

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The harsh reality of being ginger in a heatwave (picture: Ella Byworth/MylesGoode)

It’s 29 degrees, blue skies and there’s no wind. We’re in the midst of another UK heatwave.

For a Mediterranean, olive-skinned bloke, the weather is perfect.

Nigella Lawson posted a 'recipe' for a tomato salad and it didn't go down well

For a ginger-haired bloke on a golf course in Manchester, the weather is a bloody nightmare.

I’m halfway round the course and the heat is at its peak. It’s roasting.

I find myself hitting my ball into the trees, knowing that if only for a short space of time I will be free from… Read the full story

Affairs are more common among older people, says study

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Oi, oldies. Stop bashing us young types as the wreckers of relationships and marriages. A new study says it’s you lot who are off bumping bits outside of marriage.

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Research from the Institute of Family Studies suggests that older people – meaning people over the age of 55 – are cheating more than young people.

This cheating age gap has widened over the years, as young people are cheating less, while older people are cheating more.

Looking at data from the General Social Survey, which has… Read the full story


Edward Enninful has just appointed Naomi and Kate as a contributing editors of Vogue

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Edward Enninful has announced who’ll be joining him at the helm of British Vogue as the magazine’s contributing editors.

Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss will join the new editor-in-chief, alongside legendary filmmaker Steve McQueen and Enninful’s former American Vogue colleague Grace Coddington.

Edward Enninful has just appointed Naomi and Kate as a contributing editors of Vogue

‘I am thrilled that Kate, Naomi, Steve and Grace are going to work with us in these new roles,’ he said.

‘As two of the biggest international style influencers and supermodels, the impact Naomi and Kate have in today’s culture is enormous. Being an acclaimed… Read the full story

London’s best vegan restaurants and cafes to try today

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Beer battered guacamole at Haunt in Stoke Newington (Picture: Haunt)

Back in January we highlighted that it 2017 would be a big year for vegan food.

London’s food scene is growing with some of the best young businesses being plant-based.

Advocating for animal rights and a more sustainable future through food choices is becoming more of a norm.

No longer resigned to a soggy salad or mushroom risotto, vegans can now choose from many vegan-only cafes and restaurants across the capital.

Café Van Gogh, Oval

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Having recently turned 100% vegan, this south London social enterprise café has a new menu.

It features sticky seitan ribs with potato… Read the full story

Study says there are four types of people on Facebook

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Why are you still on Facebook?

Is it genuinely because you want to chat with people, as you tell anyone who questions you? Is it to create a public perception that you’re out doing cool, fun things? Are you desperate to keep tabs on your ex, your ex’s ex, and your ex’s ex’s new boyfriend?

There are loads of different ways people use Facebook, and, according to a new study from Brigham Young University, all the people using the site can be neatly placed into four types.

Study says there are four types of people on Facebook

Researchers compiled a… Read the full story

We tested out a luxury fitness bootcamp to see if they’re really worth the cash

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If like me, you’re one of those people who struggles to find a balance between work and play, this has got your name written all over it.

I was invited to stay at The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, for an overnight boot camp experience with gym mogul and PT Matt Roberts.

Nigella Lawson posted a 'recipe' for a tomato salad and it didn't go down well

I tend to find myself on lifestyle extremes.

One week it’s eating perfectly, working out hard-core, having zero alcohol, staying at home, meal prepping and saving money.

The next, I’m ordering six spicy wings… Read the full story

15 hen do games that will really break the ice

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All fun and games (Picture: Image Source/Getty)

Break out the willy straws, don the deely boppers and crack open the Lambrini – hen do season is here.

Whether you are flying off for a week-long sunshine holiday with your closest friends or enjoying the questionable bars of your hometown while trussed up in fancy dress inevitably you will end up playing hen party games.

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If you are have been giving the honour/dubious task of organising the hen party then you may be scratching your head looking for trashy/classy games you can play.

Grab your feather boa because here are some… Read the full story

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