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July has gone quickly and now August is almost upon us.

And the 31 days of the coming month is actually shaping up to be pretty busy.

9 new restaurants in London you should try this July

There are new gourmet restaurants and pop ups from celebrity chefs, affordable offerings from street food traders, and plenty of new options for a taste of Asia.

So if you’re looking for new places to try, here are a few spots to look forwards to, plus, a few recent additions to the capital’s dining scene… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 4:16 am

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At the risk of oversharing, I can remember quite vividly the first time I went to the toilet after my children were born.

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And I’m not talking number ones here.

It was a very scary time because you just don’t know what has gone on down there.

I mean, sure, you can gingerly poke about, have a little squeeze of the pelvic floor muscles.

But in the back of your mind is still the image of going to the toilet and your insides just exploding out of you into the… Read the full story

Why are we Brits so hung up on nudity?

July 27, 2017, 5:00 am

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It’s a long-held cultural stereotype that British people are prudish about nudity.

I’m not talking about sex here – I’m pretty sure Brits are just as horny as anyone else. I’m talking about casual, non-sexual nudity. Changing room nudity. Sauna nudity. Naked sunbathing.

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Body confidence coach Judi Craddock, of Heart Your Body, says that a fear of nudity essentially boils down to one main cause. ‘What people fear most about getting naked around other people is that their bodies will be judged.

‘This comes from a belief that somehow your body doesn’t measure up, and that other people will think the same thing. You effectively project your feelings about your body onto others.’

So far, so natural. But do Brits do it more than most?

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July 27, 2017, 5:32 am

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We all love a snazzy pair of hoop earrings. And likewise, rounded glasses are always a win. 

ASOS released glasses with hoop earrings attached and we're a bit confused

But putting the pair together? And when we say ‘together’ we mean actually physically joined? No, thank you.

Apparently, ASOS don’t agree with us there. They’ve recently released a pair of glasses that come complete with a pair of hoop earrings.

The ASOS Round Geeky Glasses with Clear Lens & Hoop Earrings, which cost £16, are a fashion blogger’s worst nightmare.

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July 27, 2017, 5:37 am

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Dogs are amazing. 

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They’re loving, they’re loyal, and they’re great fun. Which means that we, as dog-lovers, must do our best to love and protect them – no matter where they come from.

One person making the above statement loud and clear is 19-year-old Cheyenne Halsey, who recently quoted a tweet reading ‘Speak tf up for what you believe in’, with: ‘QUIT BUYING $2500 DOGS FROM PET STORES WHEN THERE ARE $60 DOGS IN SHELTERS THAT NEED HOMES AND ARE BEING EUTHANIZED’.

QUIT BUYING $2500 DOGS FROM PET STORES… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 5:52 am

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One guy enjoyed his lads vacation at a festival in Spain so much that he managed to lose his driving licence and only form of ID, his phone, cash, and bank cards.

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20-year-old Owen Wilson-Brown, from Shropshire, had been partying with his mates when he fell asleep on the beach one evening, and woke up to find all of his belongings had been stolen.

According to Owen, he searched the beach for his belongings, but they were nowhere to be seen. But this didn’t deter him from… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 6:40 am

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I’m bored. 

I know we’re not supposed to say this, and I’m probably betraying the sisterhood, but I can’t help feeling that feminism – especially online feminism – is stuck in a bit of a cycle. A cycle that I’m getting tired of.

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Here is how the cycle goes:

A man says or does something stupid. Sometimes it’s only very gently inadvisable (wearing a shirt with naked women on it for a press conference). Sometimes it’s very solidly stupid (claiming that women can’t… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 8:03 am

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Students are an odd bunch, and I’m allowed to say that as I was one.

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It’s a strange time in your life where you’re suddenly given loads of freedom, but have no money, so you rebel in the best ways you can.

I spent all my student loan on crap from Poundland, and existed on beige frozen food – who even knew you could find frozen bags of corn dogs in the centre of Newcastle?

And it seems that some students have been unleashing the… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 8:30 am

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When you get married, people like to make jokes about how your sex life is going to be over forever. 

It’s not true, of course. Your sex life isn’t affected by getting married. But it is affected by getting older, becoming too comfortable with your partner and not making so much of an effort.

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So while biting into wedding cake isn’t exactly going to ruin your sex life, being married isn’t exactly famed for making your sex life soar. So it was… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 8:49 am

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London is bursting with new restaurants in August but, like July, it’s a little quieter on the new bar front.

There are some exciting options to choose from, though.

New London bars and boozy pop ups you should check out this July

If you enjoy a good pint, there is a new brewery on the horizon as well as a new/old pub (you will have to read on to find out more).

And for cocktail aficionados, there is a week-long pop up from across the Atlantic and a few recently opened cocktail bars.

So if… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 11:13 am

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If you’re a burger fan and you’ve never had a Five Guys, you haven’t lived.

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While the burgers are a little expensive, they are so worth it. And don’t even get me started on the fries – if you don’t go for Cajun-spiced, you’re doing it wrong.

Ever since the US restaurant hit the UK, the carb-filled guilty pleasures have been worth it.

Now, they’re making it even easier for us to grab one of their meals, as they’ve partnered up with Deliveroo,… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Brunch is the best meal and London does some excellent ones.

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It is social, indulgent, and the perfect excuse to gather friends together and indulge.

Bottomless brunches are popping up all over London now but where do food lovers go for the best one?

Don’t worry, because I’ve done the legwork for you,

The Manor

Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 3pm, bottomless brunch, £35, Includes one snack, one brunch plate and one side with unlimited prosecco or Bloody Mary

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July 27, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Working long hours can make you tired and miserable, and has even been linked to increased levels of anxiety and depression.

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And if you’re someone who likes to get in early, stay late and take work home with you, we have even more bad news for you.

According to a new study in the European Heart Journal, people who regularly work long hours are at far higher risk of heart disease than those who stick to their regular working day.

Researchers found that long working hours were linked to atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes an ‘irregular… Read the full story

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When I started to transition from female to male, one of the first things I was looking forward to was not getting facial hair or a deeper voice, but the death of my period.

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When I was 18 I asked my best friend if she thought I should just go ahead and get a hysterectomy because they were so horrendous and, besides, it wasn’t like I was going to be using that part of my body anyway.

They were that bad.

Fast-forward a few decades and… Read the full story

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July 27, 2017, 3:18 pm

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A £10 bottle of Aldi gin has been judged one of the best in the world, beating rivals more than four times the price. 

The Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin, with a modest pricetag of £9.97, might seem destined to be drowned in mixers judging from the cost.

But it came away with Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Challenge, judged by blind taste tests.

The discount offering beat competition from Foxhole London Dry Gin, a premium ‘fresh and aromatic gin’ which retails at £39.95, and was awarded a silver award.

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July 28, 2017, 12:43 am

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One of the hardest parts of living with an invisible illness is just that – it’s invisible.

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This means that while someone with a physical illness can simply show they’re unwell without saying a word, those who suffer with an invisible illness have to spend time explaining and even convincing people that they are really sick.

But the tough thing is that people won’t always believe you.

If you look physically well, people won’t listen when you tell them you’re heavily fatigued. Instead, they’ll tell you that you should’ve… Read the full story

MAC are giving away free lipsticks tomorrow

July 28, 2017, 1:19 am

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Often when you hear that a brand is giving away something for ‘free’ it turns out to be less of a sweet deal than it sounds. 

Either you have to buy something first, or it’s a teeny tiny sample size.

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But not this time.

To celebrate National Lipstick Day (yes, that’s a thing) MAC is giving away one FULL SIZE lipstick to each customer, for as long as stocks last.

That’s it. No catch, no ‘you need to follow them on Facebook and donate your eggs/first born child/ hair’. Just an actual free lipstick.

I mean, free as long as you don’t get over excited once you’re in store and decide to splurge on a whole load of other products. We’ve all been there.

You’ll probably need to get there… Read the full story

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July 28, 2017, 1:59 am

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Winged-eyeliner can be complicated.

It’s a classic beauty look that has major impact. But it comes with one caveat – it can be a pain in the backside to pull off.

We’ve all been there: you’re going for a beautifully defined flick, but then you overdo it and end up looking like a bad dress-up version of Amy Winehouse.

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Worse still, you blink and your fresh coat of eyeliner leaves marks on your upper lid. Urgh.

But as it turns out, cosmetics brand The Vamp Stamp (now… Read the full story

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July 28, 2017, 2:00 am

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Despite what we see in the movies, sex is not always as simple as it appears.

There are many problems we can encounter when we do the dirty, from not being able to maintain an erection to being too dry for penetration.

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Many have experienced pain during or after sex, and it’s easy to start panicking and thinking there’s something seriously wrong with you.

While it’s unlikely you’ve done more than just gone at it a bit too hard, there are some conditions that… Read the full story

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July 28, 2017, 2:25 am

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Didn’t get your hands on the Beauty and the Beast Chip mug when everyone was going crazy for it at Primark?

Well, all is not lost as Firebox has joined the Disney craze and released their very own version of the highly sought after mug.

It’s available to pre-order now, with stock expected 21 Aug. HOORAY.

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