‘Musical chairs’ is the scary dating phenomenon secretly ruining your chances of love

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Ever wondered why your successful, intelligent, beautiful, funny, heterosexual female friends are single?

No, it’s not because they aren’t ‘putting themselves out there’ or because ‘they’re coming on a bit strong’.

It’s because there is a fundamental lack of men.

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According to Jon Birger, author of Date-Onomics which explores America’s lopsided dating and marriage market, women greatly outnumber men.

‘It’s not that he’s just not into you’ Birger writes, ‘It’s that there aren’t enough of him.’

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11 new London restaurants and pop ups to try this November

October 26, 2017, 10:00 pm

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November is shaping up to be a super busy month for new restaurants and pop ups that extend to Christmas and beyond.

If you love cheese, you will have the pick of dairy-loaded comfort food this month as several wintry pop ups are featuring dishes like grilled cheese sandwiches and raclette.

9 new London restaurants and pop ups to try this October

November is a big month for Italian food as well, with new offerings from some well-known faces.

And if you like your meals with a side of entertainment, you have a whole host of new options there too.

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October 26, 2017, 10:00 pm

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When I mentioned on social media that I was writing a feature about pegging, there was a whole heap of confusion.

Lots of people couldn’t understand how anyone could get an entire article out of how you hang your laundry.

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Only a few knew the truth and they just sniggered quietly at the back, and waited for the innocents to finish Googling and come shrieking back with very surprised expressions on their faces.

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Man is learning to do his wife’s makeup before she goes blind

October 26, 2017, 10:12 pm

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I could actually cry! Relationship goals 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/scCh4zu54h

— Scott Summers (@itsscottsummers) October 22, 2017

If you’re permanently stuck on ‘read’ on WhatsApp, look away now.

Elderly couple Jean and Brian have made regular trips at their local makeup store – and they’re not there to add to her beauty bag.

Instead, Brian has been learning to do his elderly wife’s make-up before she goes blind and will be unable to do it herself.

A store employee shared their story online and said this was why she ‘loved [her] job so much.’

‘Meet Jean and Brian two of our very loyal customers, Brian was in for another make-up lesson today as he does his wife’s make-up everyday as she is going blind, such a wonderful couple who live their life to the full! [sic]’.

The image of the elderly couple, with Jean seated and her makeup freshly applied while her husband stands behind her, has touched hearts… Read the full story

All the cosy igloos you can visit in London

October 26, 2017, 10:23 pm

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Forget chilblains, red noses, and cold temperatures, sliding into winter has never been easier now you can hole yourself up in a crystal dome, hot cocoa in hand.

Igloos were all the rage last year thanks to CoppaClub but now, others have popped up all over the capital.

You don’t have to be a penguin to get your fix – here’s our round up of all the igloos you can visit in London. Who said winter was the worst season?

The CoppaClub

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Eight reasons you might be experiencing vaginal dryness

October 26, 2017, 11:47 pm

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Got a bad case of desert vagina?

We feel for you. It can be deeply frustrating to deal with a dry vagina that just won’t get wet.

Sex is painful, the embarrassment is too, you start to feel like a bit of a failure.

Yes, there’s lube, which is a wonderful thing we really should be using more often (there’s nothing shameful about using lube, FYI), but it can be helpful to know the root cause of what’s making your nether regions super dry.

Here are a few potential causes to look out for.

You’re on the pill

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Arched backs are sexy because you’re pushing your genitals away from potential mates

October 27, 2017, 12:34 am

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Alright, we’re off to Topshop to buy a load of backless dresses.

Or we might just take a pair of scissors to everything in our wardrobe.

New research highlights just how sexy a back can be, suggesting that an arched back is more appealing to all genders – because pushing your pelvis away from people shows you’re ready to mate.

Researchers from the University of Minho in Portufal created six computer-generated 3D models of a woman’s upper body, each with the back manipulated to be a different angle.

These six models were shown to 82 men and women from the front, side, and back. The participants were then asked to rate how attractive… Read the full story

Mum shares photos of life with cancer to show the illness doesn’t discriminate

October 27, 2017, 1:13 am

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Cancer isn’t pretty.

That’s what mum-of-two Ruth Naylor wants to highlight by sharing photos of the reality of life with cancer, charting all the low moments of treatment.

Ruth was diagnosed with a rare form of Hodgkin lymphoma – cancer of the lymphatic system – in August.

The photos show Ruth slumped in bed, with a bucket, receiving chemotherapy, and preparing to enter the PET scanner.

She’s hoping to show that despite looking like she had it all, cancer is a leveller. It’s doesn’t matter who you are or what you have, you’re going to feel absolutely awful.

‘On paper, I have it all,’ says Ruth. ‘A beautiful home we built ourselves, two… Read the full story

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Why do we eat fish on Friday?

October 27, 2017, 1:19 am

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Those who grew up observing traditions of the Catholic Church will know all about the meat guilt on Good Friday.

The more devout followers of the religion will have had this guilt probably every Friday, and many households will still observe a fishy Friday due to the Christian tradition.

Abstinence from meat on Fridays is actually a rule laid out by the Vatican and remains in force today.

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Pumpkin picking: Where you can pick Halloween pumpkins this year

October 27, 2017, 1:57 am

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Are you ready to pick a winner?

Well, this Halloween could be the most festive yet if you choose to really get in the holiday’s spirit by picking your own pumpkin.

Decorate your house with spooky Jack-o-Lanterns this Halloween and get the full enjoyment out of the carved squash by actually visiting a farm to pick one up.

There are plenty of farms across the UK that allow visitors to come and select their favourite prized squash for carving, lanterns, spiced latte and pie purposes.

Get ready to PYO (Pick Your Own) and have a fun family day out in the run-up to Halloween.

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October 27, 2017, 2:00 am

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Perhaps one of the less obvious impacts on my life of experiencing a severe mental health problem is the chance to start a family.

With a later start in having a significant relationship, I find myself now in my early 40s without children of my own.

You should never be afraid to ask stupid questions about mental health

I realise there may be others in the same situation, dealing with not having children, or being single for long periods of time.

Of… Read the full story

As it’s National Black Cat Day, why not adopt one of these kitties in need of a home?

October 27, 2017, 2:00 am

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It’s National Black Cat Day!

If you didn’t know, that’s an annual celebration of black cats. Why? Because black cats are consistently overlooked when it comes to adoption.

In 2017 alone, black cats took 13% longer to rehome than cats of any other colour.

The reasons for this are muddled. Some believe it’s down to superstitions around black cats being bad luck, others think it’s because black cats don’t show up as well in photographs.

Regardless of the reason, it’s a massive shame – because while all cats are wonderful, black cats are extra special. They’re like tiny, sleek panthers.

So in honour of National Black Cat Day, we’re gently nudging your attention towards a… Read the full story

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October 27, 2017, 2:18 am

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It’s Friday night. I’m sitting in the pub, and I’m listening to my friend describe in great detail how she is being firedoored. 

She doesn’t realise that’s what is happening, and I don’t think it’s really the moment to mention that her experience has a name, but it’s true. That’s what is happening.

For the uninitiated, being firedoored is when the access is entirely on one side.

Got a guy who won’t ever text you back, but who you’ll drop everything for and head over to his flat if he calls?

You’re being firedoored.

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Aldi is doing the cheapest Christmas sandwiches around

October 27, 2017, 2:47 am

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It’s the most important fight of the year – and no, we’re not talking about Anthony Joshua.

It’s that time when supermarkets vie for the best festive sandwich range.

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Because nothing says Christmas more than gobbling a cranberry sandwich in between meetings, right?

But if you’re feeling the pinch this year, Aldi may well be your best bet. Costing a fraction of rivals at £1.69, Aldi’s new festive sandwiches are the cheapest on the high street.

It’s the first time the retailer has launched its own Christmas sandwich range and they’ve stuck… Read the full story

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October 27, 2017, 3:00 am

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Food is getting darkly artistic this October as a throng of artisan producers and restaurants turn to the dark side to celebrate Halloween.

Coloured food is a relatively new obsession for Londoners, but our friends Stateside have been colouring food for as long as we can remember.

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Purple vegetables are the latest trend to take flight in the US, but while we like our food more ‘natural’ looking, we’re willing to make an exception for Halloween.

Here are some of the best luxurious… Read the full story

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15 Halloween costumes that your cat might tolerate

October 27, 2017, 3:09 am

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Unlike dogs, cats HATE Halloween.

Let’s face it, while their humans are running around in costumes made from bin bags, bits of cardboard and a bit of cotton wool, cats are right there looking at you like you are a freaking moron.

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They don’t exactly have much interest in the food you’re cooking up like the dogs – because frankly all those fancy finger foods and sweets are lacking in nice large chunks of tuna.

Still. Some owners like to try and get their mog involved none-the-less. And, if the cat will allow it (because they are the ones in charge in case you didn’t get the memo) why not?

Here are some of the best cat costumes for Halloween we’ve seen so far.

1) Whatever this cat is dressed as… it is 👌

2) Octocat

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October 27, 2017, 3:19 am

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Most women have been in the situation where someone has asked for their number. 

Sometimes it’s a nice thing. You come away from it with a warm glow and the hope that they’re going to text you. It could be the start of something.

Other times it’s less nice.

Asking for a number is fine. Being aggressive about it isn’t. I’ve lost count of the times that I (or one of my friends) has been asked for our number by someone who won’t take no for an answer. Sometimes they even call the number in front of you to check that it’s not fake.

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5 reasons why Leeds is criminally underrated

October 27, 2017, 3:30 am

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Although Leeds is the third largest city in the UK, it can sometimes appear that this thriving city is often living in the shadow of some of it’s northern counterparts.

Manchester and Liverpool seem to be more well-known, but Leeds is very much the northern powerhouse of the UK and should finally be recognised as such.

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Perhaps the city’s bid for European Capital of Culture in 2023 will help it gain that recognition.

Leeds has one of the largest populations and economies in not just the north of… Read the full story

Weed-smokers have more sex, apparently

October 27, 2017, 3:49 am

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For a long time, we’ve assumed that smoking weird massively messes up your sex life… based on a mixture of research and anecdotal evidence.

There are reports that weed can contribute to cotton vagina (a fun term for a vagina dryer than the Sahara), and many of us have experienced having sex with some guy who simply cannot ejaculate after a bong hit, resulting in a miserable rubbing together of limp genitals.

But apparently, smoking weed could actually be improving people’s sexual experiences.

Shocking, we know.

New research by the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that cannabis users have 20% more sex than non-users. Interesting.

The results were pulled as from data from the National… Read the full story

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October 27, 2017, 4:01 am

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Setting reminders and creating events on your phone calendar is one thing, but when was the last time you actually wrote a list with pen and paper?

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Anyone born after 1990 is probably laughing and closing this tab as we speak, but for those of you who remember the good old days it’s time to write some lists.

Did you know that writing lists can actually help with feelings of anxiety? Here are five ideas to get you started:

1. To-do list

Clearing out your… Read the full story