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Facetune is an app that shouldn't exist – here's whyFrom taking 200 selfies until we hit just the right angle, to weeding out the snaps that make us look slightly podgy, we’re all guilty of being selective when it comes to which photos of ourselves we share with the world. Most of us know whether we suit a Valencia…4 minutes read
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5 years ago
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8 things to do with placenta after birth – from making smoothies to body butterIf you've ever wondered about the things you can do with placenta, you're in luck. As any mother knows, the placenta nourishes your baby while it's in the womb, making it one of the human body's most incredible (temporary) organs. It's packed with nutrients, and some feel it's a waste…5 minutes read
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5 years ago
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7 signs you're not meant to get marriedMost little girls dream of the day they'll marry the love of their life, and sometimes they even reel in the poor unsuspecting boy from next door to stand there while they play it out with their giggling friends (sorry, Tim). But it turns out that when you get older,…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How to be more productive at work – 9 tips to make the most of your dayFrom time to time, we've all wondered how to be more productive at work. It's everyone's goal to tick everything off the to-do list and still be able to make it for happy hour. But sometimes, you just can't focus and you see time slipping away. Even if you've voluntarily barred…4 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How to overcome imposter syndrome – 11 simple techniques to boost your confidenceIt's difficult to overcome imposter syndrome. When someone asks you what you do for a living, you reply with a mumbled "errrr, I suppose I...”, probably capped off with a "but I don’t really know how I got the job." By 9.10 am you’re at your desk, staring into your…7 minutes read
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13 celebrities who don't have children explain their reasons – from Jennifer Aniston to OprahThe world seems perturbed by celebrities who don't have children. As if women didn't have enough to contend with, people also think it's their place to pass judgement on what they choose to do with their reproductive organs. [caption id="attachment_12527767" align="alignnone" width="850"] Many women, famous and not famous, are choosing…5 minutes read
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Why are there no plus size male models? Here's the untold truthWhile the prevalence of plus size models have increased, there seems to be no plus size male models on the catwalks, or at fashion week. In March 2016, IMG Models signed Zach Miko as their first-ever plus size male model. And the fashion industry and media quickly heralded it as…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How hen parties are celebrated around the world – from Scotland to IndiaHen parties normally mean mayhem. Cue: barely-there dresses made out of toilet paper, dancing on tabletops at three in the morning, downing champagne like it’s going out of fashion and knocking back tequila shots like hangovers don’t exist. And that’s before you’ve even mentioned the mother-in-law flirting with the half-naked…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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16 Women reveal the most sexist things ever said to them in the workplaceUnfortunately, nearly every woman has had to endure sexist remarks from their coworkers. Whether this is an attempt to be humorous, or something that errs on the side of sexual harassment, this kind of parlance is so embedded in the workplace that regulating, and even taking disciplinary action against it, has…5 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How often should you wash jeans? Denim experts set the record straightOur parents can't possibly impart all their domestic knowledge on us once it's time to fly the coop, and there are some things we've got to figure out by ourselves, including the dreaded question of how often should you wash jeans. Many of us learn the hard way that you shouldn't…4 minutes read
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5 years ago
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This is why you should share less on social mediaLife seems to be dominated by social media: the perfect Insta-brunch, the well-crafted Facebook humblebrag, the witty Twitter put-down, the "oh-my-god-see-this" snapchat. We all know a chronic over-sharer - the person who posts so much you could probably create an accurate timeline of their bowel movements and would know what…5 minutes read
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5 years ago
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Why is there a surrogacy ban in so many countries? Here's everything you need to knowCelebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Elton John and Tyra Banks have all spoken out about their own use of surrogate mothers. But the concept of surrogacy has provoked much controversy. In fact, you may have heard of a "surrogacy ban" in various countries. If you weren't already aware, opinion pieces…6 minutes read
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