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In recent years, many fashion and cosmetics labels have been making a conscious effort to be more inclusive in their branding and advertising. River Island hired its first Downs Syndrome model to show that their clothing was for all children, several fitness outlets have been using plus sized promoters in order to…
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While the world of online dating has opened up new channels of communication that never used to be possible, it does have its downsides. For every story of someone meeting their life partner on Tinder or Bumble, there are 100 stories of unsolicited d**k pics, inappropriate language and just downright…
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If you suspect your partner is cheating on you, you could say "cheatersayswhat" and see if they say "what?" back. But there's a better way. All you have to do is pay attention to how they use their phone. If you're one of those annoying "moral" people, you don't feel…
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As much as I enjoy the winter months, I've become sort of sick of the cold snaps over the past few weeks. Every time I have to trudge through the snow to get to work or put on an extra three jumpers to save on my heating bill, I find…
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From the moment we hit sexual maturity, the concept of virginity starts weighing down on us. At first, it's a subtle feeling; a mere hint. Like a grandparent nudging you in the ribs and saying, "so, have you got a boyfriend/girlfriend yet?" Gradually, it escalates, with each year adding more…
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Getting a tattoo is a big decision - and getting a couple's tattoo is an even bigger one. You've got to consider the design, the placement, and whether or not you think you're actually going to stick around with your tattoo twin for the rest of your lives. If you…
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Eating Disorder Awareness week has been running this week, with people going public with their eating disorders and the problems that they have faced in order to raise awareness for the problem and instigate constructive conversations regarding the issues. One of the most interesting aspects of the campaign has been…
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Most people have that one bit of their body that they're not completely comfortable with. That one - or two, or three - parts that they believe could do with a revamp. But the reality of the situation is that most of us eventually have to come to terms with…
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People get away with enough terrible things in this world to make it a little hard to believe in the concept of karma sometimes, so it becomes incredibly satisfying when someone really does get what's coming to them. If what goes around comes around, it usually happens over a longer…
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Social media has its good bits and its bad bits. There can be no doubt that the likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have helped bring people closer, but they have also pushed some communities further apart and can often be seen as a cesspit of abuse, controversial opinions and…
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We often criticize celebrities for setting impossible beauty standards. They have personal trainers to sculpt their bodies into perfect shape - and if that doesn't work, there's always plastic surgery! Plus all of their photos are carefully Photoshopped to ensure they look flawless. But there is a way for everyday…
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Getting dumped is never a good experience. You might come out on the other side a stronger person, but it still sucks to go through. However, when you hear stories from others it can often make you feel considerably better, especially when you hear stories far worse than yours. As…
