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While we like to think that we're getting more civilised as a society as the years pass by, it's not easy to survive and thrive in 2019 - especially if you're trans. Trans rights have come a long way in the last decade, but there is still a staggering amount…
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There have been 45 deaths attributed to incels in North America alone. A curious subculture which harbours hatred towards women and wider society, it lends itself to a murderous mindset. On 23 May, 2014, a lonely 22-year-old uploaded a video to YouTube entitled "Elliot Rodger's Retribution”. The same day, he…
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More and more people in the modern world are considering polyamory, and what's more are being more and more open about their sexuality. According to independent academic Kelly Cookson: "It appears that sexually non-monogamous couples in the United States number in the millions. Estimates based on actually trying sexual non-monogamy…
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When you have a job interview, it's important to be prepared. Plan your outfit the night before (and don't choose a miniskirt and seven-inch heels.) Research the company in advance (and not on your phone while you drive to the office building). And most importantly, make sure you're on time.…
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As I ascend ever higher into my twenties, two things are starting to happen, and they're intrinsically linked. More and more of my friends are getting engaged I'm being sent more and more stag-do invitations This might seem like cause for celebration - and for my newly-betrothed friends I'm sure…
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Marriage is supposed to be the blissful union of two people very much in love - well, at least that's what we are all taught by our parents and teachers... But according to statistics from 2015, 42% of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce - which is a pretty startling…
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Rachael Fitzpatrick has been a lover of hiking and hillwalking since she was a little girl. But now, at the age of 28, she's decided to put a different spin on her rambling by stripping off and walking nude. Rachael, who hails from Melbourne in Australia, hasn't always done so, though.…
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As we grow older, I'm sure a lot of us start wishing that there was a surefire way to look youthful for time immemorial. With people like Elle Macpherson in the world, though, it does make your wonder whether some sort of anti-ageing has been discovered, but only the rich and…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often thought of as a minor health concern and, for many, an easy target for a joke - but it can have real substantial effects on lives, especially when treatment eludes those afflicted with it. It's also bound to be difficult to speak openly on the…
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It's almost a rite of passage, bringing someone back to your parents' house and having to make that split second decision the following morning. Am I going to blithely introduce this virtual stranger to my parents as if there is absolutely nothing at all strange or uncomfortable about the situation,…
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When people decide to make changes in their lives, it is often down to one particular "wake up call" incident. An especially bad hangover might urge someone to cut down on drinking, for instance, or a persistent cough could be the trick to convincing someone to give up the cigarettes.…
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There's nothing more cringe-worthy than watching someone try to get off with someone on social media, and making their flirting public. Seriously, how many times have you scrolled through your newsfeed or someone else's Instagram profile, only to witness someone try clumsily gain favour with a tactical comment about how good…
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There's nothing better than a bit of juicy gossip to make social media users sit up and take notice; especially when it comes to the love lives of celebrities, and especially when the celebrities involved are a pair of super-hot A-listers. So if rumours like that get you excited then the following…
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The world was shocked when it was first reported that Kylie Jenner was pregnant in 2017. But it seems the 21-year-old's fans should prepare themselves for another surprise, as it's alleged that the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is keen for another bundle of joy in the near future.…
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It's been four months since Mac Miller's death - but the rapper remains alive in his family, friends and fans' hearts. One person who will never let him be forgotten is Ariana Grande, who took to social media yesterday to share an emotional tribute on what would have been his…
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Every couple has had that one infamous fight in public that they're still embarrassed about to this day. And it turns out celebrity couples are no exception. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend got into their "biggest fight ever" at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding back in May 2014. But despite…
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A woman who was pointed and laughed at when she took off her sarong at the beach has shared an important message on social media: that a bikini body is just a body with a bikini on. Shelley Proebstel was visiting Mount Maunganui Beach in New Zealand with her friend…
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Dating was never simple, but with the rise of online dating and apps such as Tinder and Bumble, it all became incredibly easy to navigate, right? Well, it does make certain things easier - but to say that dating is a breeze in 2019 would be a massive overstatement. Finding…
