Why Low Self-Esteem Was My Own Worst Enemy
I had a healthy childhood, comfy family life and a great education. On the surface I was a balanced and promising kid and then teen. I excelled at school, wanted for nothing and was surrounded by love....
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Seven Signs Social Media Has Turned Me Into a Total Idiot
There's no denying the fact my obsession with having instant, 24/7 access to social media has turned me into a bit of a moron. When I sent my iPhone in for a screen repair last week, I was in total...
View ArticleComing Out as a Woman Who Doesn't Want Children
I woke up this morning with that feeling of absolute dread. That creeping sensation of doom that slowly brings you into wakefulness from the clutches of a nightmare. That flood of relief when you...
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Seven Quick Tricks for a Beautiful Body
If you've got a big event ahead and want to look good and feel good, there are many tips and secrets to help you achieve that beautiful body. From bloat-inducing foods to avoid, to fast and cheap...
View ArticleThe Invisible (40 Something) Woman
I'm 42. And let it not be said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Because you can. I am learning a brand new trick. I am learning to disappear. I once read that as women advance in age, that...
View ArticleWhy I Won't Be Posting a Make-Up Free Selfie
Yesterday, I was tagged in a friend's Facebook post nominating me to upload a make-up free selfie in the name of breast cancer awareness. My friend's picture was beautiful and it was encouraging to see...
View ArticleHow To Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
"So you've probably already perfected cooking hard-boiled eggs," begins the video, but if you're anything like HuffPost UK Lifestyle, you'll regularly undercook, overcook or simply leave them in their...
View ArticleHow to Tell Good Fat from Bad Fat (VIDEO)
With the disarray surrounding fat, sugar and protein and the debates between health experts, dietitians and fitness gurus, we don't wish to take sides. However, facts are facts and when it comes to...
View Article67-Year-Old Sex Expert Credits Her Youthful Looks With Regular Sperm Facials
Snail slime, sheep's placenta and 'vampire' facials - we've heard it all in the name of beauty. But even we draw the line at scooping up our partner's sperm and applying it to our faces for 15 minutes....
View ArticleSexism in Science 101: Mythbusting
In the afterglow of International Women's Day on 8 March, and right in the middle of Women's History Month, feminist issues are making a lot of headlines right now. Having recently set up a group of UK...
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Niamh - The Beautiful Baby Girl I Miss So Much, Even Though I Never Met Her
(Picture of Niamh by Rebecca Mizon) I genuinely think that I was as excited about Becky and Neil expecting Niamh as I was when Carolyn was expecting Anna and Iris. And I don't mean that in a...
View ArticleNine Ways to Find Happiness
Living a healthy balanced life when you're busy isn't always easy. Myself and the Wellbeing Escapes team all understand the importance of the pursuit of happiness. It's something that can get lost in...
View ArticleAre You Suffering From Toddler's Back?
There's no great secret about the fact that we are doing things older than we used to. Take having children for example. Research shows that the average age of a first time father in the UK is now 32,...
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'A Fat Girl Dancing' Star Whitney Thore Talks About Body Image
Dancer Whitney Thore became an online star after clips of her dancing energetically in a video titled 'A Fat Girl Dancing' went viral. The 25 stone, 29-year-old radio producer, expected some negative...
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Five Easy Ways to Double Your Health and Vitality
Let me ask you a question: "What controls everything in your body?" Hopefully, you answered the brain - that amazing computer in your skull that is made up of hundreds of billions of nerve cells. Every...
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Women In Food: Chefs, Event Organisers, Bakers And Businesswomen Tell It Like...
The general perception of women in the food industry is that a) there aren’t enough of us and b) this may be due to an overt sense of aggression and testosterone in the kitchen. In fact, one of the...
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Women Who Exercise Cut Their Risk Of Breast Cancer By 12%
Exercise just isn't about weight loss - women who are active reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 12%, researchers have said. Compared with the laziest women, those who have the highest level of...
View ArticleThe Circle of Hip and Why We Shouldn't Fear the Tattooed Douchebags
Clive Martin's essay on the sad young douchebags who took over modern Britain is a fascinating dissection of a generation of young men brought up on porn and the Premier League. They are the tanned...
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What Is Your Role in Helping a Loved One Recover From Depression?
(Photo: Waithamai/Flickr) Depression is a serious but treatable condition, and recovery is made infinitely easier by the support of a loved one or a friend. However under pressure, their role often...
View ArticleEmilia Clarke Isn't Allowed Cream or Sugar in Her Tea and Why This Worries Me
We all know thinspiration is a problem. We all know that people shouldn't purposefully starve themselves. We all know this and most people are quick to point out the problem when we see it in the...
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