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WOAH! Walmart Has A Section For "Fat Girl" Costumes

Someone thought this was a good idea. That someone needs sacking. Walmart found themselves in some serious hot water earlier this morning when customers complained about a deeply...

18 Reasons Why Short Girls Rule The World

Tall people are celebrated. They get higher-paying jobs, can walk the runways, are recruited to be airplane stewardesses, and are usually those elementary school bullies who pick...

Male Strippers Vs. Female Strippers: 11 Ways They're Totally Different

Ever watched a troupe of baby-oiled hunks shaking it off to Sex Bomb? Or a sexy female stripper offering up lap dances and working the pole? Maybe we’re on the spectrum, but these...

Emotional Breakdowns, Crippled Feet & A Banging Head? Why Girls Nights Out Are SO Overrated

The thought of washing our hair, strapping on a set of false lashes and dolling ourselves up used to be a happy one. But once you hit your mid-twenties those days are well and...

Get Out Of A Funk! 23 Ways To Have A Happy Monday

Everyone knows Mondays suck. Period. But don't let stress and weekday drudgery ruin your week! It's time we finally reclaim our happiness and start getting motivated again - are...

10 Lessons in Self-confidence From Plus-size Models

Fatphobia is everywhere in the media, but we're not down with that. Having curves doesn’t mean you’re unhealthy and loving your body doesn’t mean you’re encouraging others to...

Wednesday Wisdom From Anna Wintour: Quotes and Lessons Every Woman Can Learn From

Listen up! One of the most powerful women in fashion is about to drop some serious wisdom. Since Fashion Month has come to an end, we think it's apt to launch our Wednesday Wisdom...

Green Eyed With Jealousy & Hating On Life? 15 Signs You're Having A Quarter Life Crisis

They say the older you get the less you care, but this couldn't be further from the truth. For us, as soon as we hit our 20s and 30s life was anything but a satisfaction. Do you...

The New Faces Of Feminism: The SoFeminine Men Behind The HeForShe Campaign

The men who work at sofeminine may be behind the scenes, but they're also behind the #HeForShe campaign. Following Emma Watson's incredible speech launching the HeForShe campaign...

The Girl Code: 23 Things Every Best Friend Should Know

Best friends are so much more than just friends. Like sisters, they can drive you crazy, make your angry and even bring you to tears. But when you're this close it's totally normal...

Why You Need An iPhone 6: 20 Reasons We're Addicted To The iPhone

The world goes mad with every iPhone launch but the iPhone 6? Well it's bigger and better than EVER. For starters it's not just the one phone - Apple are launching TWO new phones...

This Is What Living With Breast Cancer Really Looks Like

Most of us will know someone who has had breast cancer, in fact 1 in 4 of us will be diagnosed at some point in our lives. But unless you are close to the woman who's suffering...

31 Ways You WILL Change In Your Twenties

Your 20s are undoubtedly a defining part of your life. You're mature enough to wanna get your sh*t together but still young enough to get away with slacking (only just). From...

22 Everyday Struggles All Neurotic Girls Go Through

Life as a neurotic person ain't easy but when you look at it from an outside perspective, man is it hilarious. Yes, it we might be obsessive and unstable but as all mildly neurotic...

Meet The Model Who Is Changing ALL The Rules: Here's What Beautiful Really Looks Like

Model Nikia Phoenix is rewriting the rules about what it means to be beautiful. Strong, independent and totally unique, Nikia's stand-out looks have always set her apart from...

16 Things Girls Have To Deal With That Guys Don't

Men groping our butts, painful monthly periods and plucking out body hair from all over? Being a woman is anything but easy. In fact, we should all get medals for how much work...

5 Things You Need To Know Right Now: Our Best Pins

Wanna know what made the Sofem hall of fame? From sunshine and cider to vitamin C's amazing benefits last week was yet another week of gorgeous pins. We hope you're in a pinning...

The Social Media Lie: What We Instagram vs. What Actually Happened

What we put on our Instagram is a direct depiction of our oh-so amazing lives, right? Lies! Whether you're half way around the world or in your bedroom, the majority of the time...

Watch: The Most Powerful Answers To What Women Really 'See In The Mirror'

Truth is, you don't get to see something like this very often. When John Legend released his video for 'You & I' (Nobody in the world) using 63 different women of varying race...

22 Reasons Why Being A Girl Is The Best Thing Ever!

Sure, we may be moody and over-analyse just about every situation, but being a girl certainly has its perks. Whether we're being asked our preference of wine, or boarding the...

The Self Defence Techniques EVERY Woman Should Know

Would you be confident enough to fight back if someone attacked you? Or would you freeze up in utter panic? Getting mugged, harassed or assaulted aren't the kinda things we wanna...

No Dream Job And A Total Mess? 21 Things All Twentysomethings Need To Stop Fretting Over

Your twenties are are all about having fun, right? Wrong. From our own experience, your twenties are all high expectations, being way too hard on yourself and giving too much...

15 Reasons Staying In Beats Going Out

Tired of hitting the bar? Sick of your fave dish at your fave restaurant? Then it might be time to buckle down and spend some quality time at home. It's not as bad as you think it is...

Zebra Tans and Cruddy Feet? 26 British Girl Summer Problems - REVEALED!

Sweltering hot rooms, ghostly white legs and mega stressful styling dilemmas? Don't get us wrong, we love British summertime...but with lovely warm weather comes a whole host...

25 Ways To Get Your Mojo Back: How To Be More Sexy!

How do you feel sexy when you just, er, don’t? Isn’t that the million-dollar question! When your jeans are snug, you’re beyond tired and craving sugary snacks, the last thing...

Selfies, One Direction & 100 Happy Days: 27 Things We Need To Get Over

What do One Direction, Starbucks and yoga all have in common? They’re all viral and not in a good way. That’s what. We’re all guilty of sharing sh*t on social media but seriously...

Would You Get Into A Stranger's Car Without Talking To Them First? Find Out Why These Girls Did...

We definitely wouldn't be as stupid to get into a strangers car without at least talking to them first... or would we? These girls threw caution to the wind when they got into...

Girls Night In: 11 Ideas For A Fun-Filled Evening At Home

As much as we love putting on our shortest skirts and hitting the dance floor (and believe us - we do!), sometimes we just want to kick back at home with our girls and enjoy a...

Women Say 'Sorry' HOW Many Times A Day?

Have you ever found yourself saying "Sorry" to almost everything? When someone bumps into you, when you have to move your seat over, when you simply say hello, you find yourself...

12 Things We Overshare With Our Girlfriends That We Probably Shouldn't

Sometimes we get so comfortable with our friends, we begin to think they're our personal diaries. So what do we do? We tell them everything. Even things they have no business knowing...

20 Reasons Why Being An Adult Sucks

Ever wanted to go back in time, be a child again and this time never ever, under any circumstances, make the mistake of growing up? Join the club! Adult life is full of great things...

Embarrassing Social Media Posts: Why Dads Should NEVER Be Allowed On Facebook!

It is a parent's ultimate goal in life to love, teach, nurture and embarrass the crap out of their children. So what happens when fathers discover how to use Facebook and stalk...

The Drunk Eater? The Emotional Wreck? 20 Types Of Drunk Every Woman Knows

On a girl's night out it's inevitable that after a few burning shots we're channeling our inner crazy. Whether you're the reckless drunk that plays in traffic, the poorly girl...

Banana Pancakes? Watching Old Films? 20 Things To Do On A Lazy Sunday

We love days like these; feet up, hair down and not a care in the world. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that make the biggest difference to our happiness. Ladies, if...

Beating Cancer Never Looked So Beautiful: How Henna Helps Patients Cope With Hair Loss

No-one needs me to re-hash old tropes of how horrific battling cancer is, it goes without saying. What I can do, is bring your attention to the messages of hope and comfort that...

The World Sings for Maya Angelou, 1928-2014: Quotes To Remember Her By

Maya Angelou - the singer, author, Nobel Laureate, civil rights activist, filmmaker, and all round phenomenal woman, passed away yesterday at 86, leaving a lasting mark in the...

The Most Awesome Bikini Body Shots We've Ever Seen And It's NOT What You're Thinking

The swimwear industry is full of tiny thongs, itty bitty tops, and strings of fabric that barely cover a woman's nipples. However, those swimsuits are made for a very specific...

OMG! 24 Times Women FREAK OUT (For No Good Reason)

Though we hate to admit it, we ladies do have a penchant for, err, overreacting. Everyone sweats the small stuff sometimes, but as women, there are a MILLION small things that...

BFF Break Up: How To Dump Your Girlfriends As Painlessly As Possible

It can be extremely difficult to let girlfriends go. Are you even supposed to? Can't you just talk and work it out? While we hate to sound like cynics, sometimes the best solution...

Funny Sh*t Girls Say That Only Girls Will Understand

Let's just put it out there, us girls do come out with some funny sh*t. Every. Single. Day. Sometimes we're not even sure we understand what just came out of our own mouths but...

From the Office to The Pole: Confessions Of A Part-Time Stripper

A.A. Jones works at a corporate job. What she does and where it's located, she won't say. Why? Because she works as a stripper too, entertaining newbies and regulars, including...

How (And Why) To Say No: 11 Reasons Saying No Will Set You Free

It's one of the shortest words in the English language, but it's also one of the most difficult to say. Those two simple letters: N-O. We can't say it to our family, our coworkers...

Amy Poehler Talks About Body Image And Nails It

Amy Poehler, who already has our everlasting love and affection for her role in Parks and Recreations, has proven that she's not just an hilarious actor but also has some pretty...

This Is The World's Toughest Job But Someone You Know Is Already Doing It

Unlimited hours a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, there's no breaks and it's all legal. You can eat your lunch but only when the associate is done eating their lunch. If...

20 Things Everyone Needs to Know to Survive Coachella

Coachella is one of the most exciting music festivals of the year, and it's kicking off this weekend! It's all going down in the sunny city of Indio, California. If you're trekking...

Why Every Woman Should Feel Comfortable In Her Own Skin

"Beauty is a state of mind." That is the message of Dove's new viral advertisement. They invited women to try out their new, revolutionary Beauty Patch, and over the course of...

Stunning Photo Series of Breast Cancer Survivors

According to Breast Cancer Care, breast cancer affects one in eight women. The invasive procedures used to treat it completely transform a woman's body into a new kind of grace...

See What Happens When A Homophobic Person And A Gay Person Are Put In A Room And Asked To Hug

In the style of the First Kiss video that has spawned dozens of parodies, a homophobic person and a gay person were put in front of a camera and asked to hug. After some awkward...

We Thought #NoMakeUpSelfies Were Brave... Then We Saw What These Women Did

We've all seen all the #nomakeupselfies in support of cancer research go viral on Facebook, but these women took their support to a whole other level. This is one of the most...

The "Facebook Cleavage" Subreddit is Real and It's Beyond Gross

Once again, the Internet reminds us how creepy and disgusting some people can be. On the subreddit "Facebook Cleavage," users can post sexy Facebook pictures of their girl friends...

10 Quotes That Epitomise L'Wren Scott's Philosophy on Life & Style

The talented, statuesque force of nature, L'Wren Scott, died yesterday morning of an apparent suicide, and the fashion world is at a standstill. Friends and family have released...

Fairytale relationships? Cartoon Couples Highlight Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, man or woman, young or old, and often, it goes completely unnoticed by friends and loved ones. AleXsandro Palombo has decided it's time...

Breast Cancer Vs. Page 3: Another Very Good Reason To Back The Campaign

Boobs eh? The Sun loves them. So much so their news team is coming up with more ideas about how to get more boobs in the paper - and even on the front page. Or so it seems in...

Man Dresses In Women's Leggings. The Reactions From Men Are Hilarious (But All Too Familiar To Women)

Finally. A man who is willing to put himself in our shoes for once. Yousef Saleh Erakat donned a pair of tight-fitting yoga pants to experience the staring and sexual objectification...

No More Miniskirts! 6 of the Craziest Laws against Women’s Rights Worldwide

To think that in 2014 someone, anyone, can tell an independent, adult woman what she is allowed to do and wear almost sounds too ludicrous for words, right? Well, sadly that kind...

Is This The Most Misogynist Brand In The World Right Now?

SuitSupply, a Dutch menswear brand is facing a pretty fierce backlash to their uncensored website which basically transforms from shopping site to soft porn site in the click...

Hate Sexism? Why Are You Making These Mistakes?

Ever commented on what a "pretty little girl" your friend has or have you ever told your boyfriend to just "grow a pair?" Yeah, we're guilty of it too. But there's a good reason...

What This Dying Dad Leaves To His Daughter Is Way More Than Just A Letter

Tom Attwater has a terminal brain tumour and has written his step-daughter Kelli a moving letter of advice and guidance that he won't be around to give her in person. From talking...

TV For Girls? ITV Launch New Channel That Caters For What Women Want

Ah that elusive question. What do women want? According to ITV and the launch of their new channel we want nothing more than to watch TOWIE, endless reality TV and be entertained...

Thought This Was Going To Be Amazing. And Empowering. Instead I Just Want It To Stop.

Feminism is a good thing. Fact. This video is a bad thing. Fact. Watch and learn what happens when BuzzFeed try to take the well-loved listicle and turn it into a video. It just...