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Meghan and Doria were reunited earlier this month for an official ceremony in Kensington Palace.It is undeniable that the two have a very strong bond. As such, Doria couldn't...

Golden rules for successful holidays with your friends Of course you love your friends, and you regret not being able to see them more often the rest of the year. That's why you...

How to keep the house hygienic Love it or hate is, cleaning is a fact of life - and no matter how much you loathe rubbering up in those marigolds, we'll bet you'll loathe bacteria...

Mums: we don't know how you do it tbh. Sleepless nights, stinky nappies, feeding (sometimes multiple) hungry mouths, all while running a household at the same time; being a mother...

We all suffer bad days when we wish 'if only I could change that, tweak this, swap that' - we're only human after all. But it's high time we quit focusing on what we'd like to...

Engaged or not, the pressure to be the picture-perfect bride is very much alive and, like it or not, many of us fall victim to society's paradigm of the skinny woman in white...

It can't be ignored: redhead babies are the cutest. And ginger adults are the hottest. So it's no wonder that women looking to become mothers are in search of more ginger sperm...

Using public transport is stressful at the best of times but when you're travelling with children or pregnant, it's can be unbearable. Spare sympathy for this mother, then, after...

Tess Holliday isn't one to hide her curves away simply because beauty norms tell her she should. She's all about embracing her fuller figure and breaking the mould and her latest...

Ah, periods. They make us cancel our social plans, eat the earth, break out, bloat out and lash out but you know what makes them ten times worse? Someone - a man - complaining...

Learning the ropes, running on no sleep, up to your eyeballs in nappies - becoming a mum is hard enough without the added pressure of losing the baby weight and bouncing back...

Having just one vagina can be problem enough sometimes. One period is enough to deal with, thank you very much. So spare a thought for Nicci Triefenbach, who in her twenties disco...

Getting a crying baby to calm down can be challenging at the best of times but when you know all the baby needs is some milk but you're too afraid to breastfeed in public, it...

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me, or so the saying goes. But the truth is words do hurt. A lot! They stay with us way longer than any physical...

Having a baby isn't always rainbows and butterflies, it's hard, it's painful but it's also the most rewarding and incredible thing our bodies can do, which is exactly what one...

If you're sick to the back teeth of trying (and failing) to find love on dating sites, in clubs or via good old fashioned blind dates set up by mutual friends, then perhaps it's...

March 8th marked International Women's Day for lovely ladies all around the world. There were strikes, empowering speeches and Richard Herring came out on Twitter for his annual...

Today's dose of real body inspiration is courtesy of this empowering female runner, who is sharing a powerful message that how we look in a photo really ain't everything people...

Thanks to the rise of match-making apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Happen etc. you have the 'luxury' of securing a date every night of the week until the end of time if you so desire...

For those of you unfamiliar with Iris Apfel, a quick Google will tell you she's a 96-year-old New Yorker with a wicked fashion sense. What the Internet doesn't tell you is that...

Smother yourself in X cream, do Y butt-toning exercise - As women, we're constantly promised we can (and should) banish cellulite forever with this miracle cream or that foolproof...

Cancel that gym membership and throw out those 'lean in 15' cookbooks - the time has come to abort mission: summer body (that you never really started). It's September which means...

Instagram is typically used for pictures of your breakfast, cute kittens and #OOTDs but a new study suggests your choice of filter can be an indication of whether you're showing...

Lesley Miller has battled body issues for the best part of her 21 years on this planet but she's given two fingers up to the unrealistic ideals society pressurises women into...

Battling cancer, losing a spouse and near-death experiences are challenges we pray we never have to overcome. But this group of truly inspirational women have proved anything...

Every woman needs a few words of wisdom to get her through those really tough days, and these ladies are here to help!We've put together some of the most powerful women in history...

Sometimes the week can drag on so if you're looking for some words of wisdom to help you get through your Monday to Sunday then check out these quotes. From well known sayings...

After 19 years of marriage, Amanda Knox’s wife came out as transgender to her and their three children. And as if that wasn’t scary enough, she then came out to her workmates...

Iskra Lawrence is a woman we love. With over 1 million Instagram followers, she celebrates her incredible curves and inspires fans everywhere with her undoctored images and the...

While carefully choosing which emoji best expresses your feelings at that exact moment, have you ever stopped to consider (before selecting the sassy hand girl of course), how...

When Bob Carey's wife was diagnosed with cancer in 2003, he wanted to find a way to support his wife whilst also making people laugh. For him, The Tutu Project was the perfect...

There's nothing quite like having a sister. After all, it's like having your very own ready made BFF. The double wardrobe, the (brutally honest) insults and the fights that only last...

Change is scary but it can also lead to wonderful experiences, moments, and people. Whether it's a new job, relationship, or solo move across the country, learn how to embrace...

Change is scary but it can also lead to wonderful experiences, moments, and people. Whether it's a new job, relationship, or solo move across the country, learn how to embrace...

These are must-read books that will lift you up, make you feel alive, feed your inner feminist, strengthen your connection to other women, and simply prove how goddamn good female...

It's amazing what the power of a few simple words can do. Starting your day off with an inspiring and enlivening quote can be the difference of going through the motions of any...

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If you're stuck for ideas on what to buy your mum this Mother's Day then you're in the right place. We've rounded up 100 perfect presents that are sure to make her smile this...

Friends. What would we do without them? They are the family we choose and people we make memories that last a lifetime with. The truth is, we'd be lost without them. See our top...

Make the first move."Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around for a while, you could miss it." Wise words from Ferris Bueller, and ones we should remember each...

Be happy, it drives people crazy.Isn't that what we are all searching for in life? A little bit more happiness? Well, if you're looking to think yourself positive, it's time to...

Dolling up, free flowing spirits and feeling like a superstar? There's a reason why we put more effort into getting ready for a girl's night out than the night out itself. All...

Ladies, it's time to put an end to the adolescent antics, you're all grown up now and fabulous at thirty. Here's how to get the best out of this rockin' decade. 1. Shop At Forever...

Dear Mum, thank you for putting up with our cruel adolescence, bad attitudes and emotional cascades. You are truly a woman of all and we cannot thank you enough. Girls I'm sure...

Ladies, it’s International Women’s Day today so what better time to let your man know just how special you are to him? After all, you know guys aren't into all that mushy stuff...

Today is International Women's Day, which means there's no better day to appreciate the women around you. The theme of this year's International Women's Day is to "make it happen...

It’s hard out here for us ladies, we have to deal with our fair share of sh*t. But let’s face it girls, we don’t make it easy for ourselves, at times we can be our own worst enemies...

Do you get excited the moment you see an ad for Homebase or walk past a Habitat? While daydreaming about redecorating my home, I figured I'd start small. That meant it was time...

As much fun as it is to follow the Kardashian family and their antics on Instagram, sometimes it's nice to get healthy dose of inspiration between all of the cleavage-filled selfies...

Last night around 11pm I hung up the phone after a chat with my boyfriend and told myself to get ready for bed. About 15 minutes later I realised not only had I not moved from...

Some people are born with the wanderlust gene and some people aren't. Even if you find yourself in the latter category, there are plenty of reasons you should do something out...

Sick and tired of that guy at the gym who doesn't stop staring at you? Can't stand the cocky juicers who have no gym etiquette what so ever? Girl, we know exactly how you feel...

The folks over in Italy decided to join the dialogue on violence against women with an interesting new viral video. They stop young boys ages 6-10 on the street and introduce...

We might not care to admit it but there's a secret party pooper in all of us. Going out and getting messed up until 3 in the morning always seems like the best idea and then the...

Wanna know how to live a happy care-free life? It's simple. There are no rules. Stop giving yourself grief about the little things and start appreciating what you have. Life can...

There’s a reason why ‘me’ time feels so damn good and that’s because we just don’t do it regularly enough but it's time to kick that habit to the curb. It might be trite, it might...

'Tis the season...to hold back my tears and not surrender to the cold weather blues. I started university in 2007 knowing that I was prone to depression, but I also understood...

While most of the world is gossiping about whether or not Suki Waterhouse will model in the Victoria's Secret annual fashion show, they might be missing something a lot more jarring...

Always find yourself running dry just a week after payday? Splurge days, impulse buys and zero management over your funds - sounds all too familiar, right? Don't fret, transforming...

Even if you've never watched The Good Wife or heard of US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand or Julianna Margulies, their candid and brutally honest conversation about women's issues...