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My Hopes & Fears About Becoming A Mother After Being A Sex Worker
“Wait until you’re a mother, you’ll see.”When I hear my mum say this, during one of our biweekly phone conversations, I hear regret. Immediately, I rush to make her feel better. “Oh, you didn’t do that...
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British Woman Detained After Reading Book About Syria
A British Muslim woman was detained and questioned by police after she was reported for “suspicious behaviour” while reading a book about Syrian culture on a flight.A Thomson Airways crew member...
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One Surprising Health Benefit Of Being On The Pill
Photographed by Jessica Nash.Aside from the obvious effect, the birth-control pill can do all sorts of amazing things, including help prevent some forms of cancer. Now, a new study suggests that taking...
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A Brief History Of May-December Romances On The Silver Screen
Even if you're not familiar with the phrase "May-December romance," you've definitely seen one out in the wild — and without a doubt on the silver screen. When you notice that one member of a couple is...
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What Trump's Really Saying About Muslim Women
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder and editor-in-chief of Muslim Girl, where a version of this story first appeared. The views expressed here are her own.Donald Trump doesn’t give a damn about Muslim...
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President Obama Writes Essay On Why Men Need To Be Feminists
You probably didn’t need to guess that President Obama is a feminist. He’s never been shy about his love for his daughters, respect for his wife, or belief that women’s rights are human rights. Though...
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Inside My Makeup Bag: Lisa Eldridge
Whether it's from her easy-to-follow, engaging beauty tutorials on YouTube, her work with Chanel, Boots No 7 and Lancôme, her debut book Face Paint: The Story of Makeup, or from the countless celebrity...
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Brazil's Plastic Surgery Culture In 8 Photos
Photographed by Luisa Dorr/VII Mentor Program.Rio de Janeiro is not for the faint of heart. In a city with some of the world’s most famous beaches (think Ipanema and Copacabana), summer is year-round,...
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My First Time At A Nudist Resort
My boyfriend Steve and I stood, naked, hands on our hips and stared hopelessly at our hire car, its back wheels buried into about a foot-and-a-half of sand. No amount of angry revving or sweary...
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Black Lives Matter Protestors Take UK Cities
The UK arm of the Black Lives Matter movement is holding coordinated rallies in London, Birmingham and Nottingham today.This morning, a group of protestors in London lay down in the road on the...
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Snapchat Rolls Out Frank Ocean Filters, But Where's The Album?
Snapchat has unveiled two Frank Ocean filters in advance of the reclusive R&B star's new album, Boys Don't Cry, which is due to drop today.The album still hadn't been released at midday (UK time)...
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Man Stabbed At London Shopping Centre
A man was stabbed by two attackers at Westfield shopping centre in White City, London, according to reports.The incident happened at midday, and two men were seen running from the scene while shouting...
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Photographs Of Real Women's Legs In New York
What can you tell about someone from a pair of legs? Well, it turns out, a fair bit. A photo editor for The New York Times Magazine, Stacey Baker has spent the last three years roaming the streets of...
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Watch The R29 Premiere of Hayley Kiyoko's Inspiring New Video
Photo: Asher Moss.Indie artist Hayley Kiyoko made major waves on the music scene last year with the video for her single "Girls Like Girls." The stirring clip featured two teens struggling to accept...
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Orgasm Tips To Add To Your Sex Life Now
Photographed By Natalia Mantini.Here at Refinery29, we don't believe that any approach to sex is one-size-fits-all. Different techniques work for different people (with different partners, and at...
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20 Ways To Take Your Fashion Instagrams To The Next Level
These days, everyone's a photographer. Especially in the world of fashion, Instagram is the place to show off your skills. The only problem? Everyone is so accustomed to seeing the same mirror selfies,...
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9 Seriously Good Beaches To Visit In The UK
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. Us Brits, we really do. But why are we jetting off elsewhere when we’ve got perfectly good — scrap that — seriously beautiful beaches right here? Hello, we’re...
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Films To Inspire Your Summer Style:Vicky Cristina Barcelona
As part of our summer style series, where we get inspired by stars from the silver screen, we'll be looking back over some of our favourite movies and their heroines, in search of timeless holiday...
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Gisele Sets A Record, Steals The Show At The Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Olympics haven't exactly enjoyed an auspicious start. People have arrived in Rio to find the village unfinished, the crime rate astronomical, and the water unsafe to swim in. Of course, Rio isn’t...
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10 Facebook Posts That Really Wind Everyone Up
For the most part, Facebook is a wonderful place where you can connect with old friends, share interesting articles, and stalk your crush. Sure, some of us spend a little too much time on Facebook, but...
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