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This one weird pregnancy symptom has blown my mind

When you find out your pregnant there's lots of things you brace for, like nausea, back pain and oddball cravings, but one pregnancy symptom that literally no-one gives...

11 foods that probably aren’t as high in fibre as you think

Dipping a cucumber slice or stick in a bowl of ranch dressing at a cookout? Consider swapping the ranch for a higher-fibre condiment like hummus (which owes its...

Here are the surprising signs that you might be over-exercising

Exercise is good, right? Moving our bodies can be transformative for our mental health and physical wellbeing. But, according to Google trend data, the search term, “am I...

I tried the LELO DOT Vibrator, and it lived up to the hype

A current trend in sex tech? The bigger, the better. Take the wide mouths on new-release clit suckers as proof, designed to stimulate more of your erogenous zone...

7 easy ways to lower cortisol

In other words, cortisol, at the right levels, is a key part of our overall health. When we are in “fight or flight mode” — which can happen...

Genius beauty hacks for when you haven’t had enough sleep

The concept of beauty sleep is age old. Good rest means we're more likely to wake up bright-eyed and with fresh skin… right? Our body is kind of magical...

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Half of the Fashion’s Digest office is obsessed with these Spanish shoes

Get one compliment on your outfit and your day feels instantly brighter. Get five, and you’ll suddenly adopt the confident stroll of Naomi...

Zara taps Twiggy, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and 46 more supermodels for a big 50th birthday celebration

A bottle of champagne (if we’re lucky) and dinner at our favourite restaurant is how many of us celebrate a big birthday, but...

How to get your skin ‘wedding ready’

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...

Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing *this* animal print on your nails this summer

While natural nails have been all the rage of late, like the soap, naked, and bubble manicures, I've always been partial to something...

Bored of drab exercise gear? Behold, our Editors’ 6 favourite Reformer Pilates sets for a chic sweat session

Search for the best Reformer Pilates sets is up 250%, and it's no surprise given how popular the low impact exercise has become...