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Zaggora Capri flares: weight loss reviews

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Zaggora Capri Flares claim to help you reduce visible cellulite and lose two dress sizes in two weeks by wearing them when you exercise, around the house and even when you sleep. They claim to target your knees, thighs and bottom – helping you to lose weight four times faster, using specially designed Celu-Lite technology. Several of our community leaders put these claims to the test.

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:41:00 +0100

Family review of Paultons Park, Peppa Pig World and the new MAGMA ride.

A weekend in Penzance

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:59:00 +0100

Review of a weekend break in Penzance, Cornwall. If your geography is a little foggy, there’s an easy way to describe where Penzance is... right at the lowest tip of the country. It’s just tucked behind the little pinky toe at the end of the South West’s foot, and is surrounded by shimmering dark blue seas.

5 of the coolest cross stitchers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:05:00 +0000

Cross stitch is colourful, portable, inexpensive, and it takes 30 seconds to learn the basics. Meet five of the designers and stitchers showing us how cross stitch can also be as sweet or subversive as you like

The Dream Interpretation Quiz

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:20:00 +0000

Do you have recurring dreams that you're running down the street naked? Do you ever wake up feeling confused about what thoughts were running through your head during the night? If you're curious about what your subconscious mind is trying to tell you, this quiz will reveal some of the issues that may be secretly stressing you out...

Capturing the elusive female orgasm

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:40:00 +0000

Orgasms, eh! Some women have ‘em, some have about 18 different types, and others have none at all. Some believe them to be mythical, others believe they’re as common as sneezing. Some people probably mix them up with sneezing.

Dispatches from the eye of the storm

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Last week, the mayhem of the London riots engulfed the East London borough in which community leader Krazie from our Talking About Relationships board lives. Here, she shares her story...

Exclusive - SpongeBob Squarepants: Clash of the Bottom

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:01:00 +0100

spongebob, squarepants, nickelodeon, cartoons, kids, children, family

Should I stay with a man who disappears for days?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Dr Pam gives advice to a reader who doesn't know if she should stay with the man she's seeing despite the fact that often he disappears for days.

10 simple ways to save water

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0100

Water brings life, health and vitality to every aspect of our day-to-day lives, so treat this precious but taken-for-granted resource with respect and make the most of every drop. Here are 10 tips for cutting your water use at home without sacrificing your quality of life.

Get a cracking bikini body with squats and deadlifts

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0100

Matt shows two new exercises using kettlebells - the squat to press and the deadlift to upright row.

Sunday roast in Clifton

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Liz takes a day off from the Legally Blonde tour and has a delicious Sunday roast dinner and pub driks with her co-stars.

Time stands still for no man

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Kath's son is almost five months old and she starts thinking of weaning in preparation for her forthcoming work trip.

Burn calories with kettlebell circuits

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Matt shows a circuit, burning fat quickly and efficiently, based on the kettlebell exercises he's been showing for the past two weeks.

Dinner date with Mr Bean

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:45:00 +0100

Jacqui accepts an invitation for dinner from David, who she refers to as Mr Bean, but as the date goes better than expected, Jacqui gets an unexpected text from Daniel.

My friend's husband is treating me bizarrely

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:08:00 +0100

Dr. Pam gives advice to a reader who is confused by the behaviour of her friend's husband, who either gives her the cold shoulder too often or flirts with her.

What is your guy's sex style?

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:45:00 +0100

All men love sex but not all of them like the same things between the sheets. Understanding his 'sex style' is key to taking your sexual experiences from nice to mind blowing! Tammy Nelson, psychotherapist and author of Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together shares some of the most common types, while Los Angeles-based sex therapist Christine Milrod advises on how to please each one.

I can't move on from my ex!

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Dan Roberts gives advice to a reader who can't move on from her cheating ex-boyfriend.

10 most endangered locations

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0100

Wanderlust magazine’s annual Endangered Destinations List which has just been announced. The list highlights worldwide destinations in need of greater care, and explains steps, where possible, where Brits can help. Here are the 10 most endangered destinations:

Jo Whiley talks children, pregnancies...and music!

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100

Jo Whiley talks juggling looking after four children and having a successful career.

When it's all over

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0100

After finding out the truth about Daniel, Jacqui is coming to terms with the end of their relationship but struggles to move on or fancy the rich guy from the gym who is flirting with her.

Top 10 chill-out destinations

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Forget hot city sightseeing, queuing for museums, and Everest Base camp before breakfast and enjoy a good old-fashioned relaxation on a chilled out holiday. It’s all about taking in the view rather than climbing a mountain, lying back with a good book over dashing around art galleries, and time by the pool instead of hours spent on guided tours.

How well do you know Harry Potter and its stars?

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:35:00 +0100

With the final Harry Potter film having just hit the cinema screens, it's time to test your knowledge of the cinematic saga, on-screen and off with this fun picture quiz!

Tone the legs and bum with kettlebell lunges

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:17:00 +0100

Matt Whitmore continues the kettlebell series and shows two new exercises for toning the legs and the bum: the goblet squat and the alternating lunge.

Escape interest on your credit card debt!

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Clare Francis talks about Barclaycard's new Platinum Balance Transfer card which has a 24-month 0% period.

My boyfriend is far too cosy with his ex

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Dr. Pam gives advice to a reader who is jealous of her boyfriend being too close to his ex fiancée.

On the road: a trip around America and Canada

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0100

Charlotte Ward and a girl pal fare on their own epic road trip through the US and Canada.

How can I beat bulimia?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Roberts gives advice to a reader who has been suffering from bulimia for many years and is now desperate to beat the illness but doesn't know how.

The Seventh Deadly Sin?

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:45:00 +0100

Katy and her family celebrate her daughter's fifth birthday, she secretly attends a Take That concert and discusses that controversial Beckham baby name.

Have I missed something?

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Jacqui finds out that Daniel, the man she is seeing, has been lying to her all along and he is in fact living with his mother and caring for her.

13 tips to make him better in bed

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Are there things you wish your man was doing differently or better in bed? There's nothing wrong with that as long as you know the best ways to let him know what you like and where exactly without damaging his ego. Here's how to make sex exciting again and spice things up!

A-list reality stars

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0100

It all started with Big Brother and its magical power to turn ordinary people into Z-list celebs. These days, however, there are reality stars who are more famous than some Hollywood ones. Fame and fortune have never been so accessible and these reality celebrities show us why!

Are your energy bills about to soar?

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:12:00 +0100

Clare talks about British Gas' announcement that it is increasing its prices and gives advice on how to make sure that your household won't be affected by the rise.

76 parenting boredom busters

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:02:00 +0100

Having a baby is a magical experience but even the most natural mum find herself suffering cabin fever from time to time. Here’s a rundown of easy and low-cost ways to keep your baby, toddler and pre-schooler happy when boredom strikes.

12 ways to boost your sex drive

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:24:00 +0100

Here are our top tips on how to get your motor running......

Are you boring in bed?

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:32:00 +0100

Would your bedroom moves make Sex in the City's Samantha Jones blush or would trainspotting be more exciting? Dare to take this quiz and find out how hot (or not) you are…...

10 steps to energy efficiency

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:10:00 +0100

We’re all looking at ways of reducing our fuel bills – and the knock-on effect is that we can reduce carbon emissions considerably, too. Here are 10 steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient.

23 embarrassing sex questions answered

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Got a 'personal' question relating to matters 'downstairs'? From suspicious odours to sex injuries, we examine some of the more embarrassing queries you may not feel like sharing over ...

What's your dating style?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Every date is different, and every dater is different. Some like to date several men for weeks on end before settling on the one she wants; some fall in love with a man the moment he sets eyes on her....

Birth: the good, the bad and the ugly

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Want to know what it's really like for other women? Our message board community share their experiences of having babies... in the hospital, in the water, at home and even in a car.

Shhh! Secret sex confessions of the community

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Our Confession Corner is a special place where community members can share their guilty secrets and off-load them forever. These snippets are just a flavour of the wicked whispers so why not stop by and shake the skeletons out of your own closet?

"I sound like a deranged psycho..."

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

That evening I sit quietly in James flat whilst he rubs my feet and watches a documentary on the hotel industry. James tries to talk to me but I give him one-word answers and eventually he gives up, p...

"It's the subject line that gets my attention..."

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’m busy clicking my way through hotmail and trying to guess his email when suddenly out of nowhere a tiny ‘ping' sounds and a little box pops up alerting me to the fact that James has...

"I could 'accidentally' log onto his email..."

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I know I shouldn’t be skiving off work but the thought of a day lying in James’s bed and making that posh coffee he has tempts me and I call in sick before I know it. I haven’t taken...

Lady Muck reveals the light of her life

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When you’re as busy as I am you barely have time to relax and while I’d never decline the opportunity to engage in a spa treatment or two, I’m not one for long hot baths beside flick...

Endometriosis - the partner's perspective

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

More often than not, trying to conceive is focussed very heavily on the woman. After all, it is her cycle that needs to be monitored for signs of ovulation, and it is her body's hormonal interactions that will determine whether a fertilised egg is able to implant or not.

What's your parenting style?

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

By analysing how you deal with issues, we can ascertain what your parenting style is - and how effective it will be. Take this quiz to assess your parenting technique....

Wonder creams

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The best all round creams for face, body and eyes

What's your fragrance personality?

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Our beauty preferences can speak volumes about us, but possibly none is more telling than fragrance - after all, a scent is actually taken in by its audience. Take our quiz to find out what your fragr...

4D scans and meeting Theo

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Where has the time gone? Week 30 has arrived. I look back and think it has gone really fast but then think back to the day in June when I had the joy of finding out I was pregnant and it has gone slowly!

Wills in mohawk shocker!

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Only kidding. This clever photoshopped job is to pay homage to the imminent release of the A-Team on Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD, out on 29 November from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. See what other unlikely celebs are sporting the trendy mohawk...

Lady Muck has new nails for Christmas

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

False nails have always made me cringe. Far from classy, they take me back to the days of Dallas and conjure up images of girls loaded with fake tan wearing false lashes and anything else they can fin...

How hot is your sex life?

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Take this between the sheets test to find out how you score in the bedroom and learn how to turn up the heat on your sex life....

Board Lingo Explained

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Message Boards lingo explained

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Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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The Love Test

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100

by Susan Quilliam We hear so much about love that it's tempting to assume that everyone finds it effortless. Not so. Loving is the hardest challenge we face and a skill we have to learn. Does lov...

Seven deadly sins