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I've recently started taking the pill again after a while of not taking anything. I had a spell on Cerazette which really doesn't agree with me and previous to that I was on Cilest. It was around 6/7...

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...

I suddenly got loads of ulcers in my mouth this week (often seems to happen when I'm stressed out). Then on Thursday I woke up with a half closed eye and I've been told I have an eye infection. Then...

Mr Erin has mentioned a few times how attractive he thinks Jaime Lannister is and l am not seeing it. Don't get me wrong he is far from a minger but l would not describe him as a very attractive man...

Are there pros/cons to either of these? I want to have my nails done and the salon offers both (for the same price) but don't really know which is best. Also do your nails have to be quite long to get...

Do any of you have paternal and maternal half siblings? Do you feel the same love for them both? Are your relationships closer to the ones on the side of the parent you are closer to?

Hi everyone I have had lots of different hair colours over the years but currently the dye has grown out and my hair is back to it's natural colour. The first time i dyed my hair I went blonde and...

Just wondered how long it took to arrive… waiting to receive Sergei I got a postcard from him saying he was in Amsterdam but had an accident falling off his bike and trapped his fur and fell in the...

Hi! For the past 3 weeks, nearly every day I have been getting a headache and its also been making me feel sick. I never am sick tho! Its the feeling of nausea I dont like. I take headache tablets but...

Well, I have it. I haven't had it since I was last told not to take NSAIDs. Paracetamol isn't working (generally doesn't for me unless I have a stress headache). It's set off my general pain pretty...

Welcome to the Otter Weight Loss Support Thread! The aim for the thread is to have somewhere to come for advice, inspiration or just general support for all diet and fitness related stuff. No pressure...

Hi all I've been suffering from hiccups for the last three hours. Nothing will cure these blinking things. I've tried holding my breath. Drinking upside down. Holding my tongue. Any other...

We are set to move into our bungalow in a couple of weeks, but one thing that still bugs me is that when you walk in the door it smells fusty and a bit like smelly dog. There are no damp issues, it...

Sorry for the boring and slightly stupid post but how do you tell a cold and hay fever apart and can you suddenly get hay fever if you've never suffered before? I had a cold last week (pretty sure it...

We are going to the Hand and Flowers for dinner on Friday so I Googled today to see if they had a dress code....a bit late I know. On the first page is your post from a couple of years ago asking the...

Has anyone any experience with an acne gell called Duac? For the past few months I have been suffering really badly with my skin on my face, all mainly on one side as well. Anyway I've finally been to...

H and I have decided to tie together seeing his dad in Warsaw and going on a mini break holiday. We would fly to Warsaw, have a few days of rest since flying will knock me for six, then drive in H's...

Someone was telling me about some kind of spray on thing that you put on your legs if (like me) you have legs so white they have a tinge of blue to them - but hate fake tan or wearing tights (not a...

Hi Everyone, I am currently studying a BA degree in Event Management at University of Gloucestershire. My dissertation topic is 'A study on the progression of weddings: How has modern culture changed...

My H and I eat far too much meat and dairy. Last weekend H came up with the idea that we should try a vegan diet for a week for a bit of a challenge and to try some foods and recipes we perhaps...

Hi all! Just wondering if any of you had heard of/used these? I'm trying to grow out my bob length hair and would like to use these as a way of giving me some length. Any advice welcome

Not sure if anyone remembers my post from 3 weeks ago, about going to the doctors and being an unhealthy weight etc?? Well being as stubborn as I am it spurred me on to do something about it, so I...

OH and I are watching a cooking programme and discussing the weirdest food we've ever eaten. The weirdest thing I've ever eaten are oysters or frogs legs but I'm not even sure they're classed as...

Is anyone else watching My Mad Fat Diary? Watching it sat on the sofa drinking wine and eating Lindt chocolate balls. Glad l cancelled my wedding dress fitting for tomorrow!

I recently did a post on Liz Earle Hot Polish Cleanser. I've only given it a week, and I like to believe that it's getting better. But after going to a dermatologist today, she said I have mild Acne...

My whites are mingy and grey. I always separate loads, but they just don't stay nice for long. I've tried oxy white stuff in with my washing powder but it's made no difference. Any other tips? I...

After nearly loosing all hope with my skin, I bought Liz Earle Hot Polish Cleanser on a whim. I've heard great things, and the product itself is quite lovely. I've basically been having red bumps and...

Our lovely Twiga is once again in hospital, surrounded by (I quote) 'relentless-asos-shopping-fools' (Best Insult Ever). Hopefully, she will be back on her feet again soon, so let's put a smile on her...

Hi I don't know if anyone will actually have any words of wisdom for me but I'm desperate for some advice/comfort. I went to my first dress fitting today - it took me 4 months so find this dress (13...