5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on The real reason you’re having terrible sex – and how to revolutionise your love life from TONIGHT
IF you’re not feeling fulfilled in your sexual encounters, a simple step can help.
A sex expert has revealed the best way to elevate your time in bed, and it’s a universal solution.
A sex expert has shared her top tips for elevating your experience in bed (stock image)GettyFounder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn shared her top tips for elevating your sexual experiencesInstagram/beginagain
And her tips don’t involve studying the Kama Sutra or role-playing to spice things up.
Instead, she recommends viewing sex for what it is, a real life experience and not a performance.
Cindy explained that she has set out to create a “social revolution around sex”.
“If porn is the performative Hollywood blockbuster movie, we are the badly needed documentary,” she said as she described her company.
The entrepreneur said that her site helps to provide a “unique window into how we all make love in the real world”.
It does this by featuring real people having real encounters and not putting on a show.
Designed to create an open dialogue and comfortable approach to intimacy, MakeLoveNotPorn even has parents buying their teens subscriptions to “see what real relationships look like” in the bedroom.
This allows them to develop an understanding of what sex should actually be like.
And it is this identifying of core values that Cindy says is essential to good sex.
“Everything in life starts with you and your values,” she told podcast listeners.
She pointed out that we are taught about what our values should be in most areas of life but never sexually.
“No body ever brings us up to behave well in bed,” Cindy said before outlining the core life values which should also be prioritised during intimacy.
She encouraged listeners to practice empathy, sensitivity, generosity, kindness, honesty, trust, and respect during sex.
“We should make it as easy to talk openly and honestly about ourselves sexually as we do with other things we’re into or not into,” she explained.
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Giving the example of trying new cuisines and sharing our thoughts, Cindy pointed out this approach should be taken to sex too.
She described society’s “outdated” views on sex as the “universal error of human experience we’re all most involved with and most engaged with, we’re most fascinated by and the most f**ked up about.”
According to Cindy, the stigma surrounding sex “means you may never find out what your really enjoy”.
“Everyone should feel free to explore as they wish,” the sex positive pro said.
She explained how her site’s mission is to make people “more connected and more in love than ever before”.
“I’ve had great sex that’s a transcendental experience and I want everybody to have that experience and not everyone does,” Cindy said.
She added that taking steps to talk openly about everything from masturbation to the language we use around sex can help with this.
Cindy spoke with Davina McCall about the best ways to elevate your experiences in bedInstagram/beginagain
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on My brave lad left uni to fight to his death in Ukraine – ghouls tell me ‘he got what he deserved’ but he was a true hero
EVERY time Brit Sam Newey went on a mission with his Ukrainian comrades to fight Russian oppression, he would call his mum to tell her how much he loved her.
Then one day the phone calls stopped.
Sam (front) died after taking a direct hit from enemy forcessuppliedSam (right) with brother Daniel, who also went to Ukraine to fightNigel Iskander
Sam, 22, took a direct mortar shell hit after his unit stormed a trench and saved 12 prisoners close to the frontline city of Kharkiv.
Sam’s heroics in September 2023 won him two medals of honour in Ukraine.
Today, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, his mum Vikki Downes tells how two of her four sons went to war in Ukraine but only one came back.
Sam’s big brother Daniel, 32, also fought on the frontline in Ukraine – sometimes shoulder to shoulder with his sibling – and once fought against ISIS in Syria.
Vikki said: “Daniel took Sam’s death really hard. He was back in Britain for a bit of respite when he got the call to say his brother had been killed.
“Daniel was living with me at the time and I got a call from him out of the blue, asking me to get home as fast as I could.
“When I got home he was standing in the hall and just started saying, ‘I’m sorry mum, I’m sorry, Sam is dead’.
“When I think about that moment all the feelings come back up but I’m incredibly proud of Sam – of both my boys.”
Community nurse Vikki says her boys have faced criticism for fighting in the war-torn region with someone once cruelly telling her: “Sam got what he deserved.”
She said: “I’ve had people tell me that Sam was an idiot and he got what he deserved because he should have never been in Ukraine, that it was his own fault.
“My reply is always, ‘Okay, that’s your opinion but you’re only allowed to voice your opinion because of the values Sam – and Daniel – were fighting for, freedom and democracy.’”
Vikki said she was left in tears by US President Donald Trump’s roasting of Ukraine’s President in a live TV interview last week.
Trump ordered Volodymyr Zelensky out of the Oval Office after a fiery public exchange over a minerals deal that would have ensured American presence in the region. He then paused the delivery of weapons to the country.
In defiance of Trump, world leaders voiced their support for Ukraine’s leader and Europe rallied with renewed commitment to the conflict.
Defiant hero
Nigel IskanderMum Vikki says her son’s have been heavily criticised for defending Ukraine[/caption]
Vikki says it’s right that Europe now steps up its efforts to help the war-torn nation as Prime Minister Keir Starmer increases defence spending and commits to potentially putting UK boots on the ground.
Vikki, 51, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, said: “Initially watching the way Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance bully President Zelensky, I just filled up with tears.
“It was abhorrent the way they goaded and gaslighted a man whose country is on its knees and its army is the only thing that stands between Russia and the rest of Europe.
“Now I’ve had some time to digest what happened, that interview highlighted to the rest of Europe how serious the situation is and how we need to be doing more.”
Secret mission
Vikki’s son Sam was studying psychology at Birmingham University when Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago – travelling to the war zone without telling a soul.
He had previously worked as a butcher after leaving school and in 2017 won an apprenticeship of the year award, which was presented to him by Princess Anne.
Vikki said: “Sam was very much his own person. From early on he was quite a defiant, opinionated human being who just wanted to help others.
Sam died a hero – his comrades carried his body
Mum Vikki Downes
“While at university, Sam decided he was going to Africa to do some aid work and had completed all the paperwork. He was due to go two weeks later when the war broke out in Ukraine.
“He didn’t tell anyone he was going – he just went and then let us know when he was there.”
Sam initially joined a Canadian aid organisation which delivered food, clothing and medicine to Ukrainians before eventually joining a crack volunteer unit called the Dark Angels, set up by ex Brit paratrooper Daniel Burke.
After serving with Burke’s brigade, Sam joined the Ukraine military intelligence unit and worked with drones before joining soldiers on the frontline where he was killed during a daring raid near Bakhmut in the Oblast region in September 2023.
His unit stormed a Russian-held trench, gaining back land and saving five Ukrainians being held hostage.
He was posthumously awarded a commendation for courage and the order of courage from President Zelensky.
Vikki takes comfort in the fact Sam’s comrades carried his bloodied body five kilometers back to base camp.
Prisoner rescue
Nigel IskanderDaniel Newey fought in Ukraine after battling ISIS[/caption]
Sam with a Ukranian comradeSupplied
She said: “I got the report from Ukraine into Sam’s death and, as difficult as reading it was, he wouldn’t have felt anything and his death would have been instantaneous.
“The injuries he sustained weren’t survivable. The most touching thing for me, as a mother, is not only that Sam died a hero, helping rescue 12 prisoners, but his unit carried him back to his base. They didn’t leave him behind.”
Sam’s brother Daniel followed his little brother out to Ukraine “because he felt he needed to look after him” says Vikki.
It wasn’t the first time Daniel, an ex Para, had gone into combat in another country.
He joined British-backed Kurdish fighters against ISIS between late 2017 and 2018.
Timeline to terror
The Ukraine war has its roots in the country's will to break away from Russia
Here’s how the seeds of conflict were sown years before Putin’s invasion.
1991: Ukraine declares independence from Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union..
2004: Pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovich is declared president but there’s a run-run of the elections following protests. Pro-Western Prime Minister Viktor Yuschchenko is installed.
2008: NATO promises Ukraine it will one day join the alliance.
2013: Yanukovich’s government suspends trade talks with the EU and turns back towards Moscow, triggering months of mass rallies in Kyiv.
February 2014: Parliament votes to remove Yanukovich after bloodshed protests.
Within days, armed men seize parliament in the Ukrainian region of Crimea and raise the Russian flag. Moscow later annexes the territory. Days later, Moscow annexes Crimea.
April 2014: Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern region of Donbas declare independence. Some 15,000 people have been killed since 2014 in fighting between the separatists and the Ukrainian army, according to the Kyiv government.
2017: Ukraine grows closer to the EU and free trading begins – as well as visa-free travel to Britain.
2019: Former comic Volodymyr Zelensky is elected president of Ukraine.
2021: Zelensky asks ex US President Joe Biden if Ukraine and can join NATO.
Spring 2021: Russia begins massing troops near Ukraine’s borders with more than 100,000 men.
December 2021: Russia demands Europe bars Ukraine from joining NATO amid security fears for the country.
Feb. 22: Western allies sanction Russian parliament members, banks and other assets. Germany halts the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
Feb. 23: Russian-backed separatist leaders ask Russia for help repelling aggression from the Ukrainian army.
Feb. 24: Putin authorizes “special military operations” in Ukraine. Russian forces begin missile and artillery attacks, striking major Ukrainian cities including Kiev.
Daniel originally fought Isis with the People’s Protection Units (YPG) which the UK’s ally Turkey regarded as a terrorist organisation.
As a result Daniel was charged with terrorism charges in 2020 and brother Sam and dad Paul were charged with assisting him by sending him cash.
Charges against all three were later dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service amid allegations the Government took action against the men after caving in to diplomatic pressure from Turkey.
Daniel later said he joined the battle against ISIS after watching the hurt caused by the Manchester arena bombing in which killed 22 mostly young people, who were enjoying a night out at an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017.
He said: “Being labelled a terrorist made me feel sick to my stomach and it made me feel very disappointed in my country.”
Vikki, pictured with mum Stella, made an emotional trip to the BalkansSuppliedSuppliedSam with mum Vikki as a child[/caption]
In April last year, Vikki made an emotional pilgrimage to Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine to meet some of Sam’s friends.
She said: “I heard so many stories about Sam and saw how much they loved and missed him.
“When I got there everything made sense. I got why Sam wanted to fight for this country.
“Kharkiv has patriot missiles to protect the city and there were so many people in military uniform.
“People try their best to get on with normal life but there are signs of war everywhere, destroyed buildings and missiles flying.
“As a parent I’ve raised my boys to stand up for others and to stand by their convictions.
“I miss Sam every day. It’s like there’s a big hole inside me but I am exceptionally proud of him and Daniel.
“The more I spoke to people in Ukraine the more I realised that I was the mother of an exceptionally brave man.”
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Paul Danan cause of death revealed after ex-Hollyoaks star found dead at home with cocktail of drugs in system
TRAGIC Paul Danan’s cause of death has been revealed after he was found dead at home, an inquest heard today.
The former Hollyoaks star, 46, was discovered unresponsive at the property in Bristol on January 15.
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The former Love Island star’s inquest opened todayRex Features
An inquest heard how Paul’s primary cause of death was a “combined toxicity” of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine.
The court heard he was identified by his girlfriend Melissa Crooks after being declared dead at the scene.
Coroner Marie Voisin adjourned the full inquest until May 28 pending reports.
Avon and SomersetPolice previously confirmed they were called to the home in the Brislington area at around 5.20pm.
Tragically, Paul could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Officers confirmed they were not treating the reality star’s death as suspicious.
Paul rose to fame in 1997 playing badboy Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks for four years.
He was also a contestant on CelebrityLove Island in 2005 and 2006.
Paul appeared in the 2006ITV2reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan, which saw the actor, formerWestlifebodyguard Fran Cosgrave andGeorge Best‘s sonCalum Besttravel across the US.
In 2017, he took part in Celebrity Big Brother, which he said hoped would give him a “second chance” at his career.
Other appearances included Celebrity Coach Trip, and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show.
Away from the screen, Paul battled demons including substance abuse, which he discussed on TheJeremy KyleShow in 2019.
Paul, dad to nine-year-old DeNiro, had been due to appear in court to face drug charges the day after he was found dead.
He was charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis, along with driving under the influence of drugs last October.
The star also opened up about his health issues to The Sun last year – revealing that he suffered respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes.
He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia.
Afterwards, Paul said: “I was dead — it’s a miracle I’m here. I’m so lucky.”
Inside Paul Danan’s tragic battle to beat vape ‘obsession’ & drug demons
PAUL Danan struggled with his health for years prior to his death aged 46.
In June last year, he also told of how he had to be brought back to life after suffering respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes.
Paul took up the habit after years of smoking, before collapsing and being given CPR as he was rushed to hospital.
He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia.
During an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, Paul told of how he had sought therapy over his health struggles as he continually relapsed.
Speaking at the time, he said: “I’ve had 17 stints in rehab. They do work. They’re amazing.
“They’ve saved my life many times but it’s maintenance and it’s about sustaining that recovery and not putting anything before that recovery – even my little boy, who I love to death.”
In August 2017, Paul told of how he died and was brought back to life after snorting heroin.
He would have lost his life had his mum not heard him gasping for breath in his bedroom and called for an ambulance.
Paul said: “My mum found me in my bed and I was making these weird noises and choking on my last breath.
“The ambulance was down the road thankfully, but by the time they arrived I was dead and they brought me back to life.”
He revealed how his battles stemmed from a motorbike accident in 2010 that saw him develop an addiction to painkillers.
Paul had been in and out of rehab as early as 2006 and 2007, but said the accident caused him to spiral.
Following appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Coach Trip, Paul then opened up on how he shouldn’t have been allowed to take part in reality TV shows.
After being shown a clip of himself drunkenly fighting with Calum Best during the one-off series Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan, he said: “I should never have done any of those shows really because I wasn’t well. I’m not well.”
Tributes flooded in for the “exceptional talent” following the tragedy.
Calum Best, the son of footballer George, described him as one of the “funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I’ve known”.
In an Instagram post, he said: “Paul was truly a creative genius too having all of us laughing our a**es off at his insta profile he made to rinse a certain era of celeb culture we lived.
“Life wasn’t always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us.
“We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.”
TV presenter Vanessa Feltz also paid tribute to her “fantastically gifted” friend.
She said: “He was a friend of mine and he was the most delightful person.
“You know, when someone comes in and you just know that the whole evening’s going to be fabulous because he’s going to be funny and he’s going to be lively.
“He’s going to be, you know, telling you stories he shouldn’t have told you and telling you not to tell anyone and you immediately tell everyone.
“You know, he was funny and lively and lovely and warm and a fantastically gifted actor.”
While Bafta-winning actor writer, director, and producer Adam Deacon said Paul was a “genuinely kind and compassionate person”.
Paul was laid to rest in an emotional funeral on January 21 attended by Boyzone‘s Shane Lynch and his Hollyoaks co-stars.
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5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Lottie Moss reveals ‘new face’ in emotional TikTok video after having filler dissolved – and face tattoo removed
LOTTIE Moss has dissolved her facial fillers and is embracing her natural appearance.
The 27-year-old model wiped away a tear as she opened up in an emotional video on TikTok explaining her decision.
Lottie Moss has revealed her new face after dissolving her fillers and says she feels so much happierInstagram/lottiemossxoLottie got the face inking while drunk in Bali[/caption]
instagramThe star has a number of tattoos[/caption]
She said she reversed all the cosmetic procedures she had done on her face when she was younger, saying it has helped her feel like herself again.
The model got the word ‘Lover’ inked just under her eye while on holiday in Bali in December 2022 but Lottie had it erased last year.
In a warning to fans, she joked at the time: “Don’t drink alcohol kids!”
Speaking in her latest video, the Bear Hunt contestant said: “I haven’t really spoken for a minute online, and I thought I would.”
She pointed out a bruise on her lip from filler removal, and said: “I dissolved everything in my face that I had before — I used to have jaw filler, which looked awful, and I used to have lip filler, but it’s all gone now, and I look like me again.”
Lottie said getting fillers at a young age affected her, and she wishes she had allowed herself to develop naturally.
She said she feels happier focusing on her health, practicing hot yoga, the gym and embracing her natural hair.
She went on: “I wish that I had at a really young age let my face turn into me because I was so young when I got filler — my face still had a puppy face, and it wasn’t really my face yet.”
Alongside her physical changes, Lottie said she was proud of herself for making healthier lifestyle choices, reducing her nights out, and focusing on fitness and well-being.
She added: “I’m still drinking, but I’m being better with my choices.
“It’s a Friday night, and I’m in, and I feel very proud of myself.
“I know that’s not a lot for most people, but with my journey, I couldn’t even imagine being in on a Friday night a few months ago.”
The model, who is the half sister of catwalk superstar Kate Moss, also opened up about feelings of rejection in her personal and family life, which led her to a difficult mental space.
The star added: “I was in a very dark place a few years ago, facing a lot of rejection, personal and family relationships, and it got to me,.
“But now I feel like I’ve finally put a lot of that to bed and kind of worked through all of it.”
She credited motivational speaker Jay Shetty for helping her stay positive and shared a message of hope for others who may be struggling.
She added: “For anyone who feels like they’re in a rut right now… just stick with it, please, because it gets so much better
“I just feel like a very happy version of myself.”
Instagram/lottiemossxoShe tried to get the tattoo removed in 2024 but it was still visible[/caption]
Lottie Moss wiped away a tear while revealing the changes she has made to her appearance
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on A 90p food gardeners swear by to ‘nourish & restore’ your plants for spring & it’s probably already in your cupboard
GARDENING experts have revealed the kitchen staple that can transform your flowerbeds this spring.
The green-fingered pros explained that a budget item in your cupboard can help to “nourish and restore” your plants.
GettyGardening experts shared the kitchen staple you can use to nourish your flowerbeds (stock image)[/caption]
She discussed how a breakfast favourite can add vital nutrients to the soil in your garden.
The expert revealed that oatmeal is a “rich source of nitrogen” which is required in large amounts by plants.
“Nitrogen’s most important purpose is to help plants grow big green foliage,” she explained.
“It is used in many plant processes to synthesize amino acids, proteins, chlorophyll, and enzymes.
“Oats also contain a unique type of fibre that nourishes and restores healthy bacteria in the soil.
“This bacteria helps break down organic matter in the soil, making it available to plants.”
She recommended “mixing it into the top layer of the soil or sprinkle it as atype of mulchover plants”.
“As the oatmeal breaks down, it will release nutrients into the soil, like a slow-release fertiliser that can last several months,” Daniela said.
And you can pick up a kilogram bag of porridge oats for just 90p from Asda.
Dennis Sons, who works as a horticulturist at TN Nursery, broke down the history of the technique.
“Old timers in the early 1900s would warm water over a wood cook stove and put the oatmeal in for about five minutes,” he explained.
Before the oats have time to thicken and start to cook, they would be strained with a cheesecloth.
The “juice” created is them poured around houseplants and garden plants.
However, some experts have warned against using this method on all your plants.
Top 5 Spring Gardening Jobs
Nick Grey, Gtech Inventor and CEO shared the tasks to crack on with as Spring arrives.
1. Clean your garden
Make sure to clear away all leaves, soil and plant debris from your patios and flower beds; this creates a healthier environment for new growth, especially as we get into the summer months. Gtech’s Garden Safety Kit includes durable gardening gloves and safety glasses; perfect for comfortability whilst tackling those outdoor tasks.
2. Weeding
Early Spring is the best time to tackle weeds; if you can introduce some regular weeding into your routine, you can guarantee a tidy garden all year round.
3. Hedge maintenance
Spring is the ideal time to tidy up overgrown hedges and shrubs, as regular trimming ensures healthy growth and reduces pest issues. Using a tool like the Gtech Lightweight Hedge Trimmer can help to keep your greenery looking sharp and neat.
4. Composting
Starting a compost heap this spring is a pro-active, cost-effective way to harness nutritious soil for your plants and recycle organic waste that will benefit the overall health of your greenery and foliage.
5. Look after your lawn
Lawn care is hugely important in assuring your garden stays looking beautiful. Make sure to rake away any excess leaves and trim your grass routinely.
Lindsey Hyland, founder of Urban Organic Yield, explained that “not all” plants from oats.
“It is especially beneficial for tomatoes and other vegetables that need more nitrogen in their soil, such as cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce and spinach,” she said.
“However, it should be avoided when fertilizing flowering plants or other more delicate varieties since it could lead to poor growth or seedling diseases caused by excessive moisture near the roots.”
She recommended doing research on particular plants and what feed is best for them before using oatmeal as a fertiliser.
You can also carry out a soil pH test done to understand yoursoil typesand any nutrient deficiencies that could be affecting plants.
AsdaYou can pick up a kilogram bag of porridge oats for just 90p from Asda[/caption]
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5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Man Utd finally reveal bizarre ‘circus tent’ design for new 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United have revealed their plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium (Picture: Manchester United)
Manchester United have announced plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says would be the “world’s greatest” football ground.
The Premier League club have been examining whether to redevelop their Old Trafford home or build a new stadium in the same area in conjunction with the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force.
United have now confirmed their “intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area” as they throw their “support behind the Government’s growth agenda”.
Scaled models and conceptual images for how the new Old Trafford and surrounding area could look like were revealed on Tuesday morning at the London headquarters of architects Foster + Partners, appointed in September to design the stadium district.
‘Today marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey to the delivery of what will be the world’s greatest football stadium, at the centre of a regenerated Old Trafford,’ Ratcliffe said.
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‘Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport.
‘By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience only footsteps from our historic home.
‘Just as important is the opportunity for a new stadium to be the catalyst for social and economic renewal of the Old Trafford area, creating jobs and investment not just during the construction phase but on a lasting basis when the stadium district is complete.
‘The Government has identified infrastructure investment as a strategic priority, particularly in the north of England, and we are proud to be supporting that mission with this project of national, as well as local, significance.’