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Turns out Irish women are having more sex than they were 2 years ago
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Turns out Irish women are having more sex than they were 2 years ago

Brought to you by ellaOne® The results are in! Here at Her, we believe that there’s little more powerful than having open, honest conversations about sex. From pleasure to self-love to contraception, we want to ignite a conversation, which is why we recently teamed up with ellaOne® to gauge our readers’ experiences. For our survey, […]

WIN your summer wardrobe with an unmissable competition from Oxendales
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WIN your summer wardrobe with an unmissable competition from Oxendales

Brought to you by Oxendales. Your summer just got a whole lot easier. The weather is slowly but surely heating up, we can’t help but daydream about Sunday barbecues, beach trips and jetting off on a well-deserved holiday. That daydreaming also raises a very important question – what will our summer wardrobe look like this […]

These 40 baby names are set to go “extinct” this year
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These 40 baby names are set to go “extinct” this year

Some of these are very cute, despite their lack of popularity. When it comes to naming your brood, there’s no wrong or right way to go about it. Perhaps you want to name your child after a family member. Maybe you’re inspired by movies, books, or TV shows. Or maybe, you just want to follow […]

How a small conversation can make a big difference
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How a small conversation can make a big difference

Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland. A strong support network is vital for your mental health. When it comes to looking after our mental health, no one is alone. We all experience our own struggles from time to time, but knowing that we can turn to others for help can strengthen our mental health, […]

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Here’s how to WIN your very own campervan in Kilkenny this weekend

Brought to you by Heineken. Don’t miss your chance to win big. Summer is fast-approaching, and if you have your heart set on an incredible road-trip around Ireland, keep reading. The folks over at Heineken are offering one lucky individual the chance to win a one-of-a-kind campervan, as the Heineken Fanwagon heads to Kilkenny this […]

Ireland’s most popular baby names of 2022 revealed
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Ireland’s most popular baby names of 2022 revealed

Jack reigns supreme for the 15th year in a row. The Central Statistics Office has revealed the most popular baby names chosen by Irish parents last year, and for the 15th year in a row, Jack remains the most popular boy’s name. The most popular girls name from last year is Emily, which was the […]

New true crime TV series explores the ‘GPO girl’
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New true crime TV series explores the ‘GPO girl’

In 2013, she puzzled Garda Síochána when they found her at the GPO in Dublin. An upcoming true crime series will investigate the story of Samantha Azzopardi, an Australian woman who was once known in Ireland as the GPO Girl. Samantha Azzopardi made headlines in Ireland when she appeared at the GPO in Dublin one […]

R Kelly receives new jail sentence for production of child abuse imagery
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R Kelly receives new jail sentence for production of child abuse imagery

*Content note: This article contains reference to child sexual abuse.* This sentence will be served simultaneously with his 30-year prison sentence. Convicted sex offender R Kelly has received a 20-year prison sentence for producing child sexual abuse imagery and the sexual coercion of minors. However, this sentence will be served simultaneously with his 30-year sentence […]

Paris Hilton says shame prevented her from sharing her abortion experience
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Paris Hilton says shame prevented her from sharing her abortion experience

“I didn’t want to talk about it because there was so much shame around it.” Last year, the overturning of Roe v Wade – a landmark abortion ruling in the United States – jeopardised the bodily autonomy of millions of women. Since then, a number of high profile women have been speaking out about their […]

Period dramas are going to start banning corsets – here’s why
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Period dramas are going to start banning corsets – here’s why

“There were health and safety concerns about keeping women in a pinching corset for weeks at a time.” Huge changes are coming to the world of costume design, as period dramas are set to start banning the wearing of corsets on set. According to reports, Netflix, BBC and ITV are planning on ditching the corset […]