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<p>Unpopular: the new style of bottle cap seems to have few fans </p>

The new plastic bottle lids are driving us mad for a good reason

Drinking from a bottle seems to have suddenly become a struggle, thanks to caps that remain attached. But this annoying development is rooted in the battle against plastic waste, Katie Rosseinsky discovers

<p>‘It is an extreme variation of sleepwalking; the conscious brain is asleep while the part(s) of the brain that can control sexual behaviour are awake,’ says sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley</p>

In Focus

Sexsomnia is terrifying – and a potential threat to assault survivors

<p>‘If you’ve never had a partner tell you about an affair before, believe me that you really form your judgement in milliseconds’ </p>

Overthinking

‘Tolyamory’ is letting your partner cheat – I’ve lived it, I know

<p>Is saying ‘I do’ to yourself the ultimate empowering act of self-love?</p>

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The rise of sologamy – can you really marry yourself?

<p>The model has been through a number of different phases, both tragic and triumphant </p>

Katie Price is showbiz’s great survivor – can she overcome the chaos?

<p>Reading for pleasure? Erotic and romance books have surged in popularity</p>

It’s no surprise erotic fiction sales have doubled – women are sex-mad

<p>When a crewmember asked Kate Winslet to sit up straighter to flatten out her stomach, she replied ‘Not on your life!’ </p>

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Kate Winslet is right – we need to stop worrying about belly rolls

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<p>‘When they told me the chances were I’d be blind by 40, I had this mentality that I would be the best bloody blind mum ever’</p>

‘I was 29 when road signs became blurry – within a decade I was blind’

<p>There is so much cultural emphasis placed on what’s inside a man’s pants, we tend to forget how loaded the actual pants can be</p>

Men get defined by their choice of underwear – but is it fair?

<p>‘I’m not alone – plenty of couples in their thirties are shuffling life’s deck of cards and throwing out the traditional order’ </p>

Are weddings on the way out? My fiance and I dodged it with no regrets

<p>Feuding sisters-in-law Meghan Markle at Kate Middleton at Wimbledon in 2018 </p>

Sisters tend to be close – so why do sisters-in-law so often fall out?

Food

<p>The Spanish are very particular about how paella should be made</p>

How to recreate your favourite summer holiday meals at home

Top shelf vs bottom shelf wines

<p>It took seven years for Ainsworth’s acclaimed restaurant No6 to be awarded its first star, in 2013 </p>

Chef Paul Ainsworth: ‘I was embarrassed it took 7 years to get a star’

<p>This tarte tatin was the first vegetarian dish Paul Ainsworth put on his menu </p>

Red onion tarte tatin: A savoury take on the classic French dessert

Recipes

<p>A vegetarian burger that is as juicy as the meat variety </p>

The only eight BBQ recipes you will ever need (whatever the weather)

<p>Supermarket sliced bread, artisan loaves and even croissants will work for this recipe </p>

The ultimate summer brunch: French toast with vanilla-glazed peaches

<p>This dish is essentially two ingredients– British tomatoes and Cornish crab – designed to go together in their absolute prime</p>

Simple summer suppers: Cornish crab, tomato and basil salad

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<p>The OG: Elizabeth Montgomery’s Samantha Stephens in the opening credits for the classic sitcom ‘Bewitched’</p>

Impractical magic: How witchcraft became the latest wellness fad

<p>Bad habit: starting our day by scrolling social media can leave us stressed out and distracted </p>

I’m addicted to scrolling on my phone as soon as I wake up – help!

<p>It has become commonplace for women to check in with each other after a night out</p>

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Please don’t ask me to message that I’ve got home safe – it’s sexist

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<p>Rihanna shares rare glimpse of baby son in new Target advert.</p>

Rihanna shares rare glimpse of baby son in new Target ad

<p>Robert Rinder shocks Good Morning Britain colleagues by breakdancing live on air.</p>

Robert Rinder shocks GMB colleagues by breakdancing live on air

Moment bison stampede metres away from family’s car

<p>Watch: Holidaymakers race for sun beds at Spanish resort.</p>

Watch: Holidaymakers race for sun beds at Spanish resort

Design

<p>Hammett recommends focusing on a few key areas where investment will have the most impact </p>

How to make your home look more expensive

Neutral interiors can evoke a stylish and calm feel (ScS/PA)

9 ways to style a swish nude palette in the home

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3 of the hottest interior design trends for the coming year

Royal Family

Olympics fans react with delight as Kate makes surprise return

<p>Cate Blanchett recalls being asked by Prince Philip for help fixing DVD player</p>

Cate Blanchett was asked by Prince Philip for help fixing DVD player

<p>Kate says she hopes to join some public engagements over the summer (Chris Jackson/PA)</p>

Royal author: Kate doesn’t want family drama after cancer treatment

Women

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

<p>Catcalling is everywhere – but it’s most likely to occur when women go running</p>

For women runners, catcalling is constant – and most men don’t realise

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

Dating and Relationships

<p>Views around celibacy have completely changed in recent years </p>

Celibacy is revolutionising people’s sex lives

<p>Good sex isn’t just about buying the right vibrator, it’s about connecting with your partner and, more importantly, with yourself</p>

Mind the pleasure gap: Why are women having such a bad time in bed?

<p>The actor found several famous women agreeing with her sentiment </p>

Megan Fox is right: we shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

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Rachael Lillis, voice of Misty and Jessie in Pokemon, dies aged 46 after battle with cancer

Rachael Lillis, voice of Misty and Jessie in Pokemon, dies aged 46 after battle with cancer

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Olympics: Closing ceremony accused of ‘demonic’ imagery – but right-wingers are wrong again

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Cricketer attempts world record for longest run-up while raising money for Mind

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YouTuber goes five days without sitting and the results are surprising

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Taylor Swift says 'biggest fear' is a terror attack at her show in resurfaced comments

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Taylor Swift says 'biggest fear' is a terror attack at her show in resurfaced comments

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Barista says he 'could lose his job' if he lets a customer buy a drink for a homeless person

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Social media meltdown over how realistic this AI-generated woman looks