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Day: 19 June 2017

  • Five ways to protect your ears this pride season

    Damaged hearing is a real issue with one in ten of us suffering from tinnitus so make sure you protect your ears this pride season.

    National charity Action on Hearing Loss is urging Pride-goers this summer to consider their hearing before attending large events. Six million people in the UK – that’s one in ten – are affected by tinnitus

    Gemma Twitchen, senior audiologist at Action on Hearing loss explained,

    “We don’t want people to stop going to music events – that’s not what this is about. However, people may not be aware that there is a risk of damaging your hearing if you expose yourself to too much loud noise. The good news is that if you aware of the risks and take the simple steps to protect yourself, you can still enjoy the music.

    “You can help ensure both you and your hearing survives the Pride season by investing in ear plugs. There is a misconception that if you wear them you can’t hear or enjoy the music, but this is simply not true. Ear plugs will block out the dangerous sound frequencies, still allowing you to listen to the music and enjoy it”.

    So make sure you follow these find tips to make sure you don’t become a sufferer.

    1. Don’t stand too near the speakers for a prolonged amount of time

    2. Take breaks away from loud music

    3. Make sure you keep your body hydrated to increase blood circulation and keep your body and ears healthy

    4. Wear ear plugs

    5. Make sure your children are wearing ear defenders

     

    If the ringing in your ears does not go away after a 24-hour period, the charity recommends people visit their local GP.

  • Is Tom Holland gay?

    Is Tom Holland gay?

    Since Tom Holland’s rise to fame in the brand new Spider-Man reboot people want to know more about the actor.

    Is Tom Holland gay?

    One of the questions people are asking the most is whether Tom Holland is gay or bisexual. So far, Tom Holland has not come out as gay or bisexual and doesn’t seemingly identify as such.

    To be honest details about his personal life are extremely rare as he tends to shy away from his private and dating life in interviews. He’s more happy to talk about the work he’s involved with.

    However, it does appear that Tom has no issue getting naked in front of the camera. During the filming of Spider-man, he apparently asked film execs if he could do a passionate sex scene, fully nude!

    Tom has been linked to Kick-Ass 2‘s Ella Purnell when the two were allegedly spotted retiring to Tom’s hotel room at the Dorchester.

    NEXT: That time he went on a double date with another guy…

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  • Here’s what a stinging sensation when you go to the toilet could mean

    If you’ve ever experienced a stinging sensation down below whenever you’ve urinated, you’ll know it really isn’t a great feeling and it can be a worry too. So what could it be?

    stinging sensation when you go to the toilet meaning

     

    It could be a sexually transmitted infection, after all, there was so many of them floating about. Medical Director at Pharmacy 2U Dr Nitin Shori told us, “statistics from NHS England show that there were more than 435,000 STI diagnoses in 2015, we may have forgotten the safe sex message”.

    However, it isn’t all bad news, Nitin continues, “There are different types of STIs and some, if caught early, are easy to treat with antibiotics. Chlamydia is the most common STI in England and can be treated with antibiotics.

    What are the infections that cause stinging whilst peeing?

    So according to webmd.com stinging whilst you urinate could be caused by: genital herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. But stinging could also be a symptom of other problems such as kidney stones, diabetes, having an enlarged prostate, or a Urinary Tract Infection UTI – which is caused by bacteria in the urinary tract.

    Cystitis can also cause pain during urination although women are more likely to be affected by this than men. It’s caused by inflammation of the bladder caused by a bladder infection. Those infections are caused by certain bacteria – like those found in your poo.

    What should I do if it burns when I pee?

    The best thing to do is make an appointment where you can be tested for STIs. This can be done at a sexual health clinic, genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic or GP surgery. Some people prefer the privacy of buying a

    Some people prefer the privacy of buying a reliable testing kit online from a reputable supplier, such as Pharmacy2U.co.uk.

  • Over 750,000 signed that anti-DUP/Tory coalition petition, it will now be delivered to Number10

    A petition with over 750,000 signatures will be handed to Number 10 Downing Street as people make their feelings about a DUP/Tory coalition known.

    A petition which attracted over 750,000 signatures against a DUP/Tory coalition government has come to an end and its author, Stuart Veaney, will deliver it to Theresa May in 10 Downing Street.

    In a statement on the petition page, Mr Veaney said,

    “I have decided to listen to the majority & this petition has now finished. Unfortunately we did not reach our target of 1,000,000 but 750k is an amazing achievement.

    Thank you so much for your support & I will post an update shortly regarding the delivery of your signatures to No 10.”

    In total 753,269 people signed the petition.

    Theresa May was unable to secure a majority Government after the results of her snap election revealed a shortfall and overall lost in seats, winning only 318 seats. Propped by DUP’s 10 seats, Ms May would have a majority of just two seats. The Conservatives did have a majority of five before the election.

    The petition is hosted on the change.org platform and it remains to be seen whether the cause will be debated in Parliament as per the rules, that any petition that surpasses 100,000 signatures will be considered for debate in Parliament. However, the official UK Government petitioning site is not accepting any new petitions as they are waiting for a new petitions committee.

     

     

  • FASHION | Bargain men’s clothes from Republic Union

    Far be it from us to keep a secret…

    We’ve just discovered RepublicUnion.co.uk a men’s fashion online outlet that has cheap and we mean cheap clothing for guys. They’ve got some great deals like two items for £14, £20 and £30. Plus they have a bargain section for items £5 and under.

    Plus they have shipping from £1.50.

    Check them out and get yourself a new wardrobe for the summer.

     

  • Watch this 9 YEAR OLD smash a Celine Dion hit

    Okay, so this family named their first daughter Celine and their second daughter Dion… Needless to say, they are CD fans through and through.

     

    Celine Tam just tore up the Celine Dion songbook…

    UK audiences can watch America’s Got Talent on truTV every Tuesday at 8pm.

    (truTV is available Freeview 68, Sky 186, Virgin 212, Freesat 154).

  • These tips will help you sleep through the heatwave

    These tips will help you sleep through the heatwave

    Officially the UK is in meltdown – and let’s face it we’re not coping very well.

    Bru-nO / Pixabay

    They’ll talk about it always, the summer of 2017 – well that is until the next freak weatherwave happens… Anyone looking forward to this winter’s Snowmageddon?

    Are you having trouble sleeping during the heatwave? Well, Max Wiseberg of HayMax has come up with these five tips to help you drift off to a restful sleep regardless of the heat outside and the pollen count.

    Max comments, “Staying cool is the key to a good night’s sleep and if you’re a hay fever sufferer like me, avoiding the pollen too.

     

    And freeze

    Try putting your pillowcase in the fridge so that it’s cool! Some people swear by chilling all of their sheets, but that sounds extreme…

    Get wet

    Shower before bed. A cool shower will help to cool you down from a day in the sun. And it will help to remove pollen from your hair and body.

    Jug it

    Keep a jug of cool water next to the bed.

    Breezy does it

    Opening a window at the front and back of the house can provide a cooling breeze. Be sure not to do this until late evening though, because early evening brings high pollen counts as the atmosphere begins to cool and pollen settles back down to the ground.

    The nose have it…

    Apply an organic, drug-free allergen barrier balm, such as HayMax, to the nostrils and around the bones of the eyes before you go to bed, to block pollen before it enters the body. HayMax has been proven to trap over one-third of pollen grains before they enter the body.”

     

  • Essex Pride: Ramped up security at this year’s event

    Organisers of Essex Pride have promised to provide extra security following on from terror attacks in London and Manchester.

    Security at Essex Pride

    Essex Pride organisers have said there will be “tight” security at this year’s pride event and that the whole event will be manned by an experienced security team following on from the terrorist atrocities in London and Manchester. Essex Police will also be in attendance during the event which takes place on the 24th June in Chelmsford.

    Speaking about the attacks a statement on the Essex Pride website states,

    “Following the recent terrorism attacks in London and Manchester, we at Essex Pride have all those affected and their families in our thoughts. We would like to give our reassurance that the security arrangements at Essex Pride will be tight and that we take your safety at the event seriously.

    “We are appalled by the recent events but feel it is important to not give in to these types of threats.

    “We will be continuing to work with the police and the authorities to make sure Essex Pride remains safe, as we did last year after the Orlando attacks. We know this reassurance will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable day at Essex Pride.”

    The organisers have said that those who bring bags into the event will be required to go through bag search lines and have suggested that patrons avoid bringing bags to speed up the process of entry to Chelmsford’s Central Park on Saturday.

     

     

     

  • This is how the DUP voted on gay marriage in Northern Ireland last time

    This worrying graphic shows how the DUP voted on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland in 2015.

     

    As you can see all other parties in Northern Ireland voted positivity for gay marriage, however only the Unionists voted against same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage has come up for voting four times. Each time it is voted down.

    96 MLAs took part in a vote for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, 49 of them voted against the Sinn Féin promoted motion, despite a Belfast Telegraph poll in September 2014, showing that a majority of the Northern Ireland population supporting same-sex marriage. 40.1 percent of those surveyed supported equal marriage, while 39.4% opposed it. 20.5% had no opinion on it either way.

    With Sinn Féin, SDLP and five Alliance MLA’s supporting the proposal, the DUP and Unionists road blocked the bill which would see all LGBs given equality in marriage.

    All DUP members voted against it and of 53 unionists, just four voted in favour.

     

  • ANSWERS | What does the 2 in LGBTQ2 mean?

    The LGBTQ2 is not a widely used acronym and is not widely used outside Canada. However, its popularity is on the rise.

    What does the 2 in LGBTQ2 mean?

    The 2 in LGBTQ2 stands for ‘two-spirit’. It is an umbrella term for being a “two spirit” described as a Native (North) American who identifies as non-binary, non-cisgendered or genderqueer. It could also refer to someone who identifies as non-heterosexual. It is used to describe certain spiritual people. It is not interchangeable with LGBT Native American.

    Wikipedia explains, “it is a sacred, spiritual and ceremonial role that is recognised and confirmed by the Elders of the Two Spirit’s ceremonial community. While some have found the term a useful tool for intertribal organising, not all Native cultures conceptualise gender or sexuality this way, and most tribes use names in their own languages.”

    It was adopted in 1990 to replace an outdated and now considered offensive term.

    The term is not widely used outside North America.

    Can you expand this definition? Use the comment box below, and we’ll add to this article.