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Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?

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What's the best way to organise my fridge? Aug 13, 2023

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Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the proliferation of bacteria. According to UK Research and Innovation, there are around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the country every year.

First and foremost, it's important to know that fridges with ventilated or circulated cold air have a more consistent temperature than those with static cold air. In the latter case, the temperature varies based on the distance from the cold source, so you should start by identifying the coldest area of your fridge.

What should be stored in the coldest part? Should packaging be removed? How should you be cleaning your fridge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?

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How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend? Aug 12, 2023

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We’ve already talked about narcissistic abusers in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Let’s refresh your memory: narcissistic abusers, or NAs for short, are people with manipulative tendencies, who inflict a range of toxic behaviours on their target and position themselves as victims.

Now NA-victim relationships don’t always exist solely between two individuals. There can be one or more additional figures in this dynamic – that of the accomplice. And the accomplices of NAs are actually known as Flying Monkeys.

Where does this term come from? How do NAs choose their flying monkeys? What strategies can you use to handle flying monkeys effectively? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Dawson’s Creek? Aug 12, 2023

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If you were born in the 80s or 90s, the chances are you could be answering this question instead of me! Dawson’s Creek was a huge cult hit among millennials. It was pretty much the ultimate 90s teen series.It tells the lives of Dawson, Jen, Pacey and Joey, four teens living in the fictional town of Capeside.

They were played by James Vanderbeck, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes respectively. The main character is Dawson, hence the name of the series, and his dream is to make it as a cinema director or scriptwriter. Both Joey and Jen are Dawson’s childhood friends, but Jen has only just reacquainted with him after moving to Cape Side from New York.

Why is it such a cult hit? What happened to all the lead actors afterwards? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the romance gap?

Date of first release : May 16th, 2022

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Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people? Aug 11, 2023

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Young people have much less of an appetite for sex these days, it seems. The phenomenon has been labelled a “sex recession” in the media and terms like “puriteens” have emerged to describe sex-shy youngsters.

Studies have backed up the idea of a sex recession too. One published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior journal in November 2021 found that the proportion of adolescents reporting no sexual activity is on the rise.

What factors explain the celibacy trend? Sex positivity seemed to be all the rage these days, what happened to that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a faecal transplant? Aug 10, 2023

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Faecal transplant, also known as faecal microbiota transplantation or FMT, is the transfer of stool from a healthy donor to a patient with a disease.

The idea is to restore the balance of bacteria in the gut, which can be disrupted by factors such as antibiotics, diet, or infection but it could potentially help with a range of problems from irritable bowel syndrome to Alzheimer’s.

Why is faecal transplant used? How does faecal transplant work? How is faecal transplant performed? What are the risks of faecal transplant? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is BookTok? Aug 10, 2023

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You’ve no doubt already heard of TikTok, the short video app of choice for teens and young adults. Well in the last few weeks a new trend has really taken off, and it’s known as BookTok. The idea is simple: recommend books to your Tiktok followers using the hashtag #BookTok.

It’s really catching on and has even led to the emergence of literature enthusiast communities on the platform. The hashtag has been used millions of times since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Is it a new form of literary review then? What kinds of books are covered? So is there such a thing as Booktokers now then? Has the trend been having any other positive effects? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is an inclusive Barbie?

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How can I relax my brain while on holiday? Aug 09, 2023

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Whether you're lounging on a beach, exploring a new city, or simply taking a break from your daily routine, finding ways to calm your mind while on holiday is really important for our mental and physical health. We often promise ourselves we’re going to disconnect from day one, but it's not as simple as that.

After all, when we’re at work our brains are constantly processing information, making decisions, solving problems, and dealing with stress. And we don’t just have an on-off switch allowing us to lower the intensity of our brain activity to zero in a split-second.

Why is disconnecting from work-related stress and responsibilities so difficult? Is there anything I can do to calm my brain while I’m away? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the romance gap? Aug 09, 2023

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There’s certainly been a lot of progress in breaking down gender roles since the turn of the century, but still traditional expectations persist in the heteronormative dating world.

Ladies, have you wondered how many texts it's acceptable to send a guy in a day, or whether using a heart emoji is too much? Gentlemen, do you feel pressure to make the first move, asking a girl out and then initiating the first kiss? If that sounds familiar, then you've most likely experienced what’s known as the romance gap.

What exactly is the romance gap? By what behaviors does this phenomenon occur? What are the consequences? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a ‘lazy girl’ job? Aug 08, 2023

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A lazy girl job is an easy, enjoyable and well-paid job that doesn’t require much passion or effort, and leaves you with plenty of time to live your life outside of work.

It might sound too good to be true but some TikTokers have been posting videos of themselves bragging about their lazy girl jobs, such as working from home, answering emails, or doing administrative tasks and the hashtag #lazygirljob has amassed over 16 million views on the platform.

Why are people choosing a ‘lazy girl’ job? What are the problems with this type of work? What are the dangers of posting about this online? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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