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Why is there such a taboo over the prostate? Nov 28, 2022

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The prostate is a male organ that's situated right above the bladder, in front of the rectum. It's a small gland the size of a chestnut that plays a fundamental role in the reproductive system. It produces the protastic fluids that ensure the maturation and survival of sperm.

The prostate is also an incredibly erogenous zone, though it's not often explored amongst heterosexual men. Psychoanalyst and sex therapist Alain Héril for Slate said that: "The simulation of this gland over the course of a prostatic massage provokes a very particular pleasure. This massage can be done using hands or specific sextoys. The prospate is also a very fragile organ, so it's important to get it check - especially as you get older.

Why is it important to get my prostate checked? How can I avoid prostate cancer? How can I take care of this organ on the daily? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?

How to buy second hand gifts?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I take part in Giving Tuesday? Nov 27, 2022

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November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption.

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide initiative which encourages people to do good. The movement was created in the United States in 2012, and has since spread to have a presence in 75 different countries as of 2021. This year, like every year, Giving Tuesday is celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, which falls on 29th November this time around. Well that does play a big part. A lot of companies and charities match donations to encourage people to give.

Is it all about donating to charity then? What can I do to help if I'm strapped for cash? What about business owners? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?

How to buy second hand gifts?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What can supermarkets do to reduce food waste? Nov 26, 2022

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According to the World Wildlife Foundation, roughly a third of all produced in the world goes to waste. What’s more the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation says that food waste accounts for a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and 8% of greenhouse gas emissions in total. With that in mind, we might feel guilty when we don’t finish our dinner, or leave something in the fridge for too long and have to throw it out.

Where do these problems come from? Do new technologies have a part to play in this? What about imperfect food items? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?

How to buy second hand gifts?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day? Nov 25, 2022

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As you most likely know, today - the 25th of November 2022 - is Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. It's an occasion which sees brands and retailers alike offer massive discounts on the last Friday in November. But it’s not to everyone’s taste, especially with growing awareness about the environmental impact that comes from overconsumption. Bear in mind the often-quoted fact that 20% of the world’s population account for 80% of resource consumption.

What’s it all about then? Where does it come from? Has Buy Nothing Day gone international? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How to buy second hand gifts?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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[ANTI-CONSUMERISM] What is degrowth? Nov 25, 2022

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Degrowth advocates believe that if we continue prioritising economic growth, political, environmental and geopolitical crises will only increase. Degrowth is an alternative to that. It’s a form of opposition to consumerist societies. Degrowth is all about the importance of the collective over the individual, and the importance of planet Earth over the human race.

Where does the term come from? What are the arguments in favour of degrowth? So how do we get started on ‘degrowing’? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?

What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How to buy second hand gifts? Nov 24, 2022

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‘Tis the season to spend, spend, spend! In the lead up to Christmas we are bombarded with adverts trying to make us buy but this year might be time to try a new approach and buy something that is new, well at least to you. Gifting second-hand, or as it is increasingly being termed, ‘pre-loved’ goods was once looked down upon but with the planet drawing in waste it offers an interesting solution and can help mitigate the £42m worth of unwanted Christmas gifts that go into landfill each year.

But how do you find the perfect second-hand gift? What do I need to look out for when buying second hand? What if I don’t have the time to go second hand shopping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?

What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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[ANTI-CONSUMERISM] What is the circular economy? Nov 24, 2022

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The circular economy is an economic system where all resources are continually used and nothing is wasted. Goods and services are produced in such a way that primary resources are preserved as far as possible. European policy aims to support the transition towards a circular economy, but it requires significant change.

Are we saying the circular economy is a kind of economic utopia? Is this transition likely to lead to job losses? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?

What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes? Nov 23, 2022

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If you thought Britney Spears shaving her head in 2007 marked the end of the flared jeans era, think again. In 2022, youngsters are hunting them down at Urban Outfitters or Shein to match their butterfly patterned diamante crop tops. But they don’t necessarily stop to think that many people already have the items they’re looking for, though they've long been retired to the back of wardrobes.

How can you shop responsibly when fashion trends change all the time? What if I fall in love with a sweater I see in the window at Zara though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?

What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?

Why are my ears ringing?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What are the best ways to reuse my household waste? Nov 23, 2022

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All week long we’ll be discussing anticonsumerist trends as an alternative to Black Friday. Zero waste is a good example of one that has become very popular in recent years. The practice helps reduce consumption of non-recyclables but it’s also plain common sense. Let’s look at some simple ways to recycle waste at home and also save some cash while you’re at it.

What about composting fruits and vegetables? What about food that has already gone bad? What about waste that isn't organic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?

What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?

Why are my ears ringing?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury? Nov 22, 2022

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You might not be able to afford a Balenciaga coat, a Prada bag or a Chanel suit, but you could probably stretch to a branded baseball cap, pair of socks or some other small accessory. According to blogger Venkatesh Rao this is the definition of ‘premium mediocre’ a term he came up with to describe the illusion of luxury without the price tag.

Is premium mediocre just for fashion? What is the problem with premium mediocre? Why do people purchase premium mediocre products? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?

Why are my ears ringing?

Why is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover causing concern?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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