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You'd think (or at least hope) that in Westminster of all places, instances of sexual harassment just wouldn't fly. Well not according to a Channel 4 investigation into sexual...

In this day and age of shock antics, we've found ourselves desensitized to most of the wacky behaviour of attention seekers. However, Valeria Lukyanova's (a.k.a. The Human Barbie)...

It's a hard fact to face up to but although you might care about poverty, how much do you actually do to help those less fortunate than yourself? This video shows what happens...

It is a sad fact that women are subjected to sexism on a daily basis, and many consider it as a normal part of life. The Guardian decided to investigate what would happen if a...

Slow clap to American Apparel. We didn't think it could happen, but they've out-perved themselves. As if we weren't all tired of their constant attempts to shock with their semi-p...

Getting fired from a job can bring up a whole host of feelings, namely shame and doubt about your overall worth. Fear over the future eventually sets in too. “How am I going to...

French Youtuber, Remi Gaillard may have made this video as a joke, but it is causing more outrage than he could have imagined. Women everywhere are furious, while many viewers...

We all know that our obsession with celebrity perfection (aka Photoshop) has gone way too far. But you still never expect stars to call it out. So when Lorde decided to stand...

Staying on top of your A-game and working your hardest are extremely important, but stressing and pulling your hair out with anxiety won't help anything. Take that chill pill...

In the style of the First Kiss video that has spawned dozens of parodies, a homophobic person and a gay person were put in front of a camera and asked to hug. After some awkward...

We've all seen all the #nomakeupselfies in support of cancer research go viral on Facebook, but these women took their support to a whole other level. This is one of the most...

Once again, the Internet reminds us how creepy and disgusting some people can be. On the subreddit "Facebook Cleavage," users can post sexy Facebook pictures of their girl friends...

Peeping Toms are completely gross, and there are laws in place to prevent pervs from snapping photos of naked women in public places. But what about using your camera phone to...

The talented, statuesque force of nature, L'Wren Scott, died yesterday morning of an apparent suicide, and the fashion world is at a standstill. Friends and family have released...

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, man or woman, young or old, and often, it goes completely unnoticed by friends and loved ones. AleXsandro Palombo has decided it's time...

Boobs eh? The Sun loves them. So much so their news team is coming up with more ideas about how to get more boobs in the paper - and even on the front page. Or so it seems in...

Having a downright miserable day? We've all been through it. Your inbox is full to the brim, your computer keeps crashing and even your favourite sushi is sold out for lunch....

A girl stands up for herself and she gets called pushy, a boy does it and he's ambitious. We all know it happens. We all know it's bulls**t. But Beyonce and the rest of these...

Barbie seems to be reinventing herself more often than Madonna circa late eighties/nineties but her latest look isn’t what you’d imagine. In fact, she looks pretty, er…normal...

We all know that Save The Children do an amazing job providing aid to children suffering in war-torn countries across the world. But sometimes we forget that this is day to day...

Finally. A man who is willing to put himself in our shoes for once. Yousef Saleh Erakat donned a pair of tight-fitting yoga pants to experience the staring and sexual objectification...

The dating site for the world’s most eligible, wealthy men and beautiful women is now bringing its sexist new brand of VIP dating to the UK. But do we really want it? At all? Secret...

Disney’s new animated film Frozen has been hailed as one of the first Disney princess features where falling in love with a prince was not what saved the day. Instead, Queen Elsa...

Women sacrifice a lot to look good but living on air rather than food might be taking things a bit too far. Not for ‘human Barbie’, Ukranian model Valeria Lukyyanova who has admitted...

We all have a secret spending habit, whether its a weekly blow out at Zara or a gel manicure habit, even when we think we're treating ourselves to what we deserve, sometimes our...

Every entrepreneur needs a fighting philosophy to get by in this dog eat dog world, which is why we're obsessed with this shortlist of female entrepreneurs. Each one of them have...

Didn't win an Oscar? Never mind eh? There's nothing like a vaginal rejuvenation treatment to cheer an actress up when she's down. Yep, somehow the Oscars are reportedly offering...

Say goodbye to those polka dot bikinis and blow out salons, this time Barbie's gone all businesswoman on us. It's time to say hello to Entrepreneur Barbie. Barbie's had a slightly...

To think that in 2014 someone, anyone, can tell an independent, adult woman what she is allowed to do and wear almost sounds too ludicrous for words, right? Well, sadly that kind...

Women are finding more ways than one to put their boobies to good use. As women swap booze for breasts they've gone from photographing their nips for NIPnominate and now they're...

Want to get more girls into sport? Health and Equalities Minister, Helen Grant says the answer lies in 'feminine' sports like cheerleading and Zumba. We can't even express how...

SuitSupply, a Dutch menswear brand is facing a pretty fierce backlash to their uncensored website which basically transforms from shopping site to soft porn site in the click...

We all know that poverty is a big problem that urgently needs fixing. But when you see these facts, you're going to feel a whole new kind of activist anger. Out of the 1.4 billion...

Workplace harassment and on-the-job put downs shouldn't be a part of your work life. No matter who's in charge, everyone deserves respect in their workplace. Whether you're contending...

Ever commented on what a "pretty little girl" your friend has or have you ever told your boyfriend to just "grow a pair?" Yeah, we're guilty of it too. But there's a good reason...

Russian punk band Pussy Riot might have been bloodied with horsewhips by Cossacks in Sochi this week but that hasn't stopped them from releasing a provocative music video to go...

This young woman from the Ukraine has created a powerful plea for help, asking people to watch and share her video, and help spread the message about her country's plight. From...

Two women were beaten in Sochi on Tuesday. No, we’re not talking about athletes, and this definitely didn’t happen in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda...

Tom Attwater has a terminal brain tumour and has written his step-daughter Kelli a moving letter of advice and guidance that he won't be around to give her in person. From talking...

Ah that elusive question. What do women want? According to ITV and the launch of their new channel we want nothing more than to watch TOWIE, endless reality TV and be entertained...

Feminism is a good thing. Fact. This video is a bad thing. Fact. Watch and learn what happens when BuzzFeed try to take the well-loved listicle and turn it into a video. It just...

When you see Victoria’s Secret, what do you think of? Beautiful lingerie? And breasts. Every lingerie ad features the beauty of the female figure, hell, the brand positively promotes...

Have you ever wondered what life might be like if men were women and women were men? French director Eleonore Pourrait has created a short film imagining just that. Her film examines...

Most of us cringe a little bit when we hear the word "networking", but the truth is, making useful contacts is the one definitive, tried and true way to progress in any career...

Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - a harrowing tradition that affects as many as 66,000 women in the UK. After thousands...

Are you done putting all your time and energy into the company and not being recognized for your achievements? Are the rungs on your career ladder ever further out of reach? Get...

The 6th February marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, more commonly known as FGM. This refers to the destructive removal or partial removal...

And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the first Disney-affiliated same-sex couple! In the next to last episode of the popular Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie...

With lyrics like ‘you’re an animal’ and ‘I know you want it’ it’s no surprise people are still riled by Robyn Thicke’s sexist song of the summer. The Blurred Lines video has been...

Yann Borgstedt is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Womanity foundation. He believes in the potential of women and how investing in their futures can help change...

It's a sickening fact but sexual objectification is everywhere. But it's got so bad that most of us don't even realise when it's happening. It's affecting our relationships, our...

Beth Tweddle found herself at the centre of Twitter abuse when she was invited to do a real time Twitter chat on SkySportsNews. From the inane to the insulting the Olympic medallist...

Landing your dream job isn't something that happens overnight, it takes a whole lot paperwork and prep beforehand and that's where a lot of candidates come unstuck. We got talking...

A good impression can come in a variety of different forms. Perhaps it's a big gesture or a simple act of kindness that make us stop and say, 'You're a good soul." There are plenty...

It’s that time of year again. After all the fun of the holidays comes the realisation of just how much money you spent on gifts and travelling. But don’t let the harsh reality...

Mortgage, credit cards, energy bills, student loans - money really does make the world go round and when your outgoings exceed your income you could find yourself in a downwards...

We've been pretty pleased to hear that Clare's Law, a pilot-scheme designed to protect people from domestic violence is being rolled out across the nation after succeeding its...

Wonder Woman is arguably the most famous super heroine of all time. With her badass attitude, her hot and healthy body, not to mention all her cool toys, she is the one character...

If saving money isn't your style or the thought of sifting through the weekend papers to bag the latest deals makes you cringe, then look to no further than, well, your smartphone...

Holiday season means all kinds of things; parties, presents, food and family. But while we're reminded of our many blessings in life, in order to get that warm and fuzzy Christmas...