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breast ironing

Cameroon practice where teen girls undergo ‘breast ironing’

Breast ironing, otherwise known as breast flattening, is a cultural practice that cuts across all ethnic groups in Cameroon, Africa. This is especially profound in places like Douala, one of the most populous and largest cities in the country. Men in this area of the country strongly believe that teenage girls as low as 9

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Woman with husband and 2 boyfriends

Daring: Meet woman with husband, fiance, 2 boyfriends

Mary Crumpton has more men in her life than the average 44-year-old. As well as a husband, she also has a fiancé and two boyfriends. The former teacher started exploring polyamory aged 29, having been brought up in quite conventional surroundings. “I was brought up in quite a traditional home,” she says. “I had boyfriends

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Menopause

Guide to women, menopause, skin problems, sure bet solutions

Menopause causes a dramatic change in hormone levels, including a decline in estrogen, which is what causes the symptoms associated with menopause. The most common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness — but can menopause also cause a rash? In this article, we look at how estrogen and menopause affect the skin,

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