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Get Lit
This is the unofficial self-care season (according to us!) and there’s no better way to kick back than with a gorge scented candle. That said, not all candles are created equal! Aromatherapy can have a seriously powerful impact on our moods, so you g
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Would YOU rather?
1 Have One Direction back together forever OR spend a day hanging out with your favourite member? 2 Have the ability to fly OR be invisible? 3 Guest star in Katy Keene OR The Bold Type? 4 Double date with Zayn and Gigi Hadid OR The Weeknd and B
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We’re Also Obsessed With...
It’s been on repeat since it dropped in late February, right? We can’t get enough of Sydney as she tries to come to grips with the weird powers that have popped out of nowhere. This show makes us laugh, cry and everything in between. OK, not quite a
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Screen Queen
Winter is almost here and that means our Netflix hours are about to double. OK, let’s be real – triple. For many of us, that usually just means binge-watching our favourite show for approximately the 1050th time. But have you ever wondered what your
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The Boy We Lauv
Lauv – it’s the word on everybody’s lips right now. No, not Love, not Lurve. Lauv, the 25-year-old music sensation who’s dominating the charts. Since bursting onto the radar with the catchy “I Like Me Better” in 2017, it’s safe to say this talented s
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Winter Movie Guide
Isn’t it just so overwhelming when there are too many movies to choose from, so you just give up and scroll through Insta instead? We know those feels. Well, we’ve curated a selection of some old classics plus some new winter flicks to curl up with d
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The Lit List
Ever feel like you’re under soooo much pressure to do *all* the things? This cute guide to mindful productivity teaches you how to slow down and still achieve your goals, while being a little kinder to yourself. It’s all about balance! OUT NOW We all
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Talia Jackson
At just 18 years old, Talia is living our dream life. Not only does she star as Jade McKellan on the Netflix sitcom Family Reunion, but her music has also featured on the soundtrack! Here, we get to know the multi-talented star. What do you have in
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Stan Club
The smash Broadway musical Six went viral on TikTok, with the catchy soundtrack being used in many a hilarious lip-syncing video! Here, we get to know three of the talented performers who play Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives in the Aussie version What
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Jacob Elordi Stan girl
This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill. Jacob Elordi as Noah Flynn is back, as the Aussie actor returns for Netflix’s The Kissing Booth 2 this winter. Confirmed: His six pack is also returning. Phew! But with Noah heading to college, wil
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Meet The Finalists
A fearless leader in the making, Arame is her school’s captain. At 186cm, she loves that being tall makes her different and wants to show others that it’s OK to stand out. How does it feel to be named a finalist? It feels amazing because it’s an op
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Ever Wondered What The Most Popular Fantasies Are?
Obvs, this is the #1. Most dudes are always banging on about threesomes, right? But maybe you think about them too — even if you don’t feel ready to explore that in IRL — and that’s totally normal! Sex in the outdoors is the literal definition of wil
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DR LURVE’S FANTASY DON’Ts
DON’T feel the need to share intimate fantasies – often better not to! DON’T look to fulfill your fantasies via SnapChat, Instagram or other apps DON’T use internet games or chat rooms to explore your fantasies, as that’s unsafe DON’T act out fant
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What’s Your Fantasy?
OK, admit it, sexual fantasies can sometimes feel confusing AF. Maybe you identify as straight but love thinking about girls? Or, you’re into respectful men (duh!) but often fantasise about some real nasty dirty talk? That’s the thing about fantasies
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STEP FORWARD, THE STIs
SYMPTOMS: Usually none TREATMENT: None Almost every sexually active person will have HPV at some point. It’s so common! There’s 40 types of HPV, passed via vaginal, anal or oral sex. There’s no symptoms and most cause no harm. Your body gets rid of
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More Than Just An Itch?
S TIs may seem like those super rare and kinda taboo things that only happen to a friend of a friend. But the numbers say otherwise! Get this: one million people will catch a sexually transmitted infection, just TODAY. And 290 million women around th
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Embarrassing
“I had just started dating this guy who never wore boxers and was still trying to figure out if it was a deal-breaker or not. But then, he came to my house and stood on my balcony looking at the view while I got a drink in the kitchen. He mustn’t hav
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Ask Gf
Answered by Family Planning NSW associate medical director Dr Clare Boerma. Should I always pee after having sex? My bestie said you can get an infection unless you do it after every time! And she said you should never wee before sex. Why? Lulu* It’
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Planet-friendly Periods
t really is an inevitable part of being a fabulous femme, isn’t it? Our period arrives like clockwork every month, lasts for about a week – give or take a few days – and then, just like magic, disappears again! But did you know we’re on our period ov
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Periods By Numbers
1-2 shot glasses worth of blood can be lost during your P-time 400 visits from Aunt Flo in your life 18 tampons in a box, as that’s the average used in a cycle 5000 words for period around the world! 15,000 period products used in your lifetime ■
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The Period Survival Kit
Every girl has a preference. Here are your options! TAMPON This cotton finger shape (yep, we’re soz about that description) has a string at one end. It’s inserted into your vagina to soak up the blood. After 4-6 hours, you pull it out using the stri
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Periods: Got questions?
It’s kinda weird when you think about it: periods are experienced by one half of the world’s population. And FYI, that’s just under four billion people. But still, ain’t nobody talking loud and proud about their P-time, right? Like, how long should i
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Big Winter Give Away
Whether you like to study in your bedroom, lounge room, kitchen or in the backyard, we got you covered! ONE lucky GF reader will have the opportunity to stock up on study supplies as well as the chance to decorate their study space with the latest f
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Colour coated!
Channel your inner Clueless in an adorable checked two-piece and bucket hat. Update your basic denim jacket in winter’s trending thread. Get prepped for weather and compliments in this totally rain-worthy look. Faux doesn’t mean fake. Save the an
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Fast Finds
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Health Hacks
Keep It Cleane r’s Steph Claire-Smith (Mille r) and Laura Henshaw dish on how they maintain a balanced approach to wellbeing What does health mean to you? LAURA: I have a holistic approach to health and wellbeing which has given me so much more bala
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You Glow , Girl
Has the chillier weather got you feeling more ‘blah’ than the time Jules left Rue at the train station in Euphoria? (We’re still not over it!) We feel you, girl. From the darker days to the gloomier weather, there’s a lot to deal with as winter appro
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The A To Z Of Dating Trends
Maybe we should just label them all ‘toxic’, huh? When you like someone but not enough to make the romance 100 per cent serious. You just keep them as a potential… but never actually commit. When someone is super into you but then just trails off! Th
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WTF is White Clawing?
Urgh, dating is just sooo hard sometimes. Hands up if you’ve ever been ghosted? Breadcrumbed? Negged? Yep… us too. And just when you think you’ve got your head around the realities of modern dating, a new relationship trend pops up outta nowhere. Now
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So, What Is It Exactly?
It’s probably easier to say what it isn’t. White Clawing isn’t when you date someone who is cute and then you learn over time that you have zero in common with them. White Clawing is when you date someone purely because of their looks or clout, despi
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