Innholdsfortegnelse for 6-Feb-2023 i Woman

Our children and grandchildren hate us talking about it, and it may come as a surprise to them, but (shock, horror!) when it comes to sex, we don’t just stop as we get older! In fact, for many, sex becomes better with age. And yet, assumptions that sex is ‘just for the young’ mean doctors are dismissing the concerns of people in their 50s and 60s, experts have warned. Those in middle age fear seeking help for their sexual health, due to concerns of being judged as ‘sex maniacs’. But women, whatever their age, should not feel ashamed about their sexual desires. In the past three decades, divorce rates in the over-60s have doubled, leaving many pursuing passion later in life. Studies show sex three times a week can make…

Columnist It’s time to get out of your comfort zone Now that we’re emerging, blinking from the dark tunnel of January, it’s time for some new-ness. Something fresh and different to keep us from stagnating, to keep us inspired, a deviation from our normal and a shifting up in the gear of change. Change. Sometimes that word can make us shudder because it takes courage to do something different. I’m not talking hard and challenging (although bring that on too!), I just mean something that pushes the boundaries of thought and bravery. For example, continuing Dry January right up to next December. Why the hell not? What does alcohol actually do for us anyway? It’s the same with biscuits, cakes and other sugary foods, which now and then are fine,…

WOMAN’S GP DR PHILIPPA KAYE ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK There are patients with eye problems, such as conjunctivitis or blepharitis, in my GP surgery regularly, but when I ask them when the last time they had a routine eye test was, they often shrug! Here are my tips on making sure your eyes stay in great condition this season and beyond. 1 GET TESTED In general, this should be done at a high-street optician every two years. It may be that diabetics, over 70s, children under 16 and adults over 40 with a family history of glaucoma will be advised to have an annual check. Tests are free on the NHS for children, those over 70 and if you are on particular benefits, such as income support,…

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£9.3 MILLION PROSECCO POP PRINCESS While her career as a singer has seen Kylie Minogue earn more than any of us could ever dream of, her moneymaking doesn’t end there. The star, 54, has a multimillion-pound side hustle selling her own range of wines, with sales data revealing that every one-and-a-half seconds someone is knocking back a glass of her vino. The singer’s signature rosé bubbly quickly became a bestseller in the UK and with her range selling over seven million bottles around the world last year, she raked in a huge £9.3 million. Clearly, it’s not just the tunes that Kylie brings to the party! AMANDA Will she finally get Holly’s job? Amanda Holden was once a regular figure on This Morning, often stepping in for Holly Willoughby, 41,…

SOPHIE HINCHLIFFE Welcome to Hinch Farm Cleaning influencer Sophie Hinchliffe, aka Mrs Hinch, momentarily put her marigolds aside to write her debut children’s book, Welcome to Hinch Farm, set for release this week. It follows the adventures of her sons Ronnie, now three, and one-year-old Lennie, as well as fur baby Henry after the family moved from Essex to their beloved Hinch Farm. The social media sensation, 32, said, ‘This is by far the most sentimental and heart-warming project I have ever, ever had the joy of working on.’ CHANNING TATUM Sparkella series Tutus and sparkles aren’t what spring to mind when we think of Channing Tatum, but the Magic Mike and action movie star is quite the softie when it comes to his daughter Everly, nine. Channing, 42, has…

Style | Beauty | Health Indulge in some winter comfort with the ultimate pampering buy – this gorgeous Sanctuary shower oil. The scent is the real sell – a blend of jasmine, grapefruit and vanilla notes, to help you relax and lift your spirits in seconds. Shower oils are also brilliant multitaskers, nourishing your body while cleaning it, so you won’t have to follow on with body moisturiser. Just wrap up in your robe and relax. Sanctuary Spa Ultra Rich Shower Oil, £8.50, Sainsbury’s…

While one of your closest friends may have an overflowing social calendar, you might rely on a consistent routine and lots of alone time to keep your mood stable and your energy levels steady. The truth is, there’s no ‘right’ way to fill your tank – we’re all different. Use our easy test to find out what you should prioritise. Knowing what you need most in life will be the difference between flopping or flying through the next couple of months until spring arrives. THE QUIZ Tick the answers that suit you best, then read on to find out more. 1 You feel like your to-do list has become endless. You… □ A Work non-stop until everything is ticked off. □ B Get started but soon find yourself…

Bold brights Make a statement with a vibrant palette of fuchsia pink and peacock blue. Stick to deeper tones to help create a snug space to induce sleep, especially if you’re planning on painting. A dark sludgy tone on the walls will help to ground bold accessories and furnishings. Calm neutrals Shades of white are given an elevated look with the introduction of natural and textured elements. Work in wood and jute to add a touch of warmth to the cool colour scheme. Play with different fabrics to add interest, such as faux fur, seersucker and embroidered cottons. Artisanal prints Mix and match different patterns to create a hand-crafted, rustic look – use classic stripes and checks, teamed with botanical motifs and abstract designs. Keep the clashing prints cohesive with…

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Set in the Swinging Sixties, new comedy drama Funny Woman stars Gemma Arterton as Barbara Parker, a Blackpool beauty queen who moves to London in search of fame. Based on Nick Hornby’s 2014 novel Funny Girl, the six-parter follows Barbara’s rise to stardom after she lands a role in a sitcom. Here, Gemma reveals more… Tell us about Barbara… Her mum disappeared when she was young and her dad George (David Threlfall) raised her. They have a very close relationship and that’s where she gets her love of comedy from. She wants more from life than being a beauty queen, working in a Blackpool rock shop and becoming a wife, so she goes to London to try and make it as something. What attracted you to the role? Sometimes you…

Columnist WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TRUST IS BROKEN? New figures showing how many Met police officers stand accused of crimes against women, ranging from rape to domestic abuse, are truly shocking. It’s almost as though, as an institution, they’ve been harbouring wrong ’uns for years, with 1,071 officers and staff accused of these offences in the past 10 years. You can’t help but draw the conclusion that there are many dodgy cops in London who have absolutely no right to be enforcing the law over others. Some of them should actually be behind bars themselves. The case of PC David Carrick beggars belief. Nine times he could have been stopped after complaints were filed and ‘investigated’ but nine times his victims were failed – allowing him to carry out a staggering…

It seems almost unthinkable to be true, but Prince Harry has thoughts of a second book. Not content with his autobiography Spare raining enough missiles upon his family to raze the walls of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Highgrove combined, it seems there might be more. Harry, 38, confessed that the original book was 800 pages and had to be cut down to 400. ‘It could have been two books,’ he explained. ‘The hard bit was taking things out. And then there were other bits that I shared with JR [his ghostwriter], which I had to say “look, I’m telling you this just for context, but there’s absolutely no way I’m putting it in there”.’ Harry and Meghan signed a four-book deal with Penguin Random House for a reported £32…

Columnist KARMA IS, AS THEY SAY, A FUNNY THING Presumably, Harry thought that by writing his autobiography, Charles and William would come running through the meadows of Montecito, arms outstretched, and scoop up their errant boy, murmuring soft words of apology to him and Meghan. That Harry would finally get the bigger bedroom at Balmoral, that the world would applaud his struggles, and that his stepmother would once again fall into public opprobrium. However, Harry appears to have become the butt of US talk show jokes, his approval ratings have plummeted, and now he and Meghan have, according to some polls, become less popular in America than Camilla. It’s an extraordinary and complete role reversal from just six weeks ago, when their popularity was still riding high Stateside. Now, according…

De-frizz fast A mop of fuzz makes hair look tired. Color Wow One-Minute Transformation Styling Cream, £21.50, uk.colorwowhair.com, is like a sedative for wild hair – it calms down flyaways in seconds without having to hit hair with heat. Apply a small amount to frizzy sections (it’s always better to add more than apply too much) and brush through. Chill out Keep your beauty tools, eye cream and face masks in the fridge to apply when you get up in the morning. When products are cold, they deliver a superior lifting and tightening effect, and a chilled eye cream will help to depuff excess bagging a lot faster than at room temperature. Botanics Ice Rollers, £16 for two, Boots, harness the power of cryotherapy – a treatment using freezing cold…

Watching my daughter up on stage, my heart swelled with pride. At just 10 years old, Rosie had written, produced and starred in her very own musical, Forever and a Day, along with her sister Ellie, then 13, and two of their best friends. Rosie was a star in the making, and, for her, the sky was the limit. But within eight months, my beautiful, talented daughter was gone, and I knew that without Rosie, life would never be the same. I’d always loved the theatre. My own mother, June, had founded a school for the performing arts in 1947, now called Redroofs, and as an adult, I too became passionate about coaching young performers. So when my daughter Ellie was born in 1988, followed by Rosie in 1991, it…

Cannellini beans in tomato sauce (cannellini all’uccelletto) This traditional Tuscan dish is very simple to prepare. Think of it as Italy’s version of baked beans. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS, PLUS SOAKING TIME COOK 50 MINS ✱ 250g dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in cold water ✱ 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus an extra drizzle ✱ 8 sage leaves ✱ 1 garlic clove, finely sliced ✱ ½ red chilli, finely chopped (optional) ✱ 250ml tomato passata ✱ 4 slices of rustic bread 1 Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then place in a saucepan with plenty of cold water, bring to the boil and cook until tender, about 40–50 mins – check the cooking time on the packet. Drain, reserving about 100ml of the cooking water. 2 Heat the…