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Regine Thoeren ran Cologne's only erotic store for women for 25 years. At the end of 2019, the now 65-year-old closed "Lady's Toys" for good — the competition from the internet just became too intense. DW's Meet the Germans host Rachel Stewart had a chat with her to find out more about the Germans' sex life. DW: Ms. Thoeren, over the past couple of years, the Germans have spent a lot of time with their loved ones at home — inevitably due to the coronavirus pandemic. How do you think that has affected their sex life ? Regine Thoeren:Unfortunately, it was too often not in a good way... Studies show that there is more violence against women , as well as more violence against children. People are living crammed together in spaces that are often too small. Unfortunately, I have nothing better to report. There is certainly a number of people who have flourished by spending time in close quarters, but it is a minority. Watch video 05:36 Love, dating and … [Read more...] about Germans and sex: It’s complicated

REVIEW: If you haven’t heard of The Girl On The Train , read the novel and/or watched the film, you have may have been living under a rock. The book, published in 2015, made first-time thriller writer Paula Hawkins a lot of money, selling more than 23 million copies worldwide and prompting a Hollywood adaptation. Central character Rachel Watson is a lonely woman in the grip of a midlife crisis, who was so drunk she can’t remember what happened the night a woman went missing – but knows she witnessed something or was somehow involved. The book centres on three first-person narratives – that of Rachel; of Anna Watson, the wife who supplanted Rachel with her ex, Tom; and Megan Hipwell, the missing woman. READ MORE: The Girl on the Train: Netflix's wild Bollywood adaptation goes off the rails Filmmakers did their best to make Emily Blunt less attractive for 'The Girl on the Train' Watch: The Girl on the Train' movie trailer It explores the meaty themes of jealousy, … [Read more...] about Stage version of The Girl On The Train engaging, despite clunky script

A legal battle unfolding in Missouri could soon make the Show Me State the only one in America without a single medical abortion clinic. On Monday, a state arbiter will hear arguments from both sides in Planned Parenthood's fight to stop state officials from shutting down its abortion clinic in St. Louis, Missouri. The facility is currently the only medical abortion clinic still operating in the state. However, earlier this year, Missouri health officials refused to renew its license, asserting that the clinic had failed to meet state standards. According to Reuters, officials had made the determination after conducting mandatory interviews with several physicians who were involved in what the health department deemed to be "life-threatening" abortions performed at the clinic. Planned Parenthood has shot down that argument, however, asserting that the state did not have the right to force the clinic's staff to give interviews in the first place. In June, the women's … [Read more...] about Missouri could soon become the only U.S. state without a single abortion clinic

Lorraine: Sally Dexter discusses Faith Dingle’s health Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and his wife Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) have been particularly struggling with money in recent weeks on Emmerdale . This has led the father of one to steal pheasants from the grounds of Home Farm so his family could have something to eat, which didn't go down too well with Kim Tate (Claire King) when she found out what was going on. However, after striking a deal with Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) earlier this week on the ITV soap, the ruthless businesswoman gave the hapless Dingle a job. However, this isn't how he and his loved ones could … [Read more...] about Emmerdale theory: Dingle family discover secret fortune as they become millionaires

Bosch: Legacy trailer stars Titus Welliver Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Bosch Legacy sees the story of former police detective Harry Bosch (played by Titus Welliver) continue after deciding to leave the force. The Amazon Prime Vide o series saw not only the return of Bosch himself but his daughter Maddie (Madison Lintz) as well who is now pursuing a career as a police officer. As Maddie must learn all of the necessary skills needed for the profession, so did Lintz and her co-star Denise Sanchez. Related articles Sally Dexter partner: Is Emmerdale's Faith Dingle star married? Emmerdale theory: Murder rocks the village as … [Read more...] about Bosch Legacy actress shares Madison Lintz’ reaction to LAPD training on set ‘hysterical’

It's not an art installation; it's rotisserie lettuce plants, going around and around inside a vertical farm, in the middle of downtown Jackson, Wyoming. This little tenth-of-an-acre plot produces 100,000 pounds of produce a year. Architect Nona Yehia is one of the founders of Vertical Harvest, which opened in 2016. She said, "Jackson has a four-month growing season, and so we really wanted to extend that. What we had was this plot of land, 30 feet wide by 150 feet long. So, we decided, 'Well, what if we go up? Could we make more food?'" And not just lettuce: "There's snow outside on the mountain, and we're still producing tomatoes for our community," she told correspondent Martha Teichner. And all kinds of microgreens, including samples for their edible flower program: "This is kind of a little bit of our Willy Wonka part of the tour where you never know what you're going to get!" Vertical farming is possible because LED lighting has gotten cheaper and more efficient. The … [Read more...] about Vertical farms: A rising form of agriculture

If you struggle with anxiety , you’ll know that it totally takes over your body and mind. When you’re overwhelmed by stress and worry, you can’t think straight. The worst-case scenario seems the most likely, and even the most preposterous fears feel entirely realistic. Anxiety legitimately changes how we view the world – and science backs this up. Albert Moukheiber, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, explores this in his new book, Your Brain Is Playing Tricks On You: How The Brain Shapes Opinions And Perceptions. One key area he breaks down is something called perception bias. ‘Anxiety is closely related to stress, which first and foremost is a physical reaction to a bodily danger,’ Albert tells Metro.co.uk. ‘That’s why we feel it primarily in our body which goes into a fight and flight reflex ‘But it also modulates how we perceive the world. For evolutionary reasons, our brain gets into a hypervigilance pattern (every tiny little detail become very … [Read more...] about How anxiety changes the way our brain sees the world (and how to reset it)

A "committed and fanatical Islamist terrorist" researched what Muslims should do if they are approaching death on the eve of stabbing the veteran Conservative MP Sir David Amess to death, a court has been told. Ali Harbi Ali is accused of stabbing the politician 21 times in a "frenzied" attack at the MP's constituency surgery, having tricked his way to getting an appointment on Oct 15. In planning his attack, the Crown say he landed on a webpage that posed the question “What should a person do if they think their death is approaching?” on an Islamic question and answer forum on Oct 12. And on the day before the attack, he searched Google for Muslim burial grounds, which took him to Eternal Gardens Muslim Burial Ground in Lindon, just off the A20 in Sidcup. The jury were shown CCTV images of Ali's journey from north London to Southend, where he talked to a police officer and security guards, laughed with commuters and smiled at children and their mothers. On the opening day of … [Read more...] about Terror suspect researched what Muslims should do if they are ‘approaching death’ on eve of stabbing, court told

May 22, 2022 - 19:27 BST New mum Leigh-Anne Pinnock treats fans to new photos of twin babies with fiancé Andre Gray – see adorable pics It's official, Leigh-Anne Pinnock 's twins win the cutest celebrity baby photo of the day award. MORE: 10 most iconic celebrity pregnancy reveals of all time The Little Mix star shared a series of new pictures on her Instagram page on Sunday featuring herself and her fiancé Andre Gray holding their nine-month-old twins. The family were all dressed in black, with the babies wearing Little Mix Confetti Tour hoodies! Loading the player... WATCH: Little Mix stars show off their baby bumps The three pictures are absolutely adorable – in one snap, a baby reaches out and touches Leigh-Anne's face, and in another, the babies place their hands on each other's heads. Leigh-Anne, 30, simply captioned the post with three black heart emojis , and of course, her fans were quick to … [Read more...] about Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock dresses twin babies in Little Mix merch – and fans are obsessed

WHEN you want to catch the best films but didn't have chance to make it to the cinema, don't worry as Netflix isn't the only place to turn. Look no further for a round-up of Amazon Prime Video's best films for inspiration. Not already signed up? You can head over to the Amazon website to sign up to a 30-day free trial. Drama 1. Whiplash A film about drumming doesn't sound that interesting, but when it comes to Whiplash, it really is. J.K Simmons plays a sociopathic drum teacher who engages in a tense tug of war with young and talented student Andrew, played by Miles Teller. The film looks at how hate and respect are often not too far removed from each other, and it makes a compelling watch. Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94% 2. Hunt For The Wilderpeople A national manhunt begins for foster uncle and his nephew who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. A juvenile delinquent who was abandoned by his mother, he's taken to live with a … [Read more...] about The 20 best films on Amazon Prime Video to watch right now