Opinion
Views and opinion on the biggest stories of the day from the Editors at Marie Claire
Opinion
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Marie Claire's Response To The 'A4 Waist Challenge'
A disturbing new competitive slimming fad is spreading across social media. Here's our reaction to it...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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The Worst Day Of My Life: ‘I hated being pregnant’
From showcasing a baby bump to organising The Big Day, there are certain life stages that society regards as the peak of female happiness. But what if your experience doesn’t live up to the hype? One woman shares her story…
By Marie Claire
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Reader Poll: Do Naked Selfies And Feminism Mix?
When Kim Kardashian-West posted that naked selfie last week, the internet was divided...
By Caroline Leaper
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Wouldn't it be nice to get what you want ALL the time?
Want to become the most powerful person in the office? Here's how...
By Francesca Rice
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9 Times Saudi Arabia Made Us Go 'WTF'
In suprising news, Saudi Arabia has declared itself 'one of the very first countries which promoted human rights'. Whoever would have thought it.
By Marie Claire
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We Asked Malala's Dad Whether You Can Be An Activist AND Lead A Normal Life
An interview with Malala’s father led Anya Meyerowitz to question how much she could do for a worthy cause, and whether it would mean giving up her current lifestyle...
By Marie Claire
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This Is How I Am My Own Best Friend (And You Can Be Too)
Our #BREAKFREE from Fear Campaign Ambassador Laura Jane Williams tells us how to love ourselves and gives us her tricks for seeing the world through a happy filter...
By Marie Claire
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What It Feels Like... To Go Grey At 14
We pluck them out and cover them up - but what about when you've been grey for over half your life? Author Kate Riordan shares her story...
By Marie Claire
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'My Complex, Contradictory Relationship With Fear'
Life is strange, and life is scary. But when you've survived adolescence, what's left to fear?
By Marie Claire
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'Dear Daughter, Why I Struggle To Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway'
As part of her 'Dear Daughter' blog series, Anna Mansell explains why she feels so scared so often...
By Marie Claire
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'My Life Was Perfect... Then My Mum Died'
Overcoming her fear of failure wasn't on Naomi Barrow's priority list. Until her circumstances changed, and she was forced to reassess everything...
By Marie Claire
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'The More Extreme The Fear, The More Likely It Is To Change Your Life'
With the possible exception of white water rafting, fear is usually a signal that something is worth doing, says writer Daisy Buchanan
By Marie Claire
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'I'm Not Judgemental - I'm Just Honest. And That Takes Guts.'
As part of our #BREAKFREE campaign, writer Kemi Alemoru explains why being honest has cost her one of her closest friends
By Marie Claire
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What it feels like to get an ovarian cancer diagnosis
When she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer last year, Chloe Jackson wasn't sure what to expect. Here she explains how she coped, and what she learned...
By Marie Claire
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'You Can't Label People - It's Just Not Possible'
This week, we're breaking free from our tendency to make snap judgements about strangers. Here, one writer recalls the moment she knew she had to change her ways...
By Marie Claire
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Why now is the time to shout about racism
As President Trump issues a travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries and bans Syrian refugees from entering the US indefinitely, entrepreneur Heidy Rehman explains why Trump and Brexit should encourage us all to #calloutracism
By Marie Claire
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Why The Plastic Bag Charge Isn't The End Of The World
The government has introduced a plastic bag charge of 5p so here are some cheaper, more stylish alternatives
By Marie Claire
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Girls Should Put Down The Barbies And Pick Up The Lego
A top female scientist has claimed gendered toys are harming child development
By Marie Claire
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The Ashley Madison Hack: Did The People Who Cheated Deserve To Be Exposed?
Ashley Madison, the dating website with the controversial tagline ‘life is short, have an affair’, has been hacked...
By Caroline Leaper
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This 'Beach Body Ready' Ad Has Been Ruled 'Not Offensive' By Watchdog. Do You Agree?
After much controversy, the ASA rules that Protein World's campaign doesn't objectify women.
By Marie Claire
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6 Gross Things We Discovered About The Playboy Mansion In Former Playmate Holly Madison’s New Book
Former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison is about to release a tell-all book about her time in the Playboy Mansion...
By Caroline Leaper
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Warning To Travellers: Don’t Get Naked On Sacred Mountains
23-year-old British woman faces three months in prison for ‘causing Malaysian earthquake’ after posing naked with friends.
By Marie Claire
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Chill Out Guys, It’s Just A Tampon!
Men and women are taking selfies with tampons to remove the stigma surrounding periods.
By Marie Claire
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Why We'll All Be Watching The Women's World Cup
The biggest-ever women’s world cup kicks-off on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know…
By Marie Claire
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Women Were The General Election's Real Winners Last Night
30% of elected MPs are now women after last night's result
By Marie Claire
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It Was Never A Dress: This Is How The Female Toilet Sign SHOULD Be…
The traditional ladies' toilet sign has been given a kick-ass makeover.
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Dear Mr Osborne, Is It Time To Stop The Tampon Tax?
200,000 men and women want to scrap the tampon tax and yesterday they knocked on the door of 11 Downing Street
By Marie Claire