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    Chloe Gray

    Chloe Gray

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    Contributing Health Writer

    Chloe Gray is a freelance journalist who writes and talks about health, fitness, and wellbeing through a feminist lens. She was part of the launch team for Stylist magazine's fitness brand, Strong Women, and has written for i news, Women's Health, Red magazine, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, and more. She's all about building mental and physical strength, eating delicious food that fuels you well, and making the fitness industry more accessible and enjoyable. She's also a qualified fitness trainer and research nerd, so you can be sure everything you read is backed by proper science. 

    Latest articles by Chloe Gray

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      Sensitive skin shouldn't be a barrier to good products.

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      A guide to even more pleasurable sex.

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      Perfect for partners or toys (or both).

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      You'll like these.

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      Orgasms delivered next day.

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      Try from at home or the gym.

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      Curls really are for the girls.

      By Chloe Gray

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      Glute exercises are one of the easiest ways to strengthen and tone: 6 best to try, according to top PT's

      The only moves you need for bigger, stronger glutes.

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      Back exercises are one of the simplest ways to strengthen and tone: 6 best for women, according to top experts

      Ready to give weight training a go?

      By Chloe Gray

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