From the days of Poly Styrene and the punk movement, wearing safety pins and rubber and PVC, and singing Oh Bondage Up Yours, the world of submissive and domination relationships have been surprisingly mainstream. In the 1990s, the Queen of Pop Madonna released a whole album of songs that were dedicated to the kinkier side of sex and relationships, with that album, Erotica, being a worldwide smash hit, and the subsequent videos for Justify My Love, Human Nature and Erotica all exploring the world of S&M. Her pop successors Rihanna and Lady Gaga, have also brought S&M, dominatrix and submissive to the pop charts and therefore to the mainstream, and…

Some children find school life a challenge and may struggle with a particular subject, or have issues with their classmates. By being aware of your child’s behaviour, it can help you to spot any negative changes that may require you to take action. Manor Lodge School have kindly shared the following tips to help you to identify if your child is unhappy at school and what you can do to help… Have you seen less of your child lately? If you have noticed that your child is spending more time alone or shut away in their bedroom, and less time with family and friends, then this could be a sign…

Holiday time is here, and if you have already booked up for some fun in the sun, now is the time to start thinking about your packing needs. This may apply to your wardrobe, your toiletries, your sun protection, or your own, general protection. If you are looking forward to an upcoming holiday, I have put together some guides for items that may well be worth packing in your case or hand luggage.This is the first post, look out for more upcoming over the next few weeks. Mosquito Repellent Bands and Spray One of the worst things about spending time in the sun is the threat of mosquito’s. Their bites…

In any workplace, there is a need for an effective, all encompassing communications platform that can pass on information, leave a space for any questions to be asked, and can include all members of the team. This can be a format that can stop misinformation and misunderstandings spreading at a rate that can then become an issue. The new Blink employee engagement platform is an employee experience app with the mission to improve the lives of front line workers through technology and empower them by giving them a voice. The App can let workers at all levels know everything they need to know, and let them be further included in work…

I am happy and proud to say that I live in a period property. My mid terraced home was built in 1898 and is in a pretty good state of repair considering she celebrated her 120th birthday last year. If you live in a period property, or are considering buying one, one concern may be just how environmentally friendly your home can be considering it was built at a time when this wasn’t such an important consideration. The truth is, with a little thought and attention to detail, you can make your period property more eco-friendly, as well as super stylish too. Timber Sash Windows Beautiful, original timber sash windows…