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Teen became pregnant from oral sex: doctors investigating say there is no other explanation

The teenager from Lesotho, in Southern Africa, visited hospital complaining of abdominal pain, only to discover she was nine months pregnant under a bizarre series of events.

Medics have recorded a unique case of a teenage girl who became pregnant from giving oral sex through a bizarre series of events.

The unnamed 15-year-old from Lesotho, in Southern Africa, visited hospital complaining of abdominal pain, only for tests to reveal she was nine months pregnant and about to give birth.

Doctors were shocked to discover the girl didn't have a vaginal opening, a rare birth defect called distal vaginal atresia that scientists estimate only affects between one in 4,000 to 10,000 newborn girls.

The condition also made it impossible for her to give birth through her vagina, with her son having to be delivered via C-section instead.

Puzzled medics questioned the girl on how she became pregnant and eventually learned that nine months prior she had attended hospital for a stab wound to her stomach region shortly after giving oral sex.

She told a nurse she had been attacked by her ex when he found her performing the sex act on her new boyfriend.

Medics, writing in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, said this led them to conclude the sperm she had swallowed had travelled to her reproductive organs from her stomach via these stab wounds, resulting in conception.

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Shoving that final bag of rubbish into your neighbour's bin because yours is overflowing, or maybe just to avoid the stink. But what may seem like a harmless act could land you with a whopping £400 fine.

Using someone else's wheelie bin, either out of convenience or even if yours is full, is technically considered fly-tipping under UK law and may land you in serious trouble with local authorities if you get found out.

Waste experts have warned that bin bandits risk being hit with penalties ranging from 150 to 400 quid just for dumping their rubbish in other people's bins.

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How to load a dishwasher must be one of the most hotly-debated household subjects – and a cause for many an argument.

From the arrangement of the plates to the position of the cutlery, and even where to put the tablet, there's no shortage of contentious issues.

Now, in an effort to put the debate to bed, an expert shares five things he'd never do when stacking his machine.

Andrew Laughlin, a researcher at consumer champion Which?, said common mistakes include not taking the time to stack properly.

Laughlin also reveals whether it's a good or bad idea to pre-rinse your dishes – and whether or not it means they come out cleaner.

'Every year, we put more than 60 consumer dishwashers through our rigorous labs tests,' he said.

'But I'm a dishwasher user too, with my own preferences as to how things should be done.

'These are things that I wouldn't do with my dishwasher – either because they're not necessary, or could even mess up how your dishwasher works.'

It's one of the most common mistakes people make when stacking their machine, and also one of the most pointless.

According to the expert, there's no reason to pre-rinse your plates before you stack them, no matter how heavily stained they are.

As long as you have scraped off any food leftovers into the bin, you can stick your dishes straight into the dishwasher rack.

It's a myth that rinsing plates off before putting them in the dishwasher means they will end up cleaner.

'For some, the thought of not rinsing plates before loading them into the dishwasher will fill them with horror – but I never bother rinsing crockery,' Laughlin said in a Which? blog post.

'Most dishwasher programs pre-rinse your dishes, so you won't need to waste water and money by running them under the tap.

'Modern, all-in-one dishwasher tablets are more than capable of taking on any mess thanks to a combination of powder and gel-based detergents.'
Pre-rinsing dishes one of the most common mistakes people make when stacking their machine - and also one of the most pointless


According to a 2020 study by Fairy Liquid, 36 per cent of dishwasher users in the UK rinse dishes by hand with soap and water before loading into the dishwasher.

USING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

Putting the dishwasher tablet securely into its little dispenser is part of the loading routine, but it's actually not necessary.

In fact, too many times a semi-dissolved tablet is still in there at the end of a cycle because the dispenser hasn't opened – leaving our plates, cups and bowls unclean.

According to Laughlin, a more effective tactic, which also saves time and fuss, is just bunging the tablet straight into the body of the dishwasher.

'You might worry about the detergent getting washed away in the pre-wash,' he said.

'Sure, dishwasher tablets start to dissolve on contact with water – as anyone who has reached into the bag with wet hands will know.

'But most modern tablets won't be fully dissolved in the pre-wash cycle

'Plus, it's part of the cleaning cycle, anyway.'
The detergent dispenser is designed to release your dishwasher tablet at the optimum moment during the wash cycle - but you can just chuck it straight into the body of your dishwasher

The detergent dispenser is designed to release your dishwasher tablet at the optimum moment during the wash cycle - but you can just chuck it straight into the body of your dishwasher
Water pressure down the bottom is higher, meaning delicate glass items or light plastic containers should be placed in the top rack. This graphic shows solid tips for stacking your dishwasher

STACKING RANDOMLY

Haphazardly stuffing all your plates and bowls into the machine in a disorganized fashion may be a technique employed by many – especially when pressed for time.

But this is a big blunder that can prevent your crockery from coming out shining clean.

Dishwasher owners should always stack plates and flat items facing inwards – with the stained side towards the rotating spray arms at the bottom.

Water pressure down the bottom is higher, meaning delicate glass items or light plastic containers should be placed in the top rack – so they don't break or get knocked around.

'Pots, pans, deep bowls and other such items should face down,' said Laughlin, adding: 'Make sure no large items are placed in a way that will block the spray arm.'

'Don't overfill the dishwasher, and make sure you space out dishes and cutlery so that the water and detergent can reach the whole load.'
In 2015, engineers tracked water movement inside dishwashers before concluding that plates should be arranged in a circle, but with carbohydrate-stained dishes at the centre and protein-stained dishes around the edge.

Carbohydrate-based stains need the full force of the water jets to get clean, while protein based foods need more contact with the chemical detergent

'On the whole, anything that needs harder cleaning, such as baking trays or pots and pans, goes on the lower rack where the water pressure is higher,' the expert said.

Some dishwasher users like to see how much they can fit in there in one go, but it's key to ensure plates aren't touching.

SKIPPING MAINTENANCE

The expert also said he would never skip dishwasher maintenance to keep it in the best possible shape and prolong its lifespan.

Essential maintenance includes topping up your salt at least monthly – which softens the water to help prevent limescale build-up and make your glasses gleam.

Depending on how many washes you do you may also have to fill up the rinse aid every few weeks.

Rise aid lowers the surface tension of water, so it more easily slides off dishes in the dishwasher and can drain and evaporate away.

Meanwhile, regularly cleaning the filter – at least monthly – can also help prevent build-up of left-over food, bad odours and filthy plates.
Rinse aid help water rinse off of your dishes and glasses by reducing the surface tension of the water, meaning it sticks to surfaces less easily and can drain and evaporate away (file photo)

LOADING WOOD OR SHARP KNIVES

Lastly, some items just should never go in a dishwasher because they can get damaged, even from one cleaning cycle.

Wooden items like spoons and chopping boards can swell and splinter due to the water exposure, while blades of sharp knives can be dulled.

'Non-stick items and most insulated mugs are also a no-no as dishwashing can ruin special coatings and vacuum seals,'

How to load a dishwasher, according to science: Experts reveal exactly how to pack your crockery - and why you should NEVER pre-rinse dishes
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The expert also names three things he would do with his dishwasher – including taking the time to load efficiently.

Also, people should make use of the adjustable racks for taller items, such as long-stemmed wine glasses, and 'use the programs effectively'.

'Modern dishwashers have an array of programs to choose from, but typically, there's always a main or auto cycle, a quick wash and an eco program,' Laughlin said.

Main programs usually wash at a temperature between 131°F-149°F (55°C-65°C) and are designed for mixed loads, while 'auto' senses how dirty your dishes are adjusts water temperature and wash duration accordingly.

Quick, fast or 'rapid' cycles are intended for lightly soiled dishes or small loads that just need a quick clean – not intended for full and everyday loads.

Lastly, eco or energy-saving programs are designed to use less water and wash at lower temperatures, but usually take well over three hours to complete.

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Almost one MILLION people in Britain cannot speak English

Official statistics reveal that 10 per cent of the country's residents that were born overseas speak little to no English.

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Almost one MILLION people in Britain cannot speak English

Official statistics reveal that 10 per cent of the country's residents that were born overseas speak little to no English.

There's a sizeable group within those considered English, who can't speak the language.   
They've less of an excuse.

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On Wednesday night amid astonishing moves to give minorities special treatment in the courts.

All ethnic minorities and transgender people convicted of a crime should be treated differently under measures due to come into force in less than four weeks.

The Conservatives said it could open the door to softer sentences for minorities, and risked making the criminal courts 'anti-white and anti-Christian'.

And it reignited a row from last summer, during the riots in the wake of the Southport murders, of various groups being treated differently by the justice system.

The new rules, distributed to magistrates and judges by the Sentencing Council yesterday, say it must 'normally be considered necessary' for the courts to commission a 'pre-sentence report' about criminals if they come from 'an ethnic minority, cultural minority, and/or faith minority community'.

The move, which came following lobbying by the respective groups, would also apply to all women and transgender criminals, as well as others such as young adults and addicts.

Pre-sentence reports often set out reasons why a jail sentence would be detrimental for an offender.

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Meghan Markle's 'family favourite' spaghetti bears a STRIKING resemblance to another chef's recipe

The Duchess of Sussex rustled up pasta with kale, lemon, tomatoes and parmesan in one pan for her friend and make-up artist Daniel Martin in the first episode of her Netflix show With Love, Meghan. Meghan said it was a 'favourite' in the Sussex household in Montecito, adding: 'When I make this, I make this for my family'.
Daniel can be heard exclaiming that the spaghetti is 'so f***ing good' as Meghan nods and calls it hearty and healthy.

But eagle-eyed cooking enthusiasts and critics have pointed out that the dish is very similar to a British chef's recipe from ten years ago. Anna Jones  created 'kale, tomato and lemon magic one-pot spaghetti' was revealed to the world in her 2015 cookbook A Modern Way to Cook.

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DOCTORS have issued a stark warning to millions with nut allergies, after a teenager died from a reaction triggered during sex.

The male teen had received oral sex from another man who had recently eaten peanut butter, according to Canadian doctors.

A teen with a peanut allergy died after receiving oral sex from a date who had recently eaten peanuts, first of its kind.

During the act, the 'adolescent,' whose age and name were not disclosed, began experiencing breathing problems and used an inhaler - which he carried with him at all times.

He collapsed, and someone called for help, but by the time paramedics got there 45 minutes later, he had no pulse.

He was eventually revived and placed on life support, but suffered severe brain damage after being deprived of oxygen for so long.

Just one day later, the teen died in hospital.

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Storm Debi swoops in: Met Office issues warnings for large swathes of the UK with 'disruptive' 80mph gusts and heavy downpours set to wreak travel chaos and power outrages

The Met office has issued for large parts of the UK, as the storm is forecast to sweep across Ireland before reaching northern England and parts of Wales today, with the potential for 80mph gusts.

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how do you get rid of old sex toys?

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how do you get rid of old sex toys?

Recycling vibrators isn't something most people think about, and that's exactly why we need to talk about it. Vibrators are part of self-care and wellness, but when they stop working, they don't just disappear—they become e-waste, just like old phones or electric toothbrushes.

The problem? Hardly any recycling programs even acknowledge that vibrators exist. Toothbrushes? Yes. Hairdryers? Sure.

But vibrators? Silence. This lack of guidance leaves people with no clear disposal options, which often means sex toys end up in landfills—something we should all work to avoid.