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Men Are Banned From This New Hotel in Spain

The island of Mallorca in Spain, has just opened the doors of Spain’s first women-only hotel. Som Dona Hotel welcomes women starting 14 years old and of all sexual orientations, while strictly bans men from entering the property. Mallorca is known as an ”island of love” that gets packed in summer. However, Som Dona has decided to exclude heterosexual couples from their lavish hotel.

Som Dona, a luxurious hotel of only 39 rooms

Situated in the Porto Cristo on the Manacor coast, This women-only hotel is the first of its kind in Spain. It claims that it’s a property for ” Women to escape stress and to disconnect”. The hotel is designed as ‘‘light, fairy and with a feminine touch’‘ as was described by the Sun Newspaper. Besides banning men, the hotel also doesn’t accept guests under 14 years of age.

This lavishing property only has 39 rooms for rent, each equipped with big comfortable beds, and nice spacious bathrooms. The rooftop holds bali beds to relax, as well as a beach-style pool. It also has a wellness center, gym, spa and a fancy bar/restaurant.

Females are apparently in love with Som Dona Hotel

Since the hotel opened this summer, offering quite reasonable prices for the quality of its services. Women have been gushing over the idea, the place and the service on TripAdvisor. The property’s president, Joan Enric Capellá, said surveys conducted by the group revealed that female customers liked the idea of a women-only hotel.  Apparently, the surveys showed that 50% of women planning to travel to Mallorca this summer, are interested in a-women-only hotel.

Although Som Dona does have male employees, women do have a higher chance of obtaining the job.

Photos: Pixabay, Somhotels.es

French Bulldog Dies Minutes After his Owner Passed Away

The heartbreaking story of Nero, the French bulldog who passed away 15 minutes after his owner died.

The story concerns Scottish man Stuart Hutchison, who was diagnosed with brain cancer 8 years ago. Eventually, he lost the battle, but he wasn’t the only one. His faithful dog Nero was found dead just minutes after.

He had three dogs, but Nero was his favorite

According to Stuart’s wife Danielle, the couple shared custody of 3 dogs. However, they have always shared a special relationship, and ‘‘were like one man and his dog,” as she confessed to Daily Mirror.

Nero was found dead by the father of Danielle. After hearing the news of her husband’s death, she broke her glasses. When her father went to get her another pair, he found Nero sick laying on the floor. The vet told the family that the dog ” had ruptured something in his spine but he had been totally fine before that’.

This strange yet tragic accident illustrates the solid relationship between dogs and their owners. When Stuart kew he was dying, he chose to go home instead of the hospital, and be with his wife and his dogs.

Why are dogs so loyal?

Scientifically speaking, dogs and their owners, during interaction; petting, talking and stroking. It was concluded that during interaction, oxytocin levels of both dogs and owners increased. Dogs also demonstrate amazing empathy towards humans. Researchers explored how dogs would react to their owners being upset, along with complete strangers.

Photos: Unsplash, DailyMirror

The New iPhone Camera Is Giving People Anxiety

There is always lots of press and commentary surrounding the release of a new iPhone. The most recent, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, were revealed Tuesday night with a bold new upgrade from the already impressive previous design of the iPhone X. These new phones now have three rear cameras, which help to create professional looking photos (even at night). However, this new design comes at a price… triggering anxiety in people with trypophobia.

color variations of the new iPhone 11 Pro

What Even Is Trypophobia?

According to Irena Milosevic, author of “Phobias: The Psychology of Irrational Fear,” trypophobia is an “intense fear of a repetitive pattern of holes.” This might sound very strange upon reading, but when you look at some visual references, you might be shocked at how much your skin crawls. Looking at items with repetitive holes like honeycombs and seed pods cause certain people to experience a variety of symptoms, including disgust, anxiety, vomiting, and distress. If the following picture makes you feel nervous, you too might feel triggered by the new phone.

a honeycomb that can cause people trypophobia

People Tweet About Their Anxiety From The New iPhone

While it may sound comical, it is actually a very serious condition. As the triple camera does create a creepy hole-filled void, many people took to Twitter to share their disgust and discomfort with the new iPhone’s camera appearance.

Viewing the new iPhone 11 Pro design is incredibly unnerving for people who have trypophobia, causing various physical and emotional responses. Which leads to the question, how do people get anxiety from looking at these images?

The Origins Of Trypophobia

It is believed that 18% of women and 11% of men in the adult population globally have symptoms of trypophobia, potentially deriving from survivalism. Specifically, researchers at the University of Essex say this phobia “arises in part because the inducing stimuli share basic visual characteristics with those of dangerous organisms.”

Given the considerable chunk of the population affected by this phobia, it could mean a drop in sales for Apple (or maybe people will spend less time on the screen?) Nevertheless, Apple has yet to respond to the public concerns about the anxiety induced by the design.

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Celebrities you didn’t know were dating Football stars

Football players dating celebs! When thinking of relationships between famous soccer players and actresses/singers/models, we may think immediately of Shakira and Piqué, David and victoria Beckham, Casillas and Sara Carbonero. Truth is, there are many surprising relationships that have emerged through the spotlight. Although most of them prefer to keep there private life hidden, it seems that football players are increasingly interested in having equally famous partners.

Here is a list for you of some relationships that you probably didn’t know of.

Edurne and David De Gea

This couple goes way back to 2010. They supposedly met in a concert in Spain and hit it off immediately. Although the singer moved to England in 2011, when her boyfriend transferred to Manchester United in 2011, they have been living separately. This relationship has been a favorite to the press, because of the continuous rumors of infidelity and disrespect involved. The singer and the football player have announced that they will finally be moving in together this year.

Pamela Anderson and Adil Rami

The French football player of Moroccan descent Adil Rami has always been known for his flings. He was spotted with different women in different occasions. When no one thought he would actually settle down, Adil met Pamela Anderson. The American actress was seen supporting her man in several games during the World Cup in Russia. Despite the 18 years difference between the two, their relationship lasted about 2 years. The couple announced their separation earlier this year, with alleging rumors of abuse and cheating. Oops!

Benjamin Pavard and Rachel Legrain Trapani

21 years old French defender Pavard was seeing Rachel Trapani, ex Miss France and reality-TV star. The player gained huge attention after his fascinating goal against Argentina in the world cup, which was later awarded ”The goal of the year” by FIFA. Rachel on the other hand, has been known since she won Miss France in 2007. The couple called it off few days after Pavard announced his transfer to Bayern Munich. Sources close to the couple said that ”The distance and the age gap were factors that contributed to the separation.’‘ According to Cosmopolitan France.

Kevin Trapp and Izabel Goulert

PSG’s second goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has been dating the Brazilian supermodel since he moved to Paris. A relationship that has been described by the media as ”perfect” seems to be one of the healthiest relationship between celebrities. Izabel is known for her unconditional support of Kevin and his dreams, and he is known for his patience especially with the busy career of the model. They announced their engagement few months ago, and apparently, they will be tying the knot soon.

Mats Hummels and Cathy Fisher

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Vierter Hochzeitstag mit dem „Bond Girl“ ?

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The German journalist and football player have been dating for 7 years. They got married two years ago, and now share a son together. Their relationship has been open to the public since the very beginning. Everyone remembers Cathy’s declarations against Cristiano Ronaldo, when her hubby’s team lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final.

Both Mats and Cathy share their love and support on social media, and even pictures with their son.

Becky G and Sebastian Lletget

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I want to wish the happiest of birthdays to you. As the years that I’ve known you go by I have had the opportunity to watch you grow. “Inspiring” is one of the many words I would say it has been to define the experience of what it’s been like by your side since. Although still so young, 27 is going to be a special year for you and the man you’re becoming. The journey of self discovery is never ending. You are truly coming into your own now more than ever & I’m so excited to be a part of it. You know the uncomfortable, you’ve lived the exhausting, and have overcome many challenges in your 27 years of life. Now you start this new chapter with more experience, more knowledge, more self awareness, & more wisdom. I pray that this year brings you so much light ?, clarity, peace of mind & above all, happiness. You deserve it. ❤️

Una publicación compartida de Becky G (@iambeckyg) el

American singer Becky G and LA Galaxy’ s star are completely in love. The singer confessed in many interviews that ”Sebbie” is the one. They met each other through Naomi Scott, Becky’s co-star. She showed her videos of her husband’s friend, and Becky ended up falling in love.

It seems that their relationship is getting stronger with time, and they seem to be enjoying their time together.

Adopt A Rescue Dog Through A “Dating App”

Dating Apps have grown increasingly popular over the years, and with them has grown an influx of themed versions. No longer are there apps of just a photo with a mini bio. You can now search apps for people based on religious views, music preferences, and even your shared hatred of things! That said, we think the best “dating app” out there isn’t for finding your soulmate, but rather for your best furry friend. “How I Met My Dog” is the app to find your perfect– you guessed it- loving rescue pooch!

woman smiling holding her rescue dog

How The App Works

The app “How I Met My Dog” works like several dating apps by having you create a profile first through a detailed questionnaire. The questions ask about your living situation, as well as how you imagine yourself as a pet owner. It also asks your preferences, such as size and gender of the dog. After filling out the survey, the app matches you with different dogs in your area that fulfill your needs. You’ll wish you could “swipe right” and “match” with them all!

a keyboard with a "love" button.

Rescue Dogs Only

The best part about this dog-finding service, is that all the dogs available to adopt are rescue! These adorable pooches are a range of ages and simply hoping for their forever home. If you are thinking about getting a rescue dog, but don’t feel ready yet to make the commitment, you can still create a profile. There is no obligation for signing up to adopt on the spot, and you can even create a search if you are “just looking.”

a group of rescue dogs.

Perfectly Paired

Regardless, the ultimate goal of this website is to find the perfect pairing. While dating apps are known to have their serious flaws (catfish, anyone?), “How I Met Your Dog” is an honest site that provides photos and a background of each of the dogs listed in your matches. Who needs a partner when you can find your new furry best friend instead!

woman smiling hugging her rescue dog.

Photos: Freepik, Pixabay

Sassy Bark: Spanish brand creates anti-rape jewelry

Over the years we have become more and more aware of the massive problem that is sexual assault. Statistics show that one out of five women will be sexual assaulted at some point in their lives. It has become increasingly normalized. Rape culture is a big issue we have to stand against.

Anti-rape jewelry

A Spanish company called Sassy Bark

In Spain, a company called Sassy Bark has started developing jewelry that can help women feel safe when outside. Women all over the world have this lingering feeling of unsafeness when walking down the street on their own. Sassy Bark’s jewelry can put an end to this.

A necklace to defend yourself

They have developed a “defense necklace” that acts as a pepper spray. Pepper sprays are illegal in many places, but this particular spray has been approved by the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Interior of Spain. With this necklace, the element of surprise will be on your side. It’s discrete, as they actual spray is contained inside the necklace.

Self-defense anti assault

What the spray does

You will be able to act fast, as you won’t have to wait until you’ve found it in your purse. You can easily pull it off from your necklace and spray it, as the jewel is held by magnets. Besides blinding the aggressor for around 15 to 20 minutes, it will “stain” them with ultraviolet ink, which will allow the police to easily track down said person for up to 48 hours after the aggression.

It’s safe and easy to use

The spray is reusable, and once it’s empty you can refill it. Plus, the jewel is completely adapted to the spray, which means that it’s easy to use, and fail-proof. However, it is safe enough that you won’t press it by accident.

Walking home alone

If you’re unsure of how to use it, you can practice with the jewel without filling the spray, just to make sure you know how it works when the time comes (but we pray it doesn’t). It’s better to be safe than sorry.

There are even different designs you can choose from, as well as different types of spray. You won’t ever have to worry about getting home safely again.

Images: Sassy Bark and Unsplash