A couple from Britain finally got their wish to name their newborn son what they wanted, after the moniker they chose was initially “forbidden”.

Becoming a parent comes with a host of responsibilities and decisions to make, and choosing a name for your little bundle of joy can be one of the hardest.

Finding a name that perfectly suits your new baby can be tough, with many couples taking months to decide and some names even causing massive disagreements.

However, one couple found that they were almost banned from giving their child the name they’d picked, because it was so controversial it even left the registrar in “utter disgust”.

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Dan and Mandy Sheldon had a clear vision for what they wanted to call their baby son, but found that others – including the registrar – were not as happy with it.

The couple had gone to register their little boy when he was four months old, once Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, but told The Sun that they were stunned to be met with disdain from the registrar.

Dan explained: “We were really excited to go and get him registered but the woman looked at us in utter disgust. She told us he would never be able to get a job, and that teachers wouldn’t want to teach him.”

So, what was the name that created such a strong reaction?

Well, Dan and Mandy had decided to name their little one Lucifer.

While the name is often associated with the devil, the pair revealed that it also has a much more pleasant meaning.

“I tried to explain that we are not religious people, and Lucifer in Greek means ‘light-bringer’ and ‘morning’ but she wouldn’t listen,” Dan revealed.

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The registrar suggested that one less offensive approach might be to give their child a different ‘official’ name but call him Lucifer at home instead.

She also pointed out that the name Lucifer is actually illegal in some places including New Zealand, and is linked to the devil’s angelic name before his fall from grace in Christian theology, meaning it is also prohibited in many Christian-majority countries, including Germany and Switzerland.

The UK’s stance on the name was unclear at the time, so the couple were asked to leave until it could be investigated.

Dan added: “We were gobsmacked with her behavior,” but revealed that the registrar eventually relented and let them have the name they’d originally wanted officially registered on their son’s birth certificate, confirming: “Eventually she did it, but it was through gritted teeth.”

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The father said that although the occasion was supposed to be a “joyous” day, ended up being “very hurtful”.

Although the name may strike chills in the spines of the God-fearing, Dan has remained steadfast in their choice of ‘Lucifer’, adding: “Honestly, we just thought it was a nice name… a unique one. We didn’t expect to get so much grief about it.”

Derbyshire County Council also shared a statement on the incident, saying: “We apologize if they were offended but it is the job of our registrars to advise in these matters as sometimes people are not aware of certain meanings or associations around certain names.”

One thing’s for sure, there won’t be too many other ‘Lucifers’ in his school!

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Adult star leaves people horrified after sharing the aftermath of sleeping with 101 people in one day

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An adult star who slept with 101 people in a single day has left people horrified after sharing the aftermath of the event…

We appear to be in an era where adult stars are trying to break records, with Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips leading the way.

Phillips, a 23-year-old adult content creator, made headlines after claiming she engaged in sexual encounters with 101 men over 14 hours, filming each interaction for her OnlyFans subscribers.

In a series of widely viewed videos, Phillips, who describes herself as a “mattress actress,” documented portions of the event.

For obvious reasons, we aren’t going to publish the videos here.

Phillips, originally from Derbyshire, entered the adult entertainment world at 18, making £2,000 within her first 24 hours on OnlyFans through solo content, per the Metro.

She later dropped out of Sheffield University and began filming videos with men at the start of this year.

Since then, she says her content, including challenges like these, brings in six-figure monthly earnings, though she has chosen not to disclose exact figures.

In regards to her 101 men in one day challenge, Phillips opened up to the Metro about the toll it takes on her physically.

“When you’re in sex positions for hours, my actual body, like my limbs, were aching. I felt like I’d been hit by a bus,” Phillips said.

Despite the physical toll, she said: “But I enjoy it, and I’m passionate about it. I don’t think I’d do these crazy things if I wasn’t.”

She also shared a video of the aftermath, which showed her lying in bed while declaring that the room was a “state”.

One of the men had even bought her a rose.

There are items strewn all across the room, including sex toys, condom wrappers, and items of clothing.

The video then cuts to a close-up of Phillips’ face where she declares that she got “ran through” by 101 men.

She added that her eyes, which appear to be a bit bloodshot, are “still recovering from all of the bodily fluids that went in them.”

The following day she updated her fans, noting that she has a cut on her face because someone “bit her lip”.

“I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus”, Phillips said, adding: “I am so achey. We went from 9:00AM to 11:00PM.”

The videos ignited a backlash on TikTok, where many questioned the morality of her decisions – but Phillips has hit back.

She pointed out the lack of similar criticism toward the 500 men who reportedly applied to participate in her challenge.

Phillips has also shared an image of the aftermath of the room, which shows a bed covered in sweat, used tissues, and condom wrappers.

Phillips’ assistant, Claudie-Louis, played a central role in coordinating the event, scheduling 15 participants per hour from 9:00AM to 7:00PM.

The team booked an Airbnb, ensuring security at the door and supervising documentation for consent.

“When Lily came to me with this idea, initially I thought she was joking or meant it as a publicity stunt,” Claudie-Louis told Metro.

“But I realized she genuinely wanted to do it. I just want her safe, happy, and progressing in life the way she wishes.”

Phillips noted that she prioritized groups of men to speed up the process. Some individual encounters lasted five minutes or less, shortened further when time ran out.

Despite the physical demands, she says she wasn’t injured.

“I wasn’t actually in pain down there at all. I think because a lot of the guys were quite excited, they finished a lot earlier than we anticipated,” she said.

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How Shauna Rae spots the creeps who want to date her for the wrong reasons

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Shauna Rae has to take a different approach to dating, and she revealed how she weeds out the creeps who want to date her for the wrong reasons.

Shauna Rae Lesick – star of TLC’s I Am Shauna Rae – is 3 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds at 25 years of age due to undergoing treatment for brain cancer when she was an infant.

This impacted her pituitary gland which stunted her growth resulting in Shauna developing pituitary dwarfism.

Viewers watch the 25-year-old navigate her day-to-day life on her show, and part of the intrigue is her romantic life, which proves tricky due to her condition.

Her parents are often concerned that she will attract attention from men with bad intentions, and men who are potentially genuinely interested are often subjected to online criticism.

“If you look at me, you see an eight-year-old,” she told The New York Post. “But I think if you take the time to look at the details in my face, in my hands, the maturity in my body—and I think if you take the time to actually talk to me—you really understand that I’m a [then] 23-year-old.”

During the show’s premiere episode, Rae shared that she is single and eager to find love, though her dating journey has been far from simple. In a teaser earlier this year, she opened up about the frustrations of attracting unsuitable matches.

“My relationship status is single. I’m short, leave me alone,” Rae quipped, expressing her exasperation with the dating scene. “I attract creeps, a**holes, and idiots. It is scary to put myself out there, but you have to put some risk in to get happiness.”

Her unique perspective has, over time, helped Rae identify people with less-than-genuine intentions.

“I’ve just developed the ability to spot someone who may not have the best intentions because they give themselves away,” she shared. “Their questions are very targeted towards my physicality […] They’re learning about me like I’m a specimen in a lab.”

Beyond dating, Rae’s series highlights her efforts to live independently, including learning to drive with hand controls, as she is too short to use standard pedal extensions. She is also determined to gain financial independence and move out on her own.

However, Rae’s appearance often leads to misunderstandings in public spaces, which can be a source of frustration. She described a recent experience at a medical lab where staff questioned her age, assuming she was a child.

“I’ve had multiple issues with people not believing me when I told them my age,” Rae recounted. “One thing that happened recently was I went to a [lab] to get my blood taken … I was trying to leave, but some employee wouldn’t allow me to, because they thought I was a child leaving without a parent.”

Despite showing her ID and pointing out her tattoos and piercings, staff members escalated the issue, even involving a supervisor who refused to believe Rae was an adult.

“They all denied the fact that I was an adult, and they would not let me leave the property without an adult to take me home,” she said, noting that she ultimately left without being noticed. “It was so extreme.”

Reflecting on these experiences, Rae emphasized the emotional toll. “It’s painful when society doesn’t accept you for who you are,” she said. “I want people to not question me when I say who I am. I’m OK with showing proof, if necessary.”

“But if you’re a typical regular Joe off the street, then you need to take me at my word,” she added.

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Woman comes out as ‘abrosexual’ as she reveals it took her 30 years to realize her identity

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A woman who came out as “abrosexual” has revealed what that means, and how it took her 30 years to understand her identity.

Explaining something that challenges social norms is never easy, but for Emma Flint, living authentically meant embracing her truth, no matter the reaction.

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This commitment to authenticity led her to openly share her sexuality.

Despite her confidence in identifying as “abrosexual” after three decades of self-discovery, not everyone responded supportively to her journey toward self-acceptance.

While proud to identify as abrosexual, a term many are unfamiliar with, Emma faced mixed reactions from those around her.

One friend responded with surprise, texting, “When did you decide this? Is this even a label – I’ve never heard of it. I support you, obviously, but this doesn’t sound real.”

Abrosexuality, defined as experiencing fluid levels of sexual or romantic attraction over time, can mean that a person’s orientation may shift.

According to WebMD, abrosexual individuals may also see their sexual preferences change or vary in intensity.

For instance, a person identifying as abrosexual might be drawn to men one week and experience no sexual attraction the next.

Derived from the Greek word “abro,” meaning “delicate” or “graceful,” the term reflects the dynamic nature of this identity.

For Emma, learning about abrosexuality brought relief and clarity.

“I didn’t learn about abrosexuality until two years ago, when I was 30,” she explained in a personal essay for Metro. “Up until that point, I’d struggled to identify what my sexuality was because it fluctuated so rapidly.”

For years, she tried to fit into conventional labels, often feeling “like a lesbian” one day and bisexual the next. But with time, she realized: “My sexuality was fluid.”

Yet, navigating this newfound understanding wasn’t always easy, especially as she shared her identity with friends and family who struggled to understand.

“I’m not expecting everyone to know what it means – hell, I didn’t until two years ago – but you should always listen with respect,” she wrote, adding that most loved ones were supportive and curious to learn more.

However, Emma still occasionally encounters dismissive remarks, even from well-meaning individuals.

“It’s still hard to hear things like ‘mate, you’re just confused’ or ‘just say you’re bisexual and be done with it,’” she said, noting her determination to avoid limiting labels.

“I refuse to be boxed in by someone else’s limited knowledge. We’re all learning new things about ourselves all the time – that’s what growth and development is about.”

Looking forward, Emma hopes that abrosexuality will become widely understood and accepted.

“Eventually, I hope that abrosexuality will be seen as normal, just another identity that someone might have, and not regarded as a way to be ‘on trend,’ as some of the hurtful comments I’ve received suggest,” she shared.

With newfound confidence in her identity, Emma expressed: “I’m no longer nervous about my sexuality because it makes sense to me, and in the end, that’s all that really matters.”

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Woman shares heated text exchange with man after he didn’t pay for her coffee on their first date

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A woman has sparked a debate online after sharing a heated text exchange with a man who refused to pay for her coffee on a date.

It feels like the argument of who should pay on a date will never have a conclusion.

Some believe that it should be split 50/50, while others think that whoever instigated the date should be the one picking up the check.

Of course, some believe that men should always pay while others laugh this idea away.

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In short, there are no clear guidelines for how these interactions should go down, which can sometimes lead to awkward situations.

Like this one…

Khristina, a TikTok creator with over 14 million likes and a smaller following on Instagram shared her take on dating standards and what she won’t accept in her relationships.

The viral story emerged from a text exchange she posted.

In a now-viral TikTok video, Khristina shared the conversation with her date, who was reluctant to pick up the tab for their coffee. His reluctance led her to cut things off.

“So you’re cancelling the date because I didn’t pay for your coffee on the first date?” the man asked in the texts.

“Yes,” Khristina replied.

He responded by accusing her of having an “attitude problem,” to which she fired back: “I don’t have an attitude problem. You have a problem with my attitude, which is not my problem.”

Khristina’s video has since racked up more than 500,000 views, sparking a mix of support and skepticism.

In her follow-up comments, she clarified that she believes “no one should do anything they do not want to do,” but emphasized that her decision to end things was a reflection of her values.

“I think it is a nice gesture from a man’s side. It’s just attractive,” she explained, adding that she felt it was simply polite for her date to cover the $5 coffee since he had invited her out.

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In true TikTok fashion, people had a lot to say in the comments.

“Doing 50/50 for a coffee is wild,” one person commented, as a second added: “Him not paying for coffee is wild bc that’s not even bare minimum I pay for FRIENDS coffee.”

A third person said: “He has a problem with your standard and that is his problem.”

As you can tell most of the comments were in Khristina’s favor, and after a lot of scrolling one contrary comment read: “Why would he have to pay?”

Since the man in question instigated the date, paying for Khristina’s coffee wouldn’t have broken the bank, would it?

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Sex worker reveals the ‘real reason’ married men cheat

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A former sex worker has opened up about her career and has explained why she believes married men cheat on their wives.

Marriage is supposed to be a happy union between two people who are presumably madly in love with each other.

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However, things can quickly go wrong and while getting a divorce is a completely reasonable thing to do, cheating on your partner isn’t.

Despite this, people cheating on their partners seems all too commonplace in today’s world, and some people can’t understand why.

Well, lucky for you, a former sex worker has revealed why she believes it happens.

Writing for the Daily Mail, Amanda Goff – also known as Samantha X – has delved into her former work.

Known for her bestselling books and as the head of her own escort agency, she spent a decade working with men from all walks of life, including single, widowed, divorced, and many married clients.

Reflecting on her experience, she observed that men excel at two things: separating love from sex and lying.

“If there’s one thing married men taught me, it was not to get married,” she shared.

Here, in her own words, are the four main reasons she believes men cheat:

1. Someone to Talk To“Believe it or not, men like to talk. They are emotional and extremely vulnerable,” she explained, noting that many married men feel unable to be vulnerable at home.

Often too scared to appear “weak” or cause their partners stress, they seek out someone neutral who can listen without judgment.

For these men, the thousands spent on an escort is often preferred to therapy. “I don’t want to be judged,” was a common refrain she heard.

2. They Miss ForeplayAccording to her, many married men miss the intimacy of foreplay.

“Men secretly want to spend hours in bed with you but say they got sick of being rejected,” she revealed.

Many expressed frustration at the quick encounters that lack time and care, saying they miss pleasuring their partners in a way that feels meaningful. In the end, they craved moments that weren’t rushed, even if they didn’t lead to sex.

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3. The Fallout of an AffairWhile society often assumes men are the primary culprits in cheating, she points out that women stray, too.

“They’re the ones that get caught,” she remarked, noting that for men, the discovery of a partner’s infidelity can have intense consequences.

She recalled a client who, reeling after his wife left him for her personal trainer, spent hours talking “fully dressed” about his heartbreak. Another man, stunned by his wife’s departure, admitted he couldn’t even boil an egg.

She believes that while wives may sometimes forgive a husband’s infidelity, men’s egos make it harder for them to let go. In many cases, men feel the need to retaliate, justifying their own actions as a way to restore balance.

4. Seeing an Escort Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Love YouLastly, she addresses a crucial misconception: “Seeing an escort doesn’t mean they don’t love you.”

She insists that for many, the appeal of an escort lies not in looking for a relationship, but rather in finding temporary companionship.

“Men are like puppies that chew your shoes, they just can’t help themselves,” she added with a wry humor, emphasizing that the connection sought is rarely meant to replace the love they have for their spouses.

So there we have it…

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Doctor reveals alarming impact not having sex for months could have on your body

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A doctor has shared what happens to your mind and body if you go months without sex.

There’s a multitude of reasons why one might stop having sex, whether it’s due to being celibate or just simply being unlucky in love.

While getting no action can happen to anyone regardless of age, a 2021 California University study discovered that Generation Z – born between 1997 and 2012 – hadn’t had any sexual partners in the previous year, and were less sexually active than other groups at that age.

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One expert, named Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, spoke to the Daily Mail about the harmful effects this can have on the human body – for both men and women.

So, what kind of impact can no action have on a person?

Psychological impact:Sex releases a hormone called oxytocin – also dubbed the “love hormone” – which boosts your mood and increases when you’re experiencing an orgasm or embracing someone.

So without this dopamine, you can undergo a variety of problems that are detrimental to your mental health such as anxiety, depression, and increased levels of stress, Suwinyattichaiporn revealed.

Aggressive behavior:A 2021 study in the Science Direct journal found that people with unmet sexual needs can develop anger that may lead to an increase in aggressive behavior.

Sexual frustration may result in “the risks of aggression, violence, and crime associated with relief-seeking, power-seeking, revenge-seeking, and displaced frustration,” the study explained.

Sari Cooper, a sex therapist, told the publication that couples experiencing a problem with intimacy don’t approach each other “with softness, vulnerability, and requests for compromise,” and instead “blame one another, pursue the other with continuous criticism, or elicit a guilty response in order to get their needs met”.

“Sometimes one partner may ask to open up the relationship so they can get their needs met in an ethical manner, and other partners may just have an outside sexual infidelity to meet the needs,” Cooper added.

couplePeople with unmet sexual needs can develop anger that may lead to an increase in aggressive behavior. Credit: Bymuratdeniz / Getty

Physical issuesThankfully, the physical effects on your body from not having sex aren’t exactly as alarming but there are still some concerns.

Suwinyattichaiporn revealed that men are at risk of developing medical problems such as penile atrophy and prostate cancer if they abstain for many years.

Likewise, when a woman goes without sex for months, it can cause vaginal atrophy, which is when the tissues become thin and dry and, in some cases, shortens the vaginal canal – this makes intercourse uncomfortable and sometimes painful.

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Cooper advised those going through a sexual hiatus to address their stress levels because it impacts your ability to notice if “someone piques our neurotic nerve endings”.

Suwinyattichaiporn added that “stressed-out people don’t have the capacity to enjoy sex,” per the outlet.

You can fix this by practicing exercises like yoga, meditation, and tai-chi. Cooper also recommended nonphysical methods such as finding out what triggered your “erotic desires” in the past.

“For example, someone may be very sound-oriented and if in a relaxed state can get really turned on when listening to or dancing to a type of music,” he said.

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