Harriet Thurley
Features Writer
Hello! I’m Cosmo’s features writer. You’ll find me drinking tea, eating cake or watching David Attenborough wildlife documentaries (sometimes all three, at the same time, like a pro). Favourite snack: apple and cheese.
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What it's REALLY like to have sex with one of your oldest female friends
One amazing sexual experience, apparently
05 July 2016
12 things that'll take you right back to your old student days at Sheffield University
Conduit Road - our Everest.
05 February 2016
9 flirting mistakes every twentysomething makes
There's a thin line between lustful Bambi eyes and the Demon Headmaster stare
01 February 2016
A woman is awarded £25,000 compensation in a landmark case involving 'sexting'
"The scale of these cases is potentially enormous"
30 November 2015
Angelina Jolie opens up about going through menopause
"I don't want to be young again"
23 November 2015
#HerVoice campaign is launched to tackle India's rape culture
"We owe it to the women of India to stand in solidarity with them now"
17 November 2015
Why I always cheat on the men I love
"Am I a bad person? No, I don't believe I am"
10 November 2015
Teachers, doctors and nurses will now be obliged to report cases of FGM in girls
There'll be legal consequences if they fail to comply
20 October 2015
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New evidence emerges in Ched Evans' rape case
The case has now been referred to the Court of Appeal
05 October 2015
Everyday sexism and self-harm: what young women are really worrying about
26 September 2015
Jeremy Corbyn appoints dedicated Shadow Minister for Mental Health
About time, too…
15 September 2015
"Our dream trip turned into a fight for our lives"
One couple reveal how their adventure holiday quickly turned into a near death experience
15 September 2015
A female kickboxer floored the sex attacker who pounced on her – and now he's in jail.
GET IT, GIRL
08 September 2015
First woman convicted of revenge porn against ex-girlfriend
"It was done with the intention of humiliating and hurting your victim"
02 September 2015
This incredible poster makes a great point about contraception and abortion
'The only 100% effective way to prevent drowning is total abstinence from going in the water'
13 August 2015
A Cosmo reader bravely poses naked to celebrate her amazing body: "I no longer aspire to be skinny, I want to be strong."
"I've realised – and accepted – that you can only ever make your body the best it can be"
10 August 2015
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How to fall in love with yourself
We're so busy these days it's easy to be someone who ends up pleasing everybody but yourself. Here's how to step back, and become your own best friend.
06 August 2015
22-year-old creates a rape alarm that informs police of your location and records attack
It's worn discreetly on your clothes
03 August 2015
Your prayers have been answered and a crisp sandwich cafe is opening in West Yorkshire
The combos sound weird AF though
30 July 2015
Bristol man found guilty of revenge porn against his ex – via WhatsApp
His profile picture was of them having sex
30 July 2015
Anorexic Coventry teen is fighting for better education around eating disorders in schools
"Having an eating disorder isn't all about your weight – there are mental health issues which need to be addressed too."
22 July 2015
The 'Passenger Shaming' Instagram account is full of cabin crew slagging off people on planes
Beware, they ain't pretty
22 July 2015
A 25-year-old woman from Scotland dies after being trapped in a crashed car for three days
She was found next to her dead boyfriend
13 July 2015
21-year-old graduate falls 40ft to her death 'trying to take a selfie'
"The pursuit of 'likes' can put them on the road to death"
08 July 2015
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10 ways to feel more confident in bed
Don't turn off the lights
08 July 2015
How being a Muslim girl on a bombed tube on 7/7 has changed my life forever
Surviving the blast meant the worst was over, but there was a huge impact still to come...
07 July 2015
31 memories that'll take all '00s teenage girls straight back to school
"See you on MSN, yeah?"
06 July 2015
Hypnotist 'sexually assaulted' 22-year-old Hull woman
Accused of using the word 'Kapow!' to trigger arousal
01 July 2015
The very real and emotional stages of going to Glastonbury, coming back and wanting to die
Ok not die, just hibernate for a very, very long time.
30 June 2015
21 yr old Shauna Hoare also charged with murder of 16yr old Becky Watts
After sharing her disappearance on Facebook
23 June 2015
Hampshire groom nearly dies attempting the Dirty Dancing lift on his wedding day
He did not have the time of his life
21 June 2015
Women more likely to be victims of real-world anti-Muslim attacks
"I saw women wearing headscarves subjected to abuse. They were spat and shouted at and had their headscarves torn off… "
18 June 2015
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