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A FASHION fan has shared the best pair of tights to keep you warm during the colder months.

The woman, who shares product reviews on social media, prides herself on making honest videos ‘to combat all of the PR and sponsored videos.’

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One woman has shared her go-to tights to keep her warm in winter[/caption]

In the clip, she tried the new M&S 140 Denier Thermal Sheer Fleece Tights.

These tights give the appearance of sheer black tights but actually have beige fleece leggings underneath to make them cosy to wear even in the winter months.

In the clip, she asked, “Want to be able to wear sheer tights during winter?”

She then showed herself on the tube in London wearing the tights – confirming they kept her snug even in the blistering cold.

The woman added that they were the best fleece lined tights she had tried so far.

“I have bought the same sheer looking tights from Amazon and Shein but they didn’t fit well,” she said

“The M&S sheer tights are the best that I have tried so far! Keep warm and fashionable!

“Make sure to handwash these tights because online reviews say they bobble very easily.”

M&S bosses say: “Be snug without compromising on style with these thermal tights.

“Made with added stretch for a perfect fit. Brushed nude fleece lining for extra warmth. Sheer 140 denier design on top.”

The clip has since gone viral on the TikTok account @unsponsored.reviews with over 186k views and 6,400 likes.

People were quick to take to the comments thanking her for the winter buy.

One person wrote: “I love wearing these tights.”

Another commented: “Super tights.”

“I always get the pale fluffy leggings from Primark then wear regular tights over them. Keeps me sooo warm,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “OMG do they last well?”

“If you don’t mind me asking, what size and height are you? I’m just wondering what size to get,” said a fifth.

Someone else added: “Primark does tights like these too.”

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People flocked to the comments to get the tights for themselves[/caption]

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice.

Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is having erectile problems.

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Sun columnist Dr Zoe helps a reader who is having erectile problems[/caption]

Q) I’M 66 and I’ve had erectile problems for a year now. I can only get a semi-hard erection.

Will it come back, or do I need to see someone? It is really bothering me and I want to get it sorted.

A) If you haven’t already, you must make an appointment to see a doctor.

There are several medical reasons why a man might develop erectile dysfunction, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In fact, the arteries that supply the penis are often the first arteries that are damaged if somebody has got significant cardiovascular disease, which is disease of the heart and the blood vessels.

See your doctor, have a physical examination, have your blood pressure checked and blood tested, and have a heart health check too.

If all of that comes back normal, then at least your GP will be in a better place to decide what tests you may need next or where you should be referred for further investigation.

It’s also worth pointing out that there can also be psychological reasons that prevent an erection.

Depression, anxiety or simply being under too much stress can make it difficult to get an erection, or the pressure to “perform” sexually – which can trigger a vicious cycle.

You don’t say whether you are in a relationship, but being open about it with your partner and asking for their understanding and support while you figure it out would be worthwhile.

Persevere with this though, as it may take a while to get to the bottom of it.

HALLOWEEN this week means lots of sugary treats that are bad news for mouth health.

When sugar mixes with bacteria in your mouth, it forms acids that attack tooth enamel.

The World Health Organisation warns that bad oral health is linked to diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disease and even dementia.

Today I look at ways to keep your tongue, cheeks and gums healthy.

Minty mouthwash

THE Breath Co’s clinically proven formulas come in Icy Mint and Mild Mint flavours, which both promise long-lasting minty freshness and a reduction in acidic attacks that can damage teeth and gums.

The best thing about this mouthwash is that it can fight bad breath caused by bacteria for 12 hours, so it is perfect for a hot night out!

But the Icy version was almost eye-wateringly minty, so I preferred the milder version.

It is not for the whole family as its ingredients include sodium hydroxide, which can aid tooth-whitening but can cause sensitivity.

£8.99 at amazon.co.uk

Sustainable floss

THIS is from a new London-based start-up company called Waken, which claims to be looking to redefine the ritual of flossing, brushing, swooshing and gargling.

It aims to do this by creating a new range of more sustainable oral care products which use real, fresh mint and are free from added colours, alcohol and artificial dyes.

I love that this product comes in a box instead of a plastic tub and the floss is made from recycled milk bottles.

It has been clinically tested to reduce interdental plaque by 70 per cent.

It is coated with vegetable wax and the sweetener xylitol, and the floss expands to fill the spaces between your teeth when you use it. Clever.

With a lovely flavour from natural peppermint extract.

£3.50 per 25m, boots.com

Citrus toothpaste

THIS is different – a toothpaste which tastes like a sweet.

In fact Biomed Citrus Fresh tastes like my favourite Quality Street orange-flavoured chocolate.

And oddly, with the minty aftertaste it works and still leaves your mouth feeling refreshed. The new range also includes coconut, pine and grape flavours.

The citrus one contains essential oils of grapefruit, mandarin and lemon, plus pineapple extract, which helps to break down dental plaque.

It also has plantain, birch leaf and juniper extracts for healthy gums, plus the amino acid l-arginine, which helps to prevent cavities and bad breath.

It is 97 per cent natural, and suitable for children aged over six too.

From £3.41 for a 100g tube, from amazon.co.uk

PHIL FODEN has moved a chef into the grounds of his new home as he attempts to cook up a storm in the Premier League over the coming months.

The Manchester City and England striker has recently moved away from his Stockport roots and into a country pile.

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And Foden, 24, has taken a full-time chef with him who will live in the gatekeeper’s cottage on the Cheshire Estate.

A source revealed: “Phil wants to be on top of his nutrition and the chef has a lovely space to prepare all his meals.

“It’s the ultimate luxury and because he’s away a lot with the team, having his own chef means he can just focus on his football and young family.”

Foden’s mum Claire recently told Talk Eat Laugh: “The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that!

“He used to have low iron levels, but that’s all up to scratch now.”

Foden, 24, has three children with childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke.

He was named last season’s PFA Player of the Year after a sensational campaign with Man City.

He scored 27 goals and assisted 12 in 53 games as Pep Guardiola‘s men claimed their fourth successive Premier League title.

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But so far this season he has started just three of Man City’s 10 league matches.

One of those came on Saturday as the champions suffered their first Premier League defeat in 11 months.

Bournemouth beat Man City 2-1 thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson.

The result leaves City two points adrift of Liverpool after Arne Slot’s men came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield.

Fellow title rivals Arsenal lost more ground as their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle sees them seven points adrift.

MARTIN Keown has revealed he left Arsenal over a £50 contract pay rise.

The Arsenal legend appeared on the Rest Is Football podcast with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

He was on there promoting his new book, On The Edge before the conversation talked about his early years with the Gunners.

Keown, now 58, joined the North London giants as a schoolboy in the 1980s.

However, he left the club in 1986 following a bitter row over wages, not because of Tony Adams.

He would return in 1993 in a £2million deal from Everton, but his exit as a youngster is a moment that still stings for the no-nonsense centre back.,

Keown explained: “Don Howe had been the manager and he advised me not to sign the previous contract.

“I was basically being offered £250 first year and £300 in the second. Don said ‘if you get into the first team Martin, this £300 won’t be £300, it’s going to be way more. So just sign for the year’. So I did [initially only sign a year-long deal].

“I played 21 games in the first team and they offered me £300-a-week the next season, and it was like ‘hold on, Don’s now left the club, no one seems to recognise me in the building.’

“We played against Gary [Lineker’s] Everton right at the end of that season and I was told I was one of the two best young central defenders in the country along with Tony Adams. I referred to that when we were at the negotiating table a few months later.

“I said ‘I’m not looking for a fortune, just give me £100-per-week extra, not £50’ and they said ‘no way, can’t do it’. So it all became a point of principle. The day I met [new manager] George [Graham], it was really surreal, George was tapping his watch.”

When Keown and Graham had a meeting and his contract wasn’t discussed, that infuriated the legendary defender further more.

He continued: “I’m off, I don’t know [where] but I’m not staying here, because you’re not showing the respect I deserve.

“I literally jumped off the mountain at that point because I climbed a mountain to get in that first team, it was that difficult to get in.”

Keown joined Aston Villa, but wasn’t happy with his decision.

“I went on holiday, woke up and thought ‘what have I done?!’ All I ever wanted to do was to get in the Arsenal team,” he recalled.

Keown would return to Highbury, where he would make 422 appearances across all competitions until his departure in 2004.

He was part of the famous back four that included Adams, Steve Bould, Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn that would serve both Graham and Arsene Wenger well.

Keown won three Premier League titles, including the ‘Invincibles’ season in 2003/04, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup.

IT has been another drama-filled Saturday in the Premier League with TWO English giants suffering shock defeats.

Alexander Isak’s superb header earned Newcastle a 1-0 win against Arsenal in the lunchtime kick-off.

Bournemouth fought off a late Manchester City flurry to beat the champions 2-1 and Liverpool capitalised with a Salah strike which sent them top.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest ran riot against ten-man West Ham.

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NOW Halloween is done, I can officially talk about Christmas without getting funny looks.

Nothing draws more attention at this point than beauty advent calendars.

Here’s three of the best, at every price.

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M&S manages to produce the best-value advent calendar every year[/caption]

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £50 (when you spend £35): Without fail, M&S manages to produce the best-value advent calendar every year – and I really love that it’s in a reusable vanity bag, so less of the packaging gets thrown out once you’ve opened the doors than with most.

Only six of the 25 products are full-sized, but many of the others are deluxe minis, such as the 100ml Cowshed Relax calming body lotion, and 30ml L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, which will last a relatively long time.

If you want to spend less than £100, it’s the best I’ve found.

Mid-range

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No7’s calendar is one of the most popular, with thousands of people signing up to the waitlist[/caption]

No7 The Ultimate 25 Day Beauty Advent Calendar, £175, Boots: I generally gravitate towards multi-brand advent calendars as you get the biggest range of products.

But No7’s offering is undoubtedly one of the most hyped every year, with thousands of people signing up to the waitlist – and for good reason.

Every single one of the 25 products is full-sized, and there’s everything you need to create a full skincare and make-up routine inside.

You also get a voucher so you can go into your local Boots and get a bottle of foundation in the perfect shade for free.

Luxury

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Every product here is exclusive to Selfridges, so you won’t find them in any other calendar[/caption]

Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar, £250: Worth over £1,000, you’re saving at least £750 buying this calendar, and you’re not just getting a bunch of travel sizes.

In fact, more than half of the products are full-sized versions.

On top of that, every product is exclusive to Selfridges, so you won’t find them in any other calendar.

Added to that, I’ve not seen many of the brands in one advent calendar before, such as Byredo, Pleasing, Fenty Hair and Isamaya Beauty.

It’s definitely the most exciting three-figure calendar this year.

Pick of the week

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Merit Retrospect smells modern and retro all at once[/caption]

I AM a self-confessed perfume snob.

It doesn’t mean I’ll only wear expensive scents, but that I want something special, something unique that’s not on the neck of everyone else in the lift at the office.

Well, Merit Retrospect, £79 for 30ml, is exactly that.

It smells modern and retro all at once, with notes of vanilla, musk, rose, bergamot and pear that evolve throughout the day as if you’re wearing five different fragrances.

The bottle is a work of art, too.

A real showstopper.

DEAR DEIDRE: GOING to a new city to study engineering was a huge move but after hooking up with another student online, I’m really worried that I’ve blown it.

Everyone parties hard at my university and I’ve made some great friends already.

There is always a party somewhere and a couple of weeks ago I met this guy. He was so friendly and confident — I was completely bowled over.

I’m a 20-year-old woman and he’s the same age.

I’d had a few beers when he offered me some liquid ecstasy. He said it would make me enjoy the party even more.

I think because I was a little drunk already, I agreed.

I felt on incredible form after that — in my head we were the most sexy people in the whole room.

I was disappointed as we went home separately to our different halls, and then elated when he started messaging me.

The chat was very sexual and he asked if I fancied playing a little online.

Carried away, I agreed and we stripped off in front of our cameras.

When I woke up and remembered what I’d done that I started to panic.

I hardly know this man and he’s clearly told his friends who start guffawing whenever they see me.

Now I’m in a panic as I’ve heard he’s transferring on to my course, which is an absolute nightmare.

I’m even thinking about leaving university to avoid more humiliation.

DEIDRE SAYS: Please don’t give up a course and a life that you were enjoying because of one person.

We all do things we regret. You can either beat yourself up about this or decide to learn from the experience.

Liquid ecstasy, or GHB and GBL, can reduce people’s inhibitions which may, in part, explain why your behaviour was so out of character.

There are some very serious risks associated with the drug.

It is very easy to overdose on GHB or GBL, which can lead to unconsciousness, coma and death.

Taking drugs with someone you barely know, puts you in a very vulnerable position and because GHB and GBL can make people pass out easily, these drugs have been linked to rape and sexual assaults.

You’ve discovered you weren’t comfortable with your behaviour, so take that forward and introduce some red lines to keep yourself safe.

Sharing sexual images with anyone online is a risk as they could record or screen grab images.

You effectively have no control over that content.

In the meantime, hold your head up high.

Focus on strengthening your friendships and this man will soon start to fade into the background.

PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to crack this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many.

Only those with a 20/20 vision and the IQ of a professor can solve this tricky brainteaser in under seven seconds.

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Everyone can the red octopuses chilling on the beach – but there is a fish secretly hiding in the picture – can you spot it?

You must bring out your best game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.

It is indeed one of the toughest brainteasers ever created – and you may end up losing your mind trying to work out the picture.

But with the sharpest eyes and the strongest minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.

But you can try your luck and see if you can crack the challenge and beat these people.

And you have just seven seconds to solve it and become a winner.

So buckle up, set the timer, and test your puzzle-solving skills.

But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?

Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.

So you might want to try The Sun’s wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain.

The answer to our original puzzle is coming up, as well as some more challenging tasks to try.

In this mind-bending image, everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision.

Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.

If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.

Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.

Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.

Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?

If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you – scroll down to find it.

Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle in under a minute.

But if you manage to solve it in just seven seconds, you are a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision.

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ENGLAND fell just short against New Zealand in a heartbreaking Autumn International.

Steve Borthwick‘s men looked to be on their way to a famous victory as they took a 22-10 lead in the second half at Twickenham.

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England were narrowly beaten by the All Blacks in a fantastic Test match at Twickenham[/caption]

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Manny Feyi-Waboso scored yet again for the Red Rose[/caption]

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But a late try from New Zealand winger Mark Tele’a broke England’s hearts[/caption]

But Mark Tele’a’s second try late in the game turned the tables for New Zealand, with George Ford sending a drop goal wide in the final seconds.

Here are SunSport’s England ratings following a thrilling contest at Twickenham, with the All Blacks eventually running out 24-22 winners.

Ellis Genge – 6

Looked rusty on his return to the team, with the All Blacks taking full advantage.

Caught out for both tries in the first half, with Tele’a torching him in a footrace down the line.

Jamie George – 6

Helped England keep the All Blacks at bay in the first half, but was overshone by a superb performance from his props.

Will Stuart – 8

Gave Tamati Williams a real roasting and put in one of his finest performances in an England shirt.

The Red Rose’s scrum dominance fizzled out when he left the game on 53 minutes.

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Maro Itoje – 7

Some lung-bursting runs in the opening 40 minutes, including one beautiful link-up with Ben Spencer.

Immense down the stretch in the face of constant All Blacks pressure, but lucky to avoid a cynical late yellow for holding onto the ball.

George Martin – 7

Tireless performance alongside CCS, with one hit on Sam Cane prompting a mammoth roar from the Twickenham faithful.

Chandler Cunningham-South – 8

Set the tone for the Red Rose defensively with some monster tackles in the back row. A colossus.

Tom Curry – 7

Made his first start since last year’s World Cup and managed more than an hour despite a dodgy hip.

Worked hard defensively and topped the tackle count when replaced by twin brother Ben.

Ben Earl – 6

Put in a strong shift but was penalised for a late no-arms tackle that handed momentum to the All Blacks.

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Ben Spencer – 7

Named the starting scrum half for the first time in his international career and didn’t look out of place.

Grew into the game and showed glimpses of his class, but the No. 9 shirt still up for grabs.

Marcus Smith – 8

Perfect with his kicking and put in a performance to be proud of, breaking clear to supply Manny Feyi-Waboso’s try.

England fans will be surprised he was taken off just after the hour, with his replacement George Ford missing the crucial penalty late in the game.

Tommy Freeman – 6

Worked hard up against a fearsome All Blacks attacking unit, but was caught out on the overlap for Will Jordan’s try.

Ollie Lawrence – 8

A superb performance from the Bath centre, who matched the forwards in the tackling department throughout the contest.

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has a bright future ahead of him[/caption]

Henry Slade – 7

Back for the first time since shoulder surgery – but you’d never have known it. Did the basics well and saw out the full 80.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso – 9

Another sizzling performance from this special talent.

Made it three tries in three Tests against New Zealand and was a constant menace for the All Blacks’ defence. Huge future.

George Furbank – 6

Great assist for Manny’s try, making the correct decision on when to offload, but questions still on his defensive work.