All news by author: Julia Banim

A mum-of-two has opened up candidly about the all-too-relatable why she never shares a bed with her other half, and why he ends up sleeping 'like a labrador' instead

A plane passenger travelling in first class says they were left speechless after waking up to the sound of arguing, and a fellow passenger peeing in his own seat

A self-professed 'bimbo' says her 36NN boobs are so enormous she can't even fit them inside her car, but this hasn't put her off wanting to get them ever bigger

An expectant mother says she's now considering giving her unborn daughter a boy's name inspired by a popular TV show, but fears her hormones could be making her go 'mental'

A woman has opened up about how older men will pay for her to go on dates all around the world, and says her clients are far more respectful than her ex partners

A couple who describe themselves as 'lighthouse parents' have opened up about their decision to let their young children, aged just six and 10, out at night on their own

A food researcher has opened up about the six dishes they'd never order when dining out at a restaurant, including some tempting favourites, and has advised what to look out for instead

A 'frugal' man has left fellow shoppers in a state of disbelief after sharing his alleged hack for saving money when buying bananas, and some reckon it 'should be illegal'

A mum says she's become fed up with attending weddings where children aren't allowed, having been invited to seven child-free weddings over the course of the last year alone

A pregnant woman says she was left astounded after her single sister-in-law rocked up to her gender reveal party with a list of 'reserved' baby names, despite not actually being pregnant herself

A top chef has advised puzzled chocolate fans that they've been breaking up Toblerone wrong, but his correct way of doing things hasn't exactly convinced everybody

A doctor has shared his go-to 'weird' reverse sleep hack for those suffering from insomnia, and although you'd think it would have the exact opposite effect, he claims it works like a charm

An easy yet little-known iPhone function could help you get a good night's sleep, even after the most stressful of days, and you won't have to spend another penny to give it a try for yourself

A former teacher has lashed out at a supermarket chain over a widespread self-checkout feature she's 'morally opposed to', and many other shoppers understand where she's coming from

Dog owners have been left feeling overcome with emotion after learning why exactly their beloved pet pooches can't get enough of basking in spots of warm sunlight

A couple who wanted to throw an extravagant gender reveal party did not hold back with their budget, announcing their baby's gender by unveiling a high-end Lamborghini

A mum has shared how she discovered she was pregnant at the same as her own mother, with her son born just two weeks after she welcomed her new baby brother

A pharmacist has shared an unexpected drink ingredient that can lead to migraines, and it's likely to leave fans of a particularly popular beverage practically dismayed

An exasperated groom-to-be claims he became so sick and tired of his fiancée's 'obsession' with her pet dog that he ended up storming out of his own engagement dinner

A stressed-out mum has asked for advice on whether it's appropriate to expect an 11-year-old to pay for birthday gifts for her pals, as her husband expects their little girl to use her pocket money

Mirror reporter Julia Banim went behind the scenes at a DNA analysis lab and discovered some unexpectedly interesting things about her own health in the process

A cleaning whizz has shared their top home remedy for trapping pesky flies 'instantly' this summer by using everyday household items, and claims it 'works a treat'

People have been left mortified to discover the exact reason why you should never wear red to a wedding, and no doubt many will be making some hasty dress returns ahead of the summer weddings to come

A woman who claims to get 500 matches per day on Hinge says she's struggling to find love because of her beauty, and claims men are intimidated by her Kylie Jenner look

A woman says she'd been 'ruining clothes for years' before figuring out what washing symbols actually mean, and wishes she'd learned about it sooner - others are equally as baffled