Woman's Own March 18, 2013

When I first saw our feature on p16, about a woman who sleeps with disabled men for money, I really wasn’t sure what to think and whether it would even make it into this issue. However, the more I read, the more comfortable I felt sharing it with you. While I don’t think I can ever condone women selling their bodies, there is something so sincere about Laura Lee’s intentions that I couldn’t help but respect her for her controversial choice of job. I’d love to know what you think – please drop me a line. facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565…

On the spot with... Alison Hammond This Morning’s showbiz reporter, 37, lives in Birmingham with her son Aidan, seven 1 Sofa or Hub on This Morning? Sofa. You get to chill out with Holly and Phillip. 2 Text or call? Call. People keep reading my texts in the wrong way! 3 Dress or jeans? Dress. I love Evans, H&M and Simply Be. 4 Heels or flats? Flats every time. Though I’ll wear some spangly heels for parties. 5 Cocktail or a glass of wine? I love a mojito, but it has to be done right. 6 Bath or shower? Shower. I’m too busy to have a bath. In and out, see you later! 7 Interviewing a movie star or pop star? Pop star, because I don’t get to interview them…

Monday The last time I pulled an all-nighter it was the 1990s but that’s what I did when I stayed up to watch the Oscars so that I could report on it the morning after. Four and a half long hours later I get into the studio, sit on the sofa in full slap... And get 30 whole seconds to chat about it! Thinking next year I might just fudge it! Tuesday Iconic sitcom Taxi is back on the box and I hosted a night with star Danny DeVito to relaunch it. Talk about a frank confessional! He spilled the beans on his days rooming with old pal Michael Douglas in New York at the start of their careers. The secret of their chemistry? ‘We were herbalists!’ Danny said. I…

It’s official – beards are cool. Even high street retailer John Lewis has got in on the act by making bearded male model Johnny Harrington (right) the face of its spring menswear collection. The former carpenter, 32, is amused by all the attention, which is being dubbed ‘hobo chic’. He says, ‘I love my beard and I try to take good care of it – I wash it, condition it and always brush it before bed. I’m comfortable with myself and I enjoy being unique. My parents taught me to be proud of being different and I wouldn’t change it for anything – and the female attention is nice, too!’ Gerard Butler The eyes have it Rugged Scotsman Gerard, 43, embraces his tough side with a full face of hair,…

Riding high I can’t believe it’s been a year since my horse-riding accident. In case you missed it, I was learning to ride for a charity challenge and fell off on my second lesson. My horse trampled on my right thigh and I lost a lot of blood and needed emergency surgery. It was a scary time and I was off work for five weeks. Steve was fantastic and looked after me brilliantly, but I hated being helped to the loo, sitting on a disabled seat in the shower and being helped in and of bed. At least I knew I was going to get better – many people don’t. But if anyone had told me how long it would take, I think I’d have got really depressed. The huge…

FOUR IN A BED Who knew B&Bs could make such great vie win g? A gem of a show EMMERDALE Often overlooked and taken for granted, which is a real shame as this is a truly top soap. Dingle-tastic! HOLBY CITY Consistently good storylines an d, despite a big turnover of characters, it’s always totally compelling CORONATION STREET The King of Soaps. I love the long-established characters -and the writing absolutely crackles…