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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lily Smith

Sex toys, new-season scents and plastic-free sponges: what you loved most this month

Beech leaves on the tree in autumn. There is blue sky behind and the close up of leaves are varying tones of green yellow and orange.
Love it or loathe it, there are things to make this seasonal transition easier. Photograph: georgeclerk/Getty Images/iStockphoto

As summer draws to a close, it’s no surprise this month’s favourites reflect the transitional feeling of this time of year. There’s a hint that some of you still have a holiday coming up or are hoping for a late spurt of hot weather, as you’ve been looking at gel heel socks to get your feet sandal-ready and portable fans to keep you cool.

For some of you, though, it’s clear the “back to school” energy September brings has already taken effect. You’re investing in plastic-free scourers to crack on with the cleaning you’ve neglected during busy summer months, and treating yourself to a new office chair to upgrade your work-from-home setup.

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