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You'll be transfixed by this new documentary about the heinous acts of one infertility doctor

If you've ever used an at-home DNA test, the most it's probably revealed is a surprise 16th century ancestor from a far-flung country – but nothing out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, 41-year-old Jacoba Ballard can't say the same. Netflix's latest documentary Our Father follows the Indiana resident's story after her 23andMe test revealed a shocking truth in 2014: rather than using an unknown donor's sperm to father her, the once well-respected infertility doctor Donald Cline had used his own – and he did the same to more than 90 others in the 70s and 80s. Told firsthand by the parents who had no idea and the adult children who are coming to terms with the truth, it's a hard but fascinating watch.

"While it's tricky to process Cline's act of betrayal, what's even more heartbreaking is hearing the personal accounts from his biological children and the women he violated," says Stylist Loves writer Kiran Meeda. "Just as you think the amount of half-siblings Cline fathered is at its max, more come forward to share their truth – and they all live within a 25-mile radius of each other. When details about Cline's own health are revealed that have awful consequences for his numerous biological children, it feels like a bad dream you can't wake up from, You'll be horrified, intrigued and frustrated – yet totally transfixed." Watch now on Netflix


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You're Going To Love: B.X.M
In the latest of our series focusing on up-and-coming independent brands with female and non-binary founders, allow us to introduce you to B.X.M

What is it? Launching today, this new brand specialises in sports bras that come in E+ cup sizes – all made in the UK using eco-friendly materials.

Who's behind it? Lizzie Gordon, 30, who quit her commercial research job last September to focus on making her dream business a reality. "I've always had bigger boobs and constantly felt forgotten or overlooked by brands, especially when I'd see my smaller-boobed friends buying loads of nice, sustainable sports bras," she tells Stylist Loves. A short course on lingerie design gave Lizzie the confidence to launch B.X.M – a play on the word 'buxom'. "I wanted to take something that has previously been used as a bit of a derogatory or sexualised term for a bigger-busted woman and reclaim it as positive and uplifting," she says.

Why you'll love it: Struggle to find bras that make you feel supported while exercising? B.X.M's two innovative designs are worth checking out. The wide underbands are made from rigid yet comfortable elastic that grip the ribcage without being painfully tight, while the straps feature hook-and-notch fastenings to stop them loosening during workouts. The fabric is important too: each bra is crafted from a reassuringly high-coverage yet lightweight form of recycled nylon made from ocean plastic. And if you're in the market for a T-shirt to go over your new sports bra, try B.X.M's limited edition designs created with Manchester-based artist Laura Frances Heitzman. Big boob energy, indeed. From £45; iambxm.com


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