Lena Dunham's Latest Golden Nuggets Of Wisdom Have Made Us Love Her Even More #AskLena

Lena Dunham Turned Agony Aunt Is Pure Genius
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Can you still wear 'booty shorts' if you're a feminist? How can you deal with OCD without going to the doctor, becoming an alcoholic or chopping all of your hair off? And finally, how can you learn to love yourself if you're plus size?

These are just some of the topics covered by the Wonder Woman that is Lena Dunham in her brand-spanking YouTube series, #AskLena.

To celebrate the launch of her new book Not That Kind Of Girl, the Girls star has filmed a series of short clips where she puts her agony aunt life skills to the test in order to answer personal questions from fans.

Margaret from Maryland says that she can't stop having bad sex with not-so-great people.

Lena's response? "Margaret, I really relate. I don't think I even thought about enjoying sex until I was like 25, because I was so worried about whether other people were enjoying sex with me.

"It never occurred to me that it was an act that I was supposed to receive pleasure from. And then what I realised was that having good sex takes two people who want to make each other feel good. There isn't a person who is 'good' at sex, because it's an alchemy - it's a thing that happens between two people.

"It sounds like you haven't been picking men (if that's your pleasure) who make you feel great."

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Life Advice For Your Thirties
(01 of09)
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"Do something every week that takes you out of your comfort zone"A valuable piece of advice to prevent you getting stuck in a rut. By challenging yourself, even if it's with something minor, you'll learn more about yourself and your capabilities as well as exploring the world around you. (credit:Kevin Elvis King via Getty Images)
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"Don't tell yourself you can't do something; ask yourself 'Can I do it?'. The answer is pretty much always yes."Great for getting you to stop writing opportunities and ideas off before you've even started. Instead of shying away from what's daunting, ask yourself how you'd go about approaching it. The switch from a negative to a positive mindset means you're not focusing on your limitations but on what's possible. (credit:Robert Deutschman via Getty Images)
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"You won't know unless you ask"Rather than guessing what someone means because you're afraid of looking stupid just ask them. It prevents confusion and means you might learn something you didn't know before. The other way to think about this piece of advice is that it's far better to ask someone when you're hoping for an opportunity than to just hope the opportunity will come to you. (credit:Caiaimage/Robert Daly via Getty Images)
(04 of09)
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"Treat people as you'd want to be treated"You'll likely end up tempering this one based on your knowledge of that person but the basic idea is rooted in offering others the same respect and consideration that you'd like them to give you, whether they're friends, relations or colleagues. (credit:Blend Images - Dave and Les Jacobs via Getty Images)
(05 of09)
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"Be very specific on goals. Knowing what you want makes it a lot easier to find"Rather than meandering, hoping for the best it can be far more productive to think about what you want and work out how to get there. It can cut out a heck of a lot of faffing and get you far closer to making your dream a reality. (credit:Olivia Bell Photography via Getty Images)
(06 of09)
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"Everyone feels like an impostor"If you've ever had those moments when you're sat at your desk wondering 'How have I managed to fool these people into thinking I know what I'm doing?' it can be comforting to know you're not alone. Okay, so it might not be everyone but research suggests that over 70 percent of the population have had that feeling at one point or another. (credit:Zing Images via Getty Images)
(07 of09)
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"Everything is transient"A variation on "This too shall pass", it's a wonderful piece of advice which helps you keep both your successes and failures in perspective and can help take the sting out of heartbreak. (credit:Tom Merton via Getty Images)
(08 of09)
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"Have an exit strategy"While it's not exactly fun to dwell on the negative, have a basic plan for what you'll do and which resources you can rely on if something goes wrong. That way if the worst does happen you'll be in a far better place to deal with it. (credit:Photo by ogizoo via Getty Images)
(09 of09)
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"Time is a non-renewable resource"However you choose to spend it, make sure that's right for you. Keeping this piece of wisdom in mind can help you prioritise what's important and who or what you're spending it on. (credit:Henry Steadman via Getty Images)

Good advice, huh? Here are five other reasons you need to watch Lena's life lessons:

The music

The opening credits are complemented by toe-tapping goodness - like the soundtrack to our life, albeit in the 90s. Just imagine yourself walking down the street in the morning, smiling, generally loving life and listening to that tune.

The co-star

Lamby (her pooch) is featured and he's looking as lovely and furry as ever.

The advice

Heartfelt and, as always, very useful, she knocks Dear Deidre out the water.

The LOLs

There are still undertones of her trademark humour.

The set

Her cartoon office set up is the real deal. We have serious desk envy - or Denvy.

What. A. Woman.