How much porn is too much? The signs your relationship with porn might need attention
Porn has become part of many people’s sex lives — but how do you know when a habit has become a problem? Sex and relationship expert Becky Crepsley Fox explains what really matters, from motivation and control to the impact on your relationships, work and wellbeing. How much porn is too much? It’s a deceptively difficult question, partly because we’re often given very different answers. One person might say […]
What your fantasies really mean (and what they don’t)
Our sexual imagination can take us to places we’d never want to visit in real life. So why do we sometimes feel so ashamed of the things we think about? There is something strangely unsettling about discovering that your mind can take you somewhere your real-life self would never choose to go. Perhaps you’ve fantasised […]
How often do you think about sex? (and what does your answer say about you?)
Every day, once a week or hardly ever? A sexologist explains what your answer really says about your sex drive — and why there may be no such thing as a “normal” amount. For something so personal, sexual desire is surprisingly easy to measure ourselves against other people. We compare ourselves with partners, friends, statistics, […]
Why stress makes some people want sex all the time — and others want none at all
When life feels overwhelming, sex can be the last thing you want — or exactly what you crave. A psychologist explains why stress can affect desire in such opposite ways, and when sex becomes more about escape than connection. For some people, the last thing they want when life becomes overwhelming is to be touched. […]
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You still love each other. So why are things so quiet in the bedroom now?
From children and work to exhaustion, changing bodies and shifting desire, long-term intimacy rarely stays the same. What matters isn’t matching the past — but understanding what has changed. One of the more unsettling moments in a long relationship is realising that you don’t have sex like you used to. Perhaps there was a time […]
How many times should a happy couple be having sex? You might be asking the wrong question
Once a week? Three times a week? A few times a month? And if you’re having less than that, should you be worried? It is surprisingly easy to believe there is a correct answer. Search online and you’ll find statistics about how often couples supposedly have sex, alongside endless conversations about libido, “dead bedrooms” and […]
Seven in ten midlife women have experienced a sexual-health issue in the past year — so why is it still so taboo?
The symptoms are common. The conversations aren’t. New research reveals the physical and emotional toll of sexual-health changes — and why so many women feel they simply have to put up with them. For many women, it starts with something that seems easy to dismiss. Sex becomes uncomfortable. Desire quietly disappears. Perhaps it’s too embarrassing […]
How long is too long to go without sex? And how do you have the conversation?
If you’ve started counting the time since you and your partner last had sex, you’re probably wondering whether it means something. An expert explains what matters more than the number on the calendar. Three weeks? Two months? Half a year? If you haven’t had sex with your partner for a while, it can be surprisingly […]
Can the pre-match rituals of elite athletes help make your workout better?
From Rafael Nadal’s meticulously arranged water bottles to Novak Djokovic’s ball-bouncing routine, elite athletes use rituals to get themselves into the right headspace. Here’s what the experts say about the psychology behind them – and which ones you could try yourself.
Always putting off your biggest tasks? 5 expert-backed ways to beat procrastination for good
Learn how to beat procrastination and get your work done with these top tips from social entrepreneur Sharath Jeevan and author Gemma Bray…
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From better memory and energy to improved mood, growing research suggests creatine can help with far more than just physical performance. We asked an expert for the full lowdown and busted five of the most common myths around this molecule.
Rob Reiner’s son Jake Reiner quietly marries eight months after parents’ deaths – as he reveals his grief ‘manifests into rage’
The 35-year-old has married Maria Gilfillan in an intimate ceremony following an unimaginable family tragedy – but says every morning brings a painful reminder of everything he has lost
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Affairs might be ‘sexy’ but they are rarely purely about sex – here are 6 of the biggest affair triggers
Author and psychotherapist Philippa Perry offers her analysis of what can lead to an affair
The food secret that could keep your brain sharper for longer — and it doesn’t cost a penny!
New research suggests that when we eat may influence how well our brains age – as well as our waistlines We tend to think about healthy ageing in terms of what we eat: more vegetables, enough protein, fewer ultra-processed foods. But new research suggests there may be another question worth asking: when do we eat? […]
Many adults are living with undiagnosed autism without realising it – these are the seven hidden signs experts want you to know
From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]
Menopause is unmasking autism and ADHD in midlife women – here are the signs to look for
Is it ‘menopause brain’ – or have you always had ADHD or autism without realising? Here’s how to tell.
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Why do people have affairs? The psychology behind infidelity
An affair doesn’t always mean a relationship is unhappy or that someone has fallen out of love. Experts explain the complex mix of personal, emotional and relationship factors that can lead someone to cheat.
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