Sex & Relationships

According to global statistics, the popularity of online dating is at an all-time high. With the “desperate and dateless” stigma long gone, many are swapping the club scene for computer screens as a fun and efficient way to find love. In fact, a US survey commissioned by dating website Match.com found that during 2009-10 more […]

Melt the heart of your loved one this Valentine’s Day with some of these delicious and tantalising treats! Why not start your Valentine’s Day off with a bang by surprising your sweetheart with an aphrodisiac-infused breakfast in bed of Honeyed figs with toasted fruit bread? Figs are a known aphrodisiac! If you’re staying in for […]

A test has been designed by US scientists that aims to accurately predict whether a relationship will be a success. Using a specially designed quiz, researchers correctly predicted whether more than 50 couples would still be together or have thrown in the towel over a 12 month period, the UK’sDaily Telegraphreported. The test, carried out […]

Some married men might enjoy this news more than their wives, but UK researchers have found that husbands are more attractive to other women than single men. Psychology researchers at the University of Stirling and University of Aberdeen have found that when deciding if someone is attractive, we take our cues from others, the UK’s […]

Have you ever asked yourself, “What makes me happy?” Your answer might be your good health, seeing your family healthy or liking what you see in the mirror. But these answers differ greatly from those identified by Canadian and US researchers who claim that your happiness, or lack thereof, might rest in your spouses’ hands. […]

When it comes to maintaining a (very) happy and healthy sex life within your long-term relationship, the key is good communication. “Since the tongue is the most useful tool for sex, we need to use it honestly to share our attitudes, thoughts, and experiences with our partner,” says Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, Dr Janet […]

If your relationship is feeling comfy but a tad boring, here are 6 ways to add instant romance. (And don’t say you haven’t got time. You have 1,440 minutes in every day — how you use those minutes is up to you!) 1. Go for the classics: Overdo something. Does he love black jellybeans? Buy […]

I would dearly love to offer a message of hope in the bleak landscape of dementia and maybe I can. The journey with Mum over the course of her Alzheimer’s has been a roller-coaster of ups and downs, and I only wish I knew at the outset many of the things I’ve learned along the […]