Last updated: December 15, 2013

Weather: Sydney 19°C - 24°C . Morning shower or two.

Six ways to score dates this Christmas

'TIS the season for lots of socialising. But have you become a bit rusty when it comes to face-to-face contact? A matchmaker has the tips you need to find love.

'Katie' waits to hear from Kiwi romeo

THE mystery woman at the center of a Facebook search launched by a lovelorn New Zealand man says she's waiting for the online romeo to get in touch.

No happy ending for NZ man and 'Katie'

Reese McKee and 'katie'

A NEW Zealand man who begged the internet to help him find a mystery woman "Katie" may have found her - but it seems she's not impressed.

How to impress on a first date

How to impress on a first date

THOSE flowers will only get you so far, buddy. There are more important ways to truly shine on a first date. And you can't buy them from a servo at the last minute.

sex

Why Xmas is boom time for brothels

FROM the dusty plains to the heart of the big city, the demand for sex workers peaks at Christmas. A bush sex worker explains how she brings a little joy to the world.

An anti-climax for 'female Viagra'

THE 15-year search for a pill that boosts sexual desire in women has hit another roadblock.

No hugs allowed? City takes down snuggle house

No hugs allowed? City takes down snuggle house

THE Snuggle House is a place you go if you just need a good cuddle ... for a price. Authorities want it shut down, fearing male clients won't be able to control themselves.

Men and women reveal sexual regrets

Men and women reveal sexual regrets

ARE you moving too quickly with your partner? Have you let yourself down between the sheets? Here are our biggest sexual regrets.

One man. One pink tutu. One amazing love story

HOW far would you go to make the woman you love smile? When Bob Carey's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he decided he would do anything.

Did Obama flirt with 'Danish tart'?

OBAMA has been labelled a "hormone-ravaged frat boy on a road trip to a strip bar" after his alleged flirt-fest with the Danish PM, while his wife shot daggers.

Woman wins Scientology marriage fight

Louisa Hodkin Alessandro Calciolio Scientology

A WOMAN who wants to marry in a Church of Scientology chapel has won a battle in the UK's highest court.

Wedding guest dives off balcony

Wedding guest dives off balcony

THERE'S always one at a wedding. That desperate female guest who NEEDS to catch the bouquet. This woman won't even let a balcony get in her way.

video & photos

Valentines Day Worldwide

Birds do it, bees do it, people around the world do it: our loved-up planet celebrates Valentine's Day

The #whatilove project

WE asked, you answered! Here are the best pics news.com.au readers shared in honour of Valentine's Day.

Aussies work in Christmas holidays

Aussies work in Christmas holidays

STREUTH! Australians in management roles will work harder than the rest of the world during their Christmas holidays, all unpaid.

Best advice from the old people

Best advice from the old people

YOU can learn the most beautiful lessons in life from your elders. From money to love, here are the tips the oldies wish someone had told them.

Cargo bikes the new minivan

Cargo Bikes

CYCLISTS are pushing the limits of what they can haul on cargo bikes - sturdy two-wheelers built to haul lots of stuff.