love & sex
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Since my husband’s affair, I’m afraid he will reject me sexuallyWe are rebuilding our relationship, but neither of us feel free to initiate -
Women and desire: the six ages of sexSix women across six decades talk about how their sex lives and sensuality have changed, and what they’ve learned about the politics of pleasure
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My life is full of religion and education – but no menAt only 27 years old, a high-performing woman fears she is having a midlife crisis: she feels her conservative and Christian beliefs have prevented her from finding love. Mariella Frostrup encourages her to emerge from her chrysalis -
True love waits? The story of my purity ring and feeling like I didn't have a choiceWhen my dad gave me the ring, he said it represented my commitment to guard my heart. But after a while, my virginity vow no longer felt empowering
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'I didn't realise he was dying': the day I lost my fianceThey were engaged and on the trip of a lifetime when tragedy struck. What would she tell his parents?
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Listener feedback with Jacqui Gabb - Close Encounters sex podcastEpisodes six to eight of our Close Encounters sex podcast got people talking. Here we share listeners’ own tales, comments and questions
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Sex when you're asexual – Close Encounters podcastJords has always known he was asexual, but his partners have struggled to understand. Can you compromise over your sexuality for the sake of companionship? WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT
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Polyamory, sexual unicorns and Google Calendar – Close Encounters sex podcastMichelle and Reuben live together, sleep together and date other people together. Alix Fox finds out how their polyamorous relationship works. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT
advice
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Private livesPrivate livesMy wife has had an affair and I am struggling to get past the hurtShe told me she had a six-month affair and she is trying to make things work, but I don’t see what I did wrong and can’t seem to get over the pain
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasShould I take vitamin D every day?Although advice suggested people should take supplements during winter, unless you are seriously deficient, the chance of it stopping you catching a cold is minimal
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy life is full of religion and education – but no menAt only 27 years old, a high-performing woman fears she is having a midlife crisis: she feels her conservative and Christian beliefs have prevented her from finding love. Mariella Frostrup encourages her to emerge from her chrysalis
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Sexual healingSexual healingSince my husband’s affair, I’m afraid he will reject me sexuallyWe are rebuilding our relationship, but neither of us feel free to initiate
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Problem solvedProblem solvedA friend is flirting with my husband. She cheats on all her partners, so I don’t trust herI find it hard to believe any man would not want sex with her, but won’t confront her unless she goes further. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Ask AlysAsk AlysAsk Alys Fowler: I want to get rid of concrete slabs and create a gardenOur gardening expert has some excellent advice
No, wives 'withholding sex' are not to blame for male violence