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David O'Mahony: If your daughter makes vomiting noises when you flirt with your wife, that’s a job well done
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (625+ words) This was not what I'd planned. I had, actually, something of a wedding speech made out already. But cccasionally what's produced spontaneously under pressure can be vastly superior to what might have emerged with an abundance of time. I found…...
Esther McCarthy: 'Looksmaxxing' is simple but incredibly damaging for our boys
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (551+ words) 'Looksmaxxing' is a trend telling boys they must optimise their appearance to become the most attractive, masculine version of themselves. Ah, happy Valentine's Day, you guys! Today is the big day, so this column is about love. But not the…...
Three simple exercises couples in a romance rut can try at home to reconnect
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (248+ words) A good indication that you've stopped communicating is how often you really look at your partner. If you're beginning to realise it's been months, maybe longer, since you've really looked at your partner, put a timer on for two minutes…...
Let’s talk about sex - the top 20 questions from both women and men
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (96+ words) We've asked sex educators and therapists to share their answers to the questions men and women most frequently ask. Picture: iStock Are you having less sex of late? Or maybe it's been parked for longer than you'd care to admit,…...
'Testing the waters’ when forming new relationships
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (587+ words) Five Monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus), or 'Loro' to the locals, a widespread and common Chilean species, perch on a garden fountain in a suburban Santiago garden. Originally centred on the plains of Argentina, this species has become more widespread in…...
Sex File: My wife wants a break from lovemaking — can this end well?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) My wife and I have slightly mismatched libidos that have become more obvious with time and kids (we're both mid-40s, I'm the one with the higher drive) and it can lead to frustration on both sides." She is now suggesting we…...
Sex File: Becoming a dad has killed my libido
6+ mon, 2+ hour ago (206+ words) Try from "1.25 / week Is it normal for men to lose interest in sex after having a baby? Our first child is almost six months old and my (gorgeous) wife is up for getting things back on track, but I'm the…...
Sex File: I'm struggling to keep pace with his sex drive
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (188+ words) If, over time, you had accepted his loss of libido, now you are suddenly having to adapt to a completely different situation. Prior to him getting tested, you couldn't have known why he stopped wanting sex and that must have…...
Sex File: What should I do about my husband's lost sex drive?
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) It sounds like your husband feels impotent in every sense of the word. He feels that he has failed you and he can't see a way through, so he has withdrawn. My marriage began as an affair fuelled by glorious…...
Is a sleep divorce the solution? How to get past the long, sleepless nights
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1720+ words) Wendy Troxel: Communication is key when deciding sleeping plans. YOU'VE got through yet another demanding day and can't wait to get into bed for a restorative night's sleep. After kissing your partner goodnight, you snuggle down under the duvet, close…...