Sex

Teenage girls are under more pressure to have sex than ever before, so it’s time to stop judging and start helping them, writes Jordan Baker. Few things are certain in adolescence, but there’s one thing upon which teenage girls agree: pubic hair is out. “Everyone shaves. Everything,” says Sydney 16-year-old Anne*. “If you’ve left it, […]

You and your partner love each other and want to have sex. But what if you’re on different pages when it comes to when and how often? Libido. It’s a fickle thing. If we believe everything we read, men do nothing but think about sex while women use headaches and hair-washing to get out of […]

The secret to happiness past your 65th birthday has been revealed — sex, and lots of it. New research conducted by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University found that the more often married individuals have sex, the more likely they are to be happy. Assistant professor Adrienne Jackson analysed data from the 2004 General Social Surveys, […]

It’s the male sexual taboo that can destroy relationships and rob couples of a happy love-life. Yet erectile dysfunction needs to be discussed openly and with understanding, before it’s too late, writes Bettina Arndt. Keith lived through a nightmare. He went from being a happily married man to a shaky soul who lost his wife, […]

Have you ever wondered why most engineers are men while most nurses are women? A new study suggests that is has nothing to do with societal pressure and everything to do with hormones. Psychologists at Penn State University have investigated why certain professions are predominantly one sex. Related: Fitness fanatics likely to have higher sex […]

Parents of teenagers spend most of their time trying to stop their kids having sex with their girlfriend or boyfriend — but a new study suggests parents might be better off just letting it happen. Researchers from the University of Texas have found that sexually active teens in committed relationships are less likely to engage […]

Has it been weeks since your partner saw you in anything other than your warmest winter woollies? Anna Warwick asks dating expert Della Cory for her tips for spicing up a wintery romance. Date night: An oldie but a goodie. It’s tempting to flop on the couch and go to bed early, but if you […]

Sex can lose its lustre for many reasons, ranging from hormonal hassles to stress, poor diet, boredom, medication and everything in between. Get your motor running with these tips. Eat smarter What you eat plays a big role in your sexual health. Zinc, in particular, is necessary for the release of hormones. Good sources include […]

It’s not just “the lady in red” who attracts romantic attention; apparently lads in red are also more likely to dazzle the opposite sex. According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, photographs of men wearing red shirts were rated by women as significantly more attractive, sexier, higher in status and more […]

If stress reduction and improved flexibility isn’t enough to make you take up yoga here’s another reason: it could send your libido through the roof. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, regular yoga practise also enhances your sex life. The study, of 40 women aged 22 to 55, found that […]