sex & relationships
Why good sex education for primary school children is crucial
Amid news that the government is proposing to ban sex ed for under-9s, research shows that children who study it from a young age tend to be smarter a...
Beth Ashley: My book Sluts shouldn’t have to exist
The sex and relationships journalist on body counts, school dress codes, and why slut-shaming is having a mainstream moment in 2024
How to use dating apps so they don’t suck
Want to game the apps? With both Hinge and Bumble making their experiences more user-friendly, we’ve asked for advice from users and experts to beat t...
Will giving up masturbation improve me as a person?
The internet is rife with sex misinformation – and our F***ing Nonsense series is here to bring you the real facts. Next up, can saying no to self-ple...
Do we form ‘soul ties’ with our sexual partners?
The internet is rife with sex misinformation – and our F***ing Nonsense series is here to bring you the real facts. Next up, what the hell is a soul t...
5 things I learnt on a sex dungeon tour
A vanilla girl’s journey into the sex-positive kink scene, discovering the lingo and nuance from the experts
Fallen out with your best friend? Here’s how to make up
Five young people tell us why they fell out with their BFF, how they reconciled and what changed
A foot fetish creator on crushing grapes for her own wine
OnlyFans creator Emilie Rae has launched SimpWine, a bottle that gives her fans a taste of her feet
Will caffeine give me more intense orgasms?
The internet is rife with sex misinformation – and our F***ing Nonsense series is here to bring you the real facts. First up: can coffee help you cum?...
Is friends at first sight a real thing?
Forget love at first sight, an instantaneous platonic connection can feel even more magical
The new aromantics flying the flag for the misunderstood identity
We meet the young aro creatives working to dispel myths around not seeking out romance
What does your digital body language say about you?
How you present yourself online can get you more dates, according to Hinge’s 2024 dating report
Why is Gen Z abandoning dating apps?
In their quest for authentic connection, young people are opting for IRL dates
secret sex diary: the awkward app-hopper
A week in the life of...a 26-year-old discovering casual dating and complex FWBs
secret sex diary: the 25-year-old navigating polyamory
A week in the sex life of...a polyamorous woman finding tangible connections through casual sex
How to have sober sex
If you're considering going dry but still fancy getting wet, here's some insider knowledge on approaching love and lust without liqueur
What Chosen Family Christmas means to Gen Z
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so why can't we spend it with the people we choose to be our family?
How to find closure after being ghosted
Ghosting sucks – we asked a clairvoyant, grief expert and ChaptGPT how to heal and move on
Is Findom The Modern Day Robin Hoodism?
Rising living costs have meant that people are looking for a second source of income – and in the world of financial domination, no CV is required.
Secret sex diary: the polygamous self-pleaser
A week in the life of...a 30-year-old seeking pleasure from wanking