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‘A new man who just joined our birdwatching group is eyeing up my wife’

Dear Coleen I’ve been married to my wife for 11 years and like most couples, we’ve been through both ups and downs but have largely...

‘My friend is getting married next month – but I just found her on a dating app’

In the age of online dating, having a profile on a dating app while you're in a relationship isn't automatically a sign of anything malicious - especially if the...

‘I’ve just got married but I think I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life’

Dear Coleen I’ve made a terrible mistake by getting married to my long-term partner and I now want out, even though we only walked down...

My ex-boyfriend would track me and watch me sleep

I never thought I would fall in love with an abuser. I thought if an abuser walked into my life, I would know. But,...

Here’s what it means to be scared of sex and what to do

Sexual anxiety or worry is by no means uncommon. They can range from small insecurities about body image to larger concerns around sexual performance. The...

5 mistakes women make on first dates

First dates are so important. First dates are the make or break point in most budding romantic relationships. You know what they say, you never...

I went to a brothel with my boyfriend; it was nothing like what I expected

My boyfriend, Rod, is passionately kissing another woman. Little fingers of jealousy squeeze my insides, and I’m not sure where to look or what...

‘I recently started dating a really great guy…but he’s in an open marriage’

Dear Coleen I’m a woman in my early 30s and recently started seeing a really great guy, who admitted on our first date that he...

‘I paid for our flat, IVF and my own engagement ring – my ex now says I owe him’

When it comes to modern relationships, lots of partners like to go Dutch on expenses, paying half for almost everything, or taking turns to...

The night my date took me to a prostitute hotel

“I’m going to give you some nooky, so get ready,” I teased Alex over the phone. He sighed with relief. Alex and I had been...

A heart so full, her chipped teeth were an afterthought

By then, the pair had been getting to know each other for about six months. They met in August 2017, when Ms Friedell, 32,...

If you’ve been in failed talking stages, you will relate to these 5 things

Another talking stage in the bag but no relationship in sight. Well done. If you are still in the dating or talking stage then I...

Do women need to wear underwear?

Should you embrace the relief of wearing nothing underneath or is it much better to wear underwear? There are some good arguments for and against...

Things no one tells you about sex after marriage

Sex before marriage and after marriage can be very different. Is it the same act? Yes, but how we feel, perceive our partner, changes. There...

7 types of men who seem great, but actually make relationships miserable

As men, we play different roles in our life: friend, brother, co-worker, neighbour, etc. But, some roles take on a toxic life of their own, especially when...

‘I’m having the most mind-blowing sex with my boyfriend… since we split up’

Dear Coleen, my boyfriend and I split up a couple of months ago – but with the view that we both needed a break and that the...

How to introduce your partner to the family: 7 best tips to follow

Making it to the “meet the family” stage is a big moment in any relationship. At some point, after a special someone enters your life,...

Withdrawal? Here’s how to do it correctly and its effectiveness in birth control

The pull-out method, also known as the withdrawal method, is a way to prevent pregnancy. Although not reliable, it’s a better option than taking...

Ways to make a rich, classy chic fall in love with you

Most of the rich girls in town really are in search of true love. So if you are a guy who can give them...

My ex faked his death to break up with me

Famous anthropologist, Ernest Becker, once said, “The idea of death, the fear of it, haunts the human animal like nothing else.” But LouLou Gonzalez’s ex-boyfriend...

5 most common sexual fantasies

Human beings are sexual beings and they think of sex a lot. In a study carried out by the Journal of Sex Research, it...

Dear women, here are 4 sexual fantasies men often have

Even the most sex-positive folks can find themselves feeling confused and uncertain when reflecting on the arousing, erotic mental images — otherwise known as...

‘My ex-husband wants to bring his new girlfriend on family holiday with our kids’

Dear Coleen My husband and I are separated and in the process of getting a divorce. It’s pretty amicable because the split was a mutual...

I feel guilty for cheating on my partner, but the sex was so much better with my ex

Dear Coleen My ex-husband and I have been divorced for five years and I’m currently living with my partner. My ex is still single, although I...

5 reasons why sex during the rains remains undefeated

All the pleasurable reasons why you should be excited about getting down on wet, cold days and nights. What’s special about making out, cuddling and...

At what age does a man stop getting hard? Here’s what to know

At what age does a man stop getting hard? Here's what to know With increasing age, you may find that you experience a lower sex...

I am done with Ghanaian men – Single mother of three based in Norway

Sellasie is a single mother of three who lives in Norway, and she has stated that both fathers of her children were either immature...

9 beauty benefits of sex

Most people probably think of their sex life and their beauty regimen as two completely separate self-care practices. But as it turns out, the...

15 ways guys say ‘I love you’ without ever saying a word

Has your guy been fairly silent in the three-little-words department and you’re trying to figure out the signs he means to say, “I love...

How to know that your girl wants sex

Babes hardly tell you when they want to smash. They just drop hints and expect you to get it. And you totally should! Needing sexual...

3 little words your partner needs to hear before you say ‘I love you’

Nothing beats hearing the person you’re dating and falling in love with say, “I love you” for the very first time.  Hearing your new boyfriend...

‘I’m fighting for my marriage but my husband is sexting a bloke from the gym’

Dear Coleen I’m feeling nervous writing this letter, but I think you know what you’re talking about, so here goes. I knew my husband for a...

Is your penis size correlated to the size of your nose? Here’s what study says

There are plenty of markers used to estimate the size of a man’s penis, most notably height and foot size. As it turns out, however,...

For women: 5 things you don’t have to discuss with your husband

There are definitely a few conversations not to have with your partner, not only for the sake of their mental health but also for...

Why I prayed for my ex to cheat on me

Who in their right mind would want their boyfriend to cheat on them? I did. And I prayed to God that another woman would...

‘I’d love to have sex with young guy but I don’t want either of us to get hurt’

Dear Coleen, I’m a woman in my forties and got divorced a few years ago. I don’t have kids and I’m not in a serious relationship at...

12 sweet things to say when someone asks, ‘Why do you love me?’

There are certain questions that inevitably strike fear into the heart of anyone being asked them in the context of a marriage or romantic...

What to do if group texts are stressing you out

We’ve all been there: You check your phone and see over 100 unread texts thanks to a group chat. The more this happens, the more...

5 tips to make sex last longer

You don't need herbal concoctions to last long in bed. Except it is a quickie, no one wants to last one- or two minutes during...

The love is there, the sex is not; well, only once a month

My partner and I have been together for three years. She’s 37, I’m 32 (and male). We’ve had our ups and downs, but the...