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Why you don’t always need to stay happy and hopeful through difficult times

After his engagement was called off, thirty-two-year-old Anand Bose (name changed), who has been suffering from clinical depression, asked his therapist, “Do you think...

10 people everyone should have in their lives

Success in life is not an individual affair but the sum of the contributions of everyone we meet along the way. In other words,...

‘I can’t stop flirting with other men behind my husband’s back’

Dear Coleen, I’m hoping for some advice on my marriage, as I feel very guilty about forming friendships with other men that my husband knows...

Ladies, this is why he isn’t making the first move and here’s what you can do about it

You know he likes you, but you wonder why he isn’t asking for a relationship. The conversation is great between the two of you, he...

Why kissing is way more intimate than sex

Do you remember your first real kiss? I do. I had kissed others before, made out with others is probably a better way to put...

Reasons why couples should sleep naked

Sleeping in the nude encourages people to be more emotionally intimate and open with one another. Black couple Below are four reasons why you should consider...

‘I’m worried my pet python might be a dealbreaker to progressing my relationship’

Dear Coleen, I’m a 48-year-old man and I’ve been growing increasingly frustrated at spending more than a decade living a single life. I have a passion...

‘I am frustrated because I always have to initiate sex with my boyfriend’

Dear Coleen I’ve been with my boyfriend for three-and-a-half years. We get on great – soulmates, I’d say – but I get frustrated when it...

I’m watching our friendship slip away and there’s nothing I can do

I remember the first time we met. I don’t think I’ve ever clicked with someone so fast before in my life. The moment we...

‘My son lied to me about the birth of his child – I feel so disrespected’

A grandmother has revealed her heartbreak after discovering her own son and daughter-in-law had hidden the birth of their newborn son, just so they could have some alone...

‘My boyfriend is 32 years older – people think he’s my dad but the sex is great’

A carer, who is engaged to a man 32 years older than her, says people think they're dad and daughter - but they have...

The sex conversation: How to talk about sex with a new partner

It is much easier to have sex than it is to talk about sex. Intimate relationships are built on communication and any form of prolonged...

‘I’m upset by my mum’s snobbish rant about my girlfriend whose ex is in prison’

Dear Coleen I’m a 20-year-old guy in the last year of university and I’ve fallen out badly with my mum over my girlfriend. She’s a...

How to experience orgasm together, here are 5 tips for couples

The act of achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner doesn’t have to be mysterious. Orgasming together can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for...

What to expect when you lose your virginity (For men and women)

After having sex for the first time, most men and women often wonder if there will be any physical signs of lost virginity going...

Couple’s romantic city break ruined by room covered in ‘blood and condom wrappers’

A couple got more than they bargained for when their romantic city break was ruined after claiming they found their room filthy and covered in blood...

Best penis size to make a woman experience orgasm revealed – and 8 tips to make yours bigger

It's the age-old question that has bothered men since the dawn of time - what is the perfect penis size? Finally: Best penis size to...

6 subtle signs you’re falling out of love with your partner

Sometimes, love just isn’t enough. I know it sounds unfair, but so is life. We have all grown up on the concept of happily ever after,...

27 things guys do that subtly say ‘I’m husband material’

If you’re looking for a life partner, chances are you want someone who’s honest, loyal, thoughtful, and caring. But what about the subtler details? What...

‘I was in coma after my heart went boom – I heard sons’ final goodbyes to me’

Dianne Akurangi has always been in incredible shape - owning a gym, playing touch rugby and competing in bodybuilding. So when the 39-year-old mum-of-two was...

5 simple ways to make him want to commit to you

Whenever I hear Sugar by Maroon 5 on the radio, I’m reminded of all the single women struggling to understand what men want. And the lyrics to this...

7 things every woman wants to hear during s3x

All the magic words to use with your bae just before, during and after sex. The right words can turn her on, boost her...

‘I’m sleeping with a hot guy from uni, but I’m worried he wants something serious’

Dear Coleen I’m a woman in my twenties and recently I reconnected with a guy I knew at university. I’ve always fancied him – he’s...

Woman finds out that her ex-husband was having an affair with her mother; but forgives them [watch]

Growing up, Soipan Martha has always craved her mother's affection, but she never understood why this never materialised. At the age of two, Martha's mother...

7 things you’ll only feel when you’re in a relationship with ‘the one’

How do you know when you’re in love and finally in a healthy and solid relationship? It feels amazing! I’ve finally found one, so I know....

Post-sex cramps: Here’s why you are experiencing this pain and what to do

Sex is something that one should enjoy, and it should not be a traumatic experience. Experiencing cramps once in a while after coitus is not...

‘Threesome with my boyfriend was fun but I’m now falling for the other guy’

Dear Coleen, My boyfriend and I have always been very open and experimental when it comes to sex, and over the past few months, we’ve been having...

8 weird reasons why women moan and make sounds during s*x

Women make noise, even when they are having s*x, some women may also shout and scream in bed. And if you recollect your memories of...

‘I was getting over my cheating ex but now he wants me back and I am confused’

Dear Coleen My ex left me and our two kids last summer. Even though he’d been a hopeless partner throughout our 12 years together, including...

4 things to never say to a woman unless you want a divorce

Men, you have the power to make or break a relationship. My research has consistently shown that what men do in a relationship is,...

Dear men, 4 mistakes you make during sex and how to avoid them

Sex mistakes men make in bed can cost us the relationship or even marriage. This is why it’s important to understand your partner’s needs...

‘I took my mother-in-law’s dog because it would be happier with me’

A woman has confessed to taking her mother-in-law’s dog because she thought it would be 'happier' living with her. Sharing her truth on Reddit, the woman...

‘My daughters are both getting married – but I’ll only walk one down the aisle’

A dad has been accused of "playing favourites" by people online after he openly admitted to refusing the request from one of his daughters...

Woman travels to surprise long-distance boyfriend – but finds him with another girl

For those of us who have experience with long-distance relationships, we know how difficult it can be to maintain a connection with someone you only...

Does sex make women fat? Here’s all you need to know

Have you also heard about the very popular belief that women gain weight once they start making love? Becoming sexually active can have various...

‘I’m allergic to sex – semen causes muscle paralysis and excruciating pain’

A student who is allergic to sex says she's left in excruciating pain after getting hot and steamy. Chloe Lowery, 18, says oral sex turns...

The differences between ‘I love you’ and ‘I’m in love with you’

It’s not just a matter of semantics. There’s a big difference between understanding how to say “I’m in love with you” and saying “I...

Does sex make women fat? Here are all you need to know

Have you also heard about the very popular belief that women gain weight once they start making love? Becoming sexually active can have various effects...

6 tips to survive working with an ex after awful breakup

Did you know that around 25 percent of people have dated a coworker at some point in their careers? All those late nights at the office and...

For men: Here are 5 effective ways to satisfy your woman in bed

Sex is an essential part of a relationship and is also considered one of the basic human needs. Sexual pleasure is essential for both men...