Disabled woman shares dating's most dreaded question
A woman with cerebral palsy recounts the blunt first-date question she's faced for years and why 'stay positive' advice fails to tackle disability stigma. Read her powerful story.
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Couple's journey exploring intimacy in queer sex parties
Conrad, 36, and Callum, 35, share how attending sex-positive queer parties strengthens their four-year relationship. They reveal the rules, trust, and connection found in the 'dark room'. Discover their unique approach to love and fantasy.
Heated Rivalry Review: Steamy But Tedious Ice Hockey Drama
Sky Atlantic's queer romance 'Heated Rivalry' packs in constant sex scenes between ice hockey rivals, but critics say more character development was needed. Read our full review.
Date used me to get closer to my friend, then ghosted
A woman shares her devastating dating story after her crush used her to get closer to her friend. Read her cautionary tale of queer dating and betrayal.
Queer Hockey Romance 'Heated Rivalry' Heats Up Screens
Sky Atlantic's 'Heated Rivalry' serves a steamy, queer love story set in the macho world of ice hockey. Discover why this Canadian import is more than just a sports bodice-ripper.
Blind Date: A London 8/10 Meet with Pub Follow-Up
Dara, 24, and Alexia, 24, share their Guardian Blind Date experience over dinner in London. They scored the evening 8/10, enjoyed a pub after, and would meet again as friends. Read their full story.
Trans woman says T4T relationship changed her dating life
Dee Whitnell shares how intimacy with a fellow trans person revealed the profound difference between bare-minimum allyship from cis men and true, affirming acceptance. Read her powerful story.
Belgrave Road: A Tender Tale of Love Beyond Borders
Manish Chauhan's poignant debut novel, 'Belgrave Road', offers a powerful portrait of immigrant life and forbidden love in Leicester. Discover this story of hope and destiny.
Patrick Charnley's astonishing debut novel reviewed
Review of Patrick Charnley's moving debut novel 'This, My Second Life', drawing on his near-death experience. A tale of convalescence in Cornwall published by Hutchinson Heinemann (£16.99).
Review: The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers
A review of Erin Somers's witty novel 'The Ten Year Affair', a piercing portrait of millennial anxiety, failed passion, and middle-age disillusionment in modern New York. Discover the adultery story a generation deserves.
Overcoming Dating Anxiety and Loneliness in Your 30s
A clinical psychologist shares how a client tackled feelings of defectiveness and built a life aligned with her values, with or without a partner. Learn key strategies for modern dating.
Volunteers Find Love in Vanuatu, Now a Family of Five
Andrew Ngeh and Kath Oliver's love story began while volunteering in the South Pacific. From a paddleboard kiss to surviving a cyclone, discover their decade-long journey to marriage and parenthood.
Awkward Hinge Hook-Up: He Put It In The Wrong Hole
A woman shares her cringe-worthy one-night stand with a 28-year-old virgin who didn't know what he was doing. Discover why communication in the bedroom is key.
Blind Date: Contact Lens Mishap Cuts Evening Short
Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, met radiographer Arun, 36, for a Guardian Blind Date at Parrillan in London. Despite a lost contact lens, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.
Justice Hope for Amazon Murders, But Organised Crime Fears
Funerals held for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira. As Lula takes office, hopes rise for Amazon protection and justice, but a deep-rooted criminal network threatens progress. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Hinge date turns toxic after woman rejects sleepover
A woman shares her cringe-worthy Hinge date story where a man's compliments turned to insults after she turned down his request to stay the night. Read her full account of modern dating woes.
Vogue Balls Go Mainstream in New Zealand
Māori and Pasifika-led vogue ballroom culture, born from New York's queer resistance, is now captivating mainstream audiences in New Zealand, with major events held at national institutions like Te Papa museum.
Friends Discover They Are Sisters After DNA Test
Two colleagues who joked they looked like sisters discovered they were biological siblings after a DNA test, reuniting a family separated by adoption. Read their incredible story.
Man jailed for 14 years after paralysing ex-partner
A woman was left paralysed after her abusive ex shoved her over a bannister for refusing a kiss. He is now serving 14 years. Read her powerful story and call to action for domestic abuse survivors.
Missing Amazon Ambush: Full Story of Viral Podcast
Dive into the full, untold story behind the viral 'Missing Amazon Ambush' podcast. Discover the shocking details, key figures, and unresolved questions from this gripping audio investigation.
Gen Z's 51 Dating Terms Decoded: From Ghosting to Wokefishing
A decade after 'ghosting' went mainstream, Gen Z has created a vast new lexicon for modern romance. Explore 51 hyperspecific terms defining love, sex, and bad behaviour in today's messy dating landscape.
2026 Film Preview: Toy Story, Nolan, Peaky Blinders Movies
Your guide to the biggest films of 2026, from Toy Story 5 and Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to the Peaky Blinders movie. Get release dates and key details.
Short Kings & Architects Are 2025's Most Wanted Men
New data reveals a major shift in dating preferences. Women now value creativity and emotional intelligence over height and finance jobs. Discover why the 'ideal man' has changed.
The Amazon Disappearance: A Guardian Podcast Investigates
Three years after British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished in Brazil's Javari valley, a new Guardian podcast series investigates. Listen to the first episode now.
West Side Story reclassified to 12 certificate by BBFC
The BBFC has reclassified the classic 1961 film West Side Story from PG to 12, citing sexist and transphobic remarks, moderate violence, and discrimination. Read the full details.
Long-distance dating heartbreak: The brutal clarification
A man's journey from a Grindr connection to a devastating long-distance breakup in LA reveals the painful realities of mismatched expectations in modern queer relationships. Read his story.
Tareq Baconi on queer Palestinian identity in new memoir
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Mum's 5-Year New Year's Eve Shift at Homeless Shelter
For the fifth consecutive year, mum-of-two Kar will volunteer her New Year's Eve at a Crisis shelter in London. Discover her inspiring story and the impact on guests like Eddie.
From Online Chat to 20 Summers: A Love Story
Philip Channells recounts the instant connection with Sean that began online in 2005, defied distance, and has flourished for two decades. Discover the moment he knew.
Zoom call panic after date night disaster
A first-year student shares her cringe-worthy morning after a Bumble date, left scrambling naked as her date joined a work Zoom call. Read her story of modern dating woes.
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