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.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Police have arrested three men following reports of a sexual assault on two teenage girls at Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds. Officers continue to investigate.
Lovehoney's end-of-year sale offers 50% off the Womanizer Classic 2 Marilyn Monroe Edition. This popular toy is selling out fast, with some colours already gone. Shop the final stock now.
Sexologist Angie Rowntree's 'Arousal Anchoring' technique uses sensory cues to reignite desire. Learn how to establish your own anchors for a better sex life in 2026.
As The Guardian's iconic 'Sexual Healing' column ends after two decades, we revisit 23 of its most memorable reader dilemmas and Pamela Stephenson Connolly's expert advice.
As The Guardian's Sexual Healing column ends, its writer shares key insights on desire, normality, and intimacy learned from two decades of answering readers' questions. Discover what has changed and what remains the same.
Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
Expert therapists reveal how to maintain a fulfilling sex life through life's stages, from child-rearing to empty nests. Learn why scheduling intimacy and embracing novelty are key.
Police launch investigation after a man in his 30s was reportedly raped near Pells Pool in Lewes between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Maddy, 24, and Luke, 26, discuss the pressures of being newlyweds, differing sex drives, and how marriage brought them new sexual freedom. Read their candid story.
A woman's intimate podcast chat with her 80-year-old grandmother about Ann Summers, bananas and orgasms became a life lesson on love, connection and breaking taboos. Discover why she says we should all talk more openly.
Sex expert Ness Cooper recommends the 'exhibitionist' pose for Boxing Day intimacy. Discover this low-energy position and other tips for festive season sex when you're feeling full and fatigued.
Is there a perfect time of day for sex? Experts reveal how hormones, age, and lifestyle shape our sexual peaks, from morning passion in your 20s to intentional intimacy later in life.
A 46-year-old mum-of-three from Oxfordshire reveals how an unexpected festive present from her husband brought back passion and spontaneity to their busy family life. Read her intimate seven-day diary.
Some people experience temporary hearing loss after climax, known as transient tinnitus. Medical experts explain the causes, duration, and when it might be a concern.
Thames Valley Police issue an e-fit image of a suspect following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Milton Keynes in November. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A gynaecologist reveals the intense physical and neurological reactions, from brain chemistry to muscle spasms, that create the powerful sensation of an orgasm. Discover the surprising effects.
Philip Young, 49, faces 56 charges including rape over 13-year period. Five other men also charged. Latest court updates from Swindon.
A man is charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years. Five other men also face charges in a complex Wiltshire Police investigation. Read the latest court details.
Two men have been sentenced for raping a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in Rotherham over two decades ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood case.
A Wiltshire man faces 56 charges, including rape, against his ex-wife over 13 years. Five other men also charged. The victim has waived her anonymity. Read the latest.
Discover syntribation, the discreet, hands-free masturbation technique giving women incredible orgasms. Experts reveal its benefits and how to practise it.
Sex experts reveal the 9 key behaviours that prove you're skilled in the bedroom, based on a UK survey where 32% of Brits doubt their performance. Discover the signs and how to improve.
Research reveals Gloucester as the UK's BDSM hotspot, with Hounslow leading in searches. Discover the surprising sex toy trends across British cities.
Ally, 41, and Jason, 63, reunited after 13 years apart. They reveal how their 22-year age difference and deeper communication have led to the best sex of their lives.
A journalist's visit to a Soho sexual health clinic reveals the rigorous, routine testing in the adult industry, challenging the 'dirty' stereotype and highlighting a model for public health.
US Marshals find 43 missing children, including a one-year-old, in a major sex trafficking sting across North Florida. Nine arrests made. Read the full story.
A German court has sentenced Fernando P. to eight-and-a-half years for repeatedly drugging, raping his wife and sharing videos online. The case echoes France's landmark Pelicot trial. Read the full report.
Experts reveal the subtle red flags of potential infidelity, from emotional withdrawal to paradoxical niceness. Learn the signs to address issues early and protect your relationship.