love & sex
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Making the most of being a relationship virginBrief letters: Living independently | Deficit to match tax gap | Holding hands in Catalonia | Pumpkin curry | Mrs May at church -
I’m in a long-term relationship and have lost all interest in sexAt first, I was easily turned on and adventurous but that has changed. My boyfriend is understanding and patient, but I feel guilty
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My bridesmaid keeps being nasty. Should I uninvite her?A reader feels hurt by the cruel behaviour of her friend. Mariella Frostrup is mystified as to what drew them together in the first place -
Esther Perel on affairs: do you break up or can you make up?Perel wouldn’t actually advise you to have an affair, but if you do, it might actually make your marriage stronger in the long run, she says in her new book.
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The milestones in a child’s life are every parent’s agonyFrom Sats to jobs I’ve fretted about every big challenge my daughters have faced. Now I realise what really matters isn’t success or failure but how they cope
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Listener feedback with Jacqui Gabb - Close Encounters sex podcastEpisodes six to eight of our Close Encounters sex podcast got people talking. Here we share listeners’ own tales, comments and questions
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Sex when you're asexual – Close Encounters podcastJords has always known he was asexual, but his partners have struggled to understand. Can you compromise over your sexuality for the sake of companionship? WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT
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Polyamory, sexual unicorns and Google Calendar – Close Encounters sex podcastMichelle and Reuben live together, sleep together and date other people together. Alix Fox finds out how their polyamorous relationship works. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT
advice
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasDoes it matter which body lotion I use?If you have sensitive skin, doctors recommend moisturisers without fragrance or allergic ingredients, but terms such as ‘hypoallergenic’ and ‘dermatologist-recommended’ are often just marketing tools
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Problem solvedProblem solvedMy husband wants to downsize, but I fear losing the rock of my homeHe wants to sell up and use the cash for our retirement and children, but the house is hugely important to me. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Sexual healingSexual healingI’m in a long-term relationship and have lost all interest in sexAt first, I was easily turned on and adventurous but that has changed. My boyfriend is understanding and patient, but I feel guilty
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Private livesPrivate livesMy partner won’t stop watching conspiracy theory videosMy boyfriend stays at home watching YouTube all day. I’ve asked for him to turn it off when I’m around but he’s not listening
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy bridesmaid keeps being nasty. Should I uninvite her?A reader feels hurt by the cruel behaviour of her friend. Mariella Frostrup is mystified as to what drew them together in the first place
Have you ever asked the person you fancy out on a date?