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Veronica thinks about sex all the time – and that has consequences

While the stereotype of men always wanting sex and women doing what they can to avoid it might ring true for some, there are women who feel ruled by sexual desire.
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How to support a partner who experiences erectile dysfunction

Partners of people who experience erectile dysfunction are often part of the solution. Experts share how to broach the subject, and best provide support —in and outside the bedroom.
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What experts want you to know about having safe sex as a queer woman

Queer women don't have lower rates of STI transmission — and it's important to know which ones to get checked for.
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Esther Perel on boosting intimacy in your relationship (it's not just about sex)

If you've hit a rut in your relationship, you may have heard the solution is to re-establish intimacy. But first we need to understand what intimacy really means (it's not just about sex).
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'Curiosity and generosity can fix a lot of things': What to do when one partner loses interest in sex

As we go through the seasons of life, there are so many things thrown our way that make us lose interest in many things, including sex, and our interest in it subsides or may even disappear.
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perspective:Kink can be especially empowering for disabled folks like me. Here's why

"Sexual freedom and empowerment are positive forces for anyone, but especially in those who are desexualised and infantilised — as is so often the case with the disabled community."
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Schools seek to bar actively sexual students from leadership

The Presbyterian Church of Australia wants the right to choose student leadership roles in its schools based on sexual lifestyles.
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How to talk about sex and reach your intimacy goals

It's never a bad time to prioritise better sex and sexual health.
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Understanding your sex drive postpartum and beyond

Not wanting or enjoying sex has shown to be as high as 83 per cent of women at two to three months postpartum, and 38 per cent at six months.
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What Jill the relationship counsellor tells couples struggling with conception sex

First comes the decision, then comes the excitement which is followed by the pressure and, sometimes, overwhelming disappointment when it just doesn't happen as quickly as you thought it would. Here's how to make trying to get pregnant fun again.
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If you're struggling to talk about sex, the key could lie in your past

Sex is still considered taboo in many cultures, which can make chatting about it feel awkward. Here's how to flip the script and feel more comfortable talking about sex.
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'Disabled people are sexy': Why Madeleine is no longer apologetic about her body

Madeleine says there's a common misconception people living with disability aren't having sex. It's time to rewrite that script.
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Three women on experiencing 'next-level' sex after long-term relationships

Having sex after a long-term relationship can be nerve-racking. We spoke to three women to hear how they went from mediocre to mind-blowing sex after their relationships ended.
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NSW Government launches new campaign in lead-up to new sexual consent laws

The NSW Government has launched the Make No Doubt campaign, in support of the sexual consent laws taking effect from 1 June 2022.
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One big reason you might have a low libido right now

"[As a general rule] when you're really stressed, you're looking around everywhere for signs of danger … and the last thing on your mind is having sex."
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Let's debunk some common myths about the morning after pill

Firstly, it's not just for the 'morning after'.
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Is it healthy to date someone older than you? What the experts say

The experts say age-gap relationships between consenting adults aren't problematic by default, but they do have some questions to consider asking yourself if you want to make sure being in one is the right move for you.
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A relationship therapist's take on Gwyneth's new show for Goop

The six-part Netflix series follows couples as they pursue good sex and deeper intimacy — with help from a team of experts, as well as Paltrow herself.
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'The guilt is overwhelming': Why Emma is doing IVF for her partner

After three years of trying to conceive, Emma is ready to stop. But as soon as the idea of IVF was broached she felt "backed into a corner". 
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What is a sex detox and why are these women swearing by it?

The pandemic has put the brakes on a lot of single Australian's sex lives, but some women have found the silver lining in going celibate.
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'Outdated, non-consensual and boring': A sex coach's review of Sex/Life

Sure, you've seen the TikToks of the shower scene. But is the rest worth watching?
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It was a simple question to the Q+A panel: Why is intimacy defined by sex?

Why is an intimacy bubble defined only in terms of sex – new, cheap or otherwise – and not for what it really is: much-needed deep, human connection, writes Virginia Trioli.
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Memo to singles in your 30s and beyond: 'STIs apply to all age groups'

So you’ve re-entered the dating scene in your 30s, 40s or beyond. Here’s what you need to know about your risk of catching an STI.
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Sharlah's phone addiction ruined her sex life. Here's how she broke the habit

The Australia Talks National Survey 2021 reveals over half of us think technology has a negative impact on sex.
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Intimacy isn't about 'pulling a swifty': How to talk to teens about consent

Two experts share their simple tricks to discussing sex and consent with your teenager. No milkshake video required.
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