Sexual Activity

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.

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.

Queer women don't have lower rates of STI transmission — and it's important to know which ones to get checked for.

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).

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.

"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."

The Presbyterian Church of Australia wants the right to choose student leadership roles in its schools based on sexual lifestyles.

It's never a bad time to prioritise better sex and sexual health.

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.

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.

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.

Madeleine says there's a common misconception people living with disability aren't having sex. It's time to rewrite that script.

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.

The NSW Government has launched the Make No Doubt campaign, in support of the sexual consent laws taking effect from 1 June 2022.

"[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."

Firstly, it's not just for the 'morning after'.

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.

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.

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". 

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.

Sure, you've seen the TikToks of the shower scene. But is the rest worth watching?

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.

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.

The Australia Talks National Survey 2021 reveals over half of us think technology has a negative impact on sex.

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