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Sexuality During Menopause: Desire, Dryness, Pain and Ways to Get Help
Menopause does not set one sexual pattern. Dryness affects many women and can be treated: lubricants, moisturisers and effective treatment if needed.
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Safe Anal Sex: Lubricant, Condoms, Preparation and Infection Risk
How to have safer anal sex: lubricant, condoms, preparation, going slowly, HIV and STI risk, testing and when to see a doctor.
8 Common Condom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The most common condom mistakes, from putting it on late to using the wrong lubricant, how to avoid them and what to do if a condom breaks.
How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs? A Guide by Situation
How often to get tested for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea depending on your age, partners and type of sex, and when to test after a risk.
Sex During Pregnancy: Is It Safe, When to Avoid It and the Most Comfortable Positions
Is sex safe during pregnancy? When to avoid it, the most comfortable positions by trimester, oral and anal sex, infections and warning signs.
Sex With Low Back Pain: Which Positions Help, According to Spine Research
Which sex positions are easier with low back pain? What spine research found, how to know your pain pattern and when to see a doctor.
Sex Positions for Threesomes: Ideas, Comfort and Communication
Threesome ideas using real positions from our catalogue, chosen so nobody is left out, plus the essentials of consent and STI prevention between three people.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Something New
Suggesting something new can bring you closer when the conversation leaves real room for enthusiasm, doubts and a no. Practical tips and what research shows.
Spontaneous and Responsive Desire: Why Desire Does Not Always Come First
Not everyone feels desire before intimacy begins. Sometimes desire comes afterwards, in response to closeness, touch and a setting that feels good and safe.
Desire Differences in Couples: How to Talk About Them Without Pressure
About one in four people in a steady relationship say they and their partner are not equally interested in sex. What matters is how you handle the gap.
How to Choose a Personal Lubricant: Water, Silicone and Compatibility
Water, silicone or oil: how lubricants differ, which ones are safe with condoms, and what to do if dryness or pain keeps coming back time after time.
Sex Positions for Small Spaces: 5 Comfortable, Safe Options
Five positions that fit a narrow bed, a chair, a table or the edge of the bed, with tips on choosing sturdy furniture and avoiding slips and injuries.
Pain During Sex: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Dyspareunia explained: causes of entry and deep pain, pain with a penis, what happens at the appointment, treatment by cause and when to get urgent help.
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