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In extreme cases, some men can never reach climax, a disorder called anorgasmia.

Why some men find orgasms elusive

Reaching climax in 30 minutes or more can be uncomfortable, painful and distressing for males and their partners. Here are four causes and three remedies.

February

Illustration: Pablo Delcan

When ChatGPT becomes your romantic partner

More people are falling in “love” with AI boyfriends or girlfriends, with worrying consequences for their relationships in the real world.

Correne Wilkie and David Strong.

Sex still sells: Museum Of Desire extends Melbourne season

A Collingwood warehouse featuring an “orgasm harp”, a pubic hair display and a ball pit full of rubber breasts has defied the cost-of-living crisis.

January

Couples who live apart maintain the intimacy and companionship of a relationship without the friction of day-to-day interactions.

‘We’re married but don’t live together – we’d drive each other mad’

One couple describes in detail what it’s like to be together while living mostly apart. It’s worked for 30 years.

October 2024

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Rinehart’s $1b MinRes deal; ‘Garbage’ row erupts; Coles’ big squeeze

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SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain launched a sexual health unit last year – the first of its kind in Europe.

I went to a sexual wellness spa for the super rich

The global industry is now worth $75 billion and expanding rapidly - luxury hotels are taking note.

Experts believe many of the problems they see might be softened if men were educated on the changes their partners were facing.

What men need to understand about older women and sex

Lengthy dry spells are surprisingly common in relationships, but there are ways to get that spark back.

Fortescue’s Hutchinson breaks sex silence as Rio inks gay pride deal

He’s a director of a religious group that broadcasts a strictly hetero, gender binary view of sex, but Fortescue boss Mark Hutchinson says he loves diversity.

The chief executive of Fortescue’s energy division, Mark Hutchinson.

Fortescue boss a leader of church group against homosexuality

The chief executive of the company’s energy division is a director of Alpha International, which also preaches that prayer can cure cancer and crossed eyes.

September 2024

U-turn: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Labor adds to census backflip on sexual orientation and gender

Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed the 2026 survey would now include a new section on LGBTQ and additional questions on the sexuality of Australians.

August 2024

“I was endlessly relieved when my wife, the hero of the story, returned to save the day,” says Craig Wright of his time as a primary carer for their daughter.

The one thing I didn’t expect when I took paternity leave

For this new dad, it was the unexpected emotions around returning to work that really caught him by surprise.

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Traders pile into $A; ‘Right to disconnect’ row; AI bubble reinflates

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It can take a while to move through the hormonal changes of menopause.

Why women over 50 go off sex – and what to do about it

Hormones, physical changes and stress all play a role – but, happily, there’s positive action to take.

A man’s guide to surviving menopause

Forewarned is forearmed. Here’s what to expect when your partner starts to experience symptoms and how to deal with it.

July 2024

Research suggests testosterone can improve your midlife health and relationships.

Why testosterone is a wonder drug for men and women over 50

More than just a male sex hormone, it can be the foundation for a healthy lifestyle – and the Olympics is about to put its powers under the spotlight again.

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June 2024

Men still lag behind women when it comes to household chores.

Why WFH husbands don’t do the housework

There must be something about upbringing and environment that makes it so much harder for men to identify the chores that women see as crying out to be done.

We hear Penelope’s (Nicola Coughlan) every sigh and gasp as Colin (Luke Newton) strips her in front of the mirror.

How Bridgerton gets sex right for women

Netflix’s hit series’ formula is hours of tension and longing that culminate in a lengthy sex scene.

Jeremy Allen White.

Who, and what, is a ‘Rodent Man’?

Turns out it’s a good thing to look like a rat.

May 2024

A growing number of millennials and Gen Zers love to send voice notes.

Why voice notes are having a moment

They convey more nuance than text but they can be daunting to listen to if they’re too long.

Wages growth slows; Miners hail budget tax credits; BHP’s new pitch

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