Today
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
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.
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
‘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
Rinehart’s $1b MinRes deal; ‘Garbage’ row erupts; Coles’ big squeeze
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
Traders pile into $A; ‘Right to disconnect’ row; AI bubble reinflates
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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
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.
June 2024
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.
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.
May 2024
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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