Can an intimacy coordinator help my wife and I bring back the spark?
Irish ‘intimacy coordinator’ Ita O’Brien has choreographed memorable sex scenes onstage and onscreen. So I invited her into my bedroom.
Relationships
If we value children, should we subsidise the cost of egg freezing?
More and more women are choosing to store eggs to ‘protect’ their fertility. But with the cost rising, is it time for us to consider an egg bonus?
Yes, you can have great sex after 60 — I should know
Relationship expert Tracey Cox, 63, who began her career in Sydney, explains what a lifetime of experience has taught her.
Birthing study reveals ‘safest time’ to have a baby
Research has dispelled women’s fears around induction of labour as experts declare 39 weeks the ‘optimum time to have a baby’.
Inside Barnaby Joyce’s wrestle with the Big C
Sitting in his doctor’s office in April, Barnaby Joyce heard the words he’d been hoping against hope wouldn’t come. It was a diagnosis that has put everything in perspective – and came about only after the intervention of a worried staffer.
Women on Mounjaro ‘cannot rely on contraceptive pill’, say UK health officials
So-called skinny jabs have been associated with a mini ‘baby boom’ after apparently reducing the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill.
Violent porn and online misogyny ‘hurt kids’ brains’
Kindergarteners are exhibiting problematic sexual behaviour, mimicking what they have seen on the internet, as experts sound the alarm over kids sexually abusing classmates and siblings.
Appreciating small moments of wonder boosts mental health
Everyday moments of awe-inspiring wonder may offer a simple, drug-free boost to mental health, a study suggests
Can you be here for a good time AND a long time?
How do you maximise your ‘health span’, not just your life span? We have the latest.
Seven things we get wrong about sleep and how to fix them
There are some healthy habits you should put into practice for a restful night’s sleep
Uncovering the secrets of the ‘Well-derly’
For a long and healthy life, diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements and expensive longevity clinics.
Clashes between hospital administrators and doctors putting patients at risk
Patient safety should never come second to cultural problems in the health care sector.
Need to go after a coffee? We answer why, along with other everyday medical questions
Wrinkly skin from a long bath? Skin feeling burnt after a winter’s day in the wind? Our medical expert explains some of life’s simple questions.
Should a workout hurt? And how much pain is too much?
No one ever said that exercise should be easy, but what are the signs that you’re pushing too hard?
The ‘imposter’ wishing mum a happy Mother’s Day
What’s it like to celebrate Mother’s Day with a mum who no longer recognises you?
Boost for lymphoma fight on home front
Lorna Hawkey, 84, has spent almost 30 years fighting blood cancer. Valuing independence above all else, she praised a newly subsidised at-home treatment.
How masculinity influencers are shaping the views and health of our young men
Seven in 10 young Australian men regularly see masculinity influencers on their social media feed, and the impact on their views and behaviour has now been laid bare.
‘Oh, just one more thing doctor’: answers for men worried their sex life is over
Whether you need a little bit of help or a lot, there’s likely a solution out there for those with erectile dysfunction. We give you the latest.
What our young men really think about traditional gender roles
More young men in Australia are taking up ‘traditional’ views of women, including that males make better leaders and women should care for children.
Shaking gelignite from the family tree
What hidden health secrets lie waiting in your family tree – just like a stick of old explosives?
‘Mum, I think I’m a boy’: Parents’ journey through transition
Determined to support their child, Kate and David learn that grief and love are not mutually exclusive.
Should couple return baby? IVF error parents’ horror dilemma
The birth parents of a baby born from another couple’s embryo after an error at an IVF clinic must decide whether to continue raising the child.
Family ties may not bind forever: here’s how to handle estrangement
With adman John Singleton’s extended family dramas spilling into legal action this week, we take a broader look at the impact of family estrangement and how to stay emotionally safe.
20-somethings still living at home? Here are the rules, for them and you
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to children living at home well into their 20s. But how should we navigate a household of parents and children when everyone’s an adult?
What women need to know to support the men in their lives
After producing a guide to women’s health for the men in their lives, our expert GP columnist offers a baseline look at male health for mothers, wives, sisters and female friends.
‘The world is gone’: How two grieving mothers were saved by friendship and laughter
For a long time after her daughter died, Karol Barac never laughed. Then she met Karen Shuster.
Through thick and thicker: why marriage makes men heftier
We need to update our wedding vows to take into account the likely exploding girth of the groom. Or so says another international study.
MAFS is great couples therapy; what’s in it for singles?
More and more Australians are destined to be single. Where’s our reality TV show?
Ever heard of ‘sleep divorce’? It’s more common than you think
Poor sleep can be bad for your health and put unnecessary strain on relationships and intimacy, and new data suggests Australians are less likely to seek help for it.
The essential guide to women’s health for the men in their life
As a father, brother, partner or workmate, you want to understand some of the basics about the health of the women in your life. Here’s some practical information that will help.
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