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I’m 41. My boyfriend doesn’t want kids, so I’ll have them alone – without leaving him

I am in the relationship I’ve always wanted. And my new British citizenship makes single parenting easier

50 years of pickup artists: why is the toxic skill still so in demand?

Teaching men how to approach women they don’t know is a $100m industry. But does it help men find their dream mate - or just encourage street harassment?

‘It’s a human right’: the campaign for learning disabled people’s love lives

Campaigners want care staff to support people to develop relationships and enrich their intimate and emotional lives

I’m 75 and have never had an orgasm – what should I do?

Vibrators, therapy, meditation … nothing works. I have stopped making love with my partner

A new leaf: the complete guide to getting your life back on track this autumn

From heat to holidays, the summer can bring all sorts of disruption to your regular schedule. Here experts explain how to improve everything from food to finances

Good luck finding true love with ‘no drama’ – fulfilment takes work

Romance, like much else these days, comes with the promise of infinite possibility - but what we think we want isn’t always what’s best

Why falling in love is the world’s best natural high

Romantic love is a hormonal rush that screws you up. It is basically awful and yet also the best experience there is

The science of sex: what happens to our bodies when we’re aroused?

It’s good for our mental and physical health, lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system

‘I love my partner more since his affair’ – Guardian readers on being betrayed

‘I love my partner more since his affair’ – Guardian readers on being betrayed

‘Start low, and go slow’: how to talk to your partner about sex

It might be awkward at first, but opening up about your needs and desires can transform your relationship

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