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Reverse cowgirl: the world’s most dangerous sexual position

Want to avoid a penile fracture or an ‘aubergine’ deformity? Of course you do. Here are some positions it might be best to steer clear of

Almost two years after my husband’s death I’m still grieving – but I’m also living in his honour

For Margaret McNally, a chance encounter helped spark her realisation that during bereavement there is joy – and a life to live

It took me a long time, but I’ve finally fallen in love with being gay

I owe my happiness to the queer friends I made. And to my younger self who hated being gay: all is forgiven, says i newspaper columnist Eleanor Margolis

How we met: ‘He moved in after a month together to care for me – then he kept being amazing’

Adelina, 40, and Alan, 42, met during lockdown. When she became severely ill with long covid he looked after her while she recovered. They plan to marry

Sleeping apart due to snoring could improve relationships, scientist says

Move into separate rooms can mark a new beginning as couple are well rested and happier, claims expert

My cheating boyfriend told me he was a sex addict. Was it a disorder – or just an excuse?

When I found out my partner had been lying for years, my whole world shattered. Did calling it an addiction mean I had to forgive him?

The best way to improve your relationship? Bond over your bad behaviour

Yes, you could go for a run together, but it will only bring out self-righteousness and impatience. Loafing and comfort eating will unite you in imperfect harmony, writes Zoe Williams

From scheduling sex to being selfish: 10 ways to improve intimacy

What should you do if things have cooled in the bedroom? Relationship therapist Peter Saddington reveals how to regain intimacy with your partner

Full speed ahead: why do some of us struggle with low libido – and five ways to help

For most of us, the key to boosting sexual interest is to find what works your accelerator and what slams on the brakes. Could a new hormone treatment play a part in improving sex lives? Plus debunking the most common low libido myths

Our sleeping secrets caught on camera: nine beds and the people in them reveal everything – from farting to threesomes

Would you let your dog in your bed? Your children? Your partner? We set up cameras in nine bedrooms, taking a picture every 30 seconds for 12 hours, to tell the tale of a single night’s sleep

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