‘I’ve been on plenty of dates – but nothing happened’: are we looking at the death of the kiss?

Call it a crisis, call it a decline, call it a recession: the long, lusty snog is in trouble, harder to experience in real life or even watch on screen. But why? And what’s it like to think you may never lock lips with another?

Man claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s help

Michael Phillips says he suffers from micropenis – but he’s now fundraised enough to increase his member’s girth

I want sex more often than my husband does – what can we do?

It sounds like you both see sex the same way, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith – and perhaps that’s part of the problem

A rush of blood to the penis – and vaginal tenting: what happens to our bodies when we get turned on

Arousal may be spontaneous, or arise in response to sensory stimulation, memory, fantasy or emotional connection. Understanding the difference can help us have better sexual experiences

‘She would pop up in my sexual fantasies’: what happens when you fancy your therapist?

They’re often compassionate good listeners who focus on their clients’ needs – so is it any wonder many patients find themselves with a crush? A writer, who is in exactly this position, talks to people on both sides of the couch

‘I knew I was starting to have a seizure’: women describe lasting effects of being ‘choked’ during sex

Three women tell of blacking out, feeling dazed and dizzy, and of ongoing memory issues and fatigue

Nearly half of sexually active young people in UK have experienced strangulation, study shows

Survey reveals crisis of distress, consent issues and physical harm caused by strangulation during sex

The best self-care gifts in the UK for Christmas, from cosy PJs to massagers

Whether you go for affordable luxury buys or true indulgence, you can’t go wrong with these presents for pampering

‘The Swiss army knife of sex’: 26 easy ways to spice up your love life

From massage mitts to snackable aphrodisiacs, here’s how to liven up your sex life – no matter your age, experience or relationship status

I’m delighted with my 45-minute erections – but why are my orgasms such a letdown?

After a long, slow buildup, everything is over in a flash. Changing positions doesn’t help, so what’s left?