How to practise good post-sex hygiene
To steer clear of infection, use a condom, avoid harsh soaps and douching, and empty your bladder within 15 minutes of intercourse
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
Tears, honesty and flirty games: how we escaped our married sex rut
After 15 years and three children, my husband and I found ourselves stuck in an ‘intimacy impasse’. Could a therapist help us sizzle again?
‘I wanted to explore my own pleasure’ – how I rebooted my sex life
At 35, I realised I had no idea what I really wanted in bed – or how to ask for it. So I went on a sex odyssey, one orgasm at a time
‘Step away from the porn’: how to have hot sex at every age
From early experimentation to long-term relationships, our erotic lives constantly evolve – here’s expert advice for all stages of life
The truth about sex: we are not getting enough
In a world that seems so at ease with sex, you’d think we were having it all the time. Think again
Are you happy in bed? Take the sex test
Look forward to sleeping with your partner? Ever imagine someone else? Answer these questions to assess your intimate life
‘I mentally rehearse what to do’: the truth about sexual performance anxiety
It’s not just about erections – from body confidence to chronic pain, people worry about sex for many reasons