Sex and intimacy: a user's guide
A special supplement about the impact of sex and intimacy on personal
relationships. Including how to get the spark back into your
relationship, a guide to sex at every stage of life and celebrities
sharing their virginity stories
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
'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?
The no-sex guide to intimacy
There are several platonic ways to feel connected and close
'One of us knew roughly what to do' – six celebrities on losing their virginity
From a teenage threesome to sleeping with the school rugby captain, comedians, writers and presenters remember their first times
'I wanted to explore my own pleasure' – how I rebooted my sex life
The truth about sex: we are not getting enough
'Step away from the porn': how to have hot sex at every age
Are you happy in bed? Take the sex test
'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