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Why do guys still masturbate when they have girlfriends?

It's not always about selfishness and addiction to sex.What will your reaction be if your partner still masturbates even though you have an active...

Your marriage should not scare your friends away – Rev Minister

A Reverend Minister has advised couples not to cut ties with old friends after getting married.According to Rev. Harrison, who is an ardent listener...

‘My teenage son won’t listen to me when I try to talk to him about sex’

Dear Coleen,The other day I found a packet of condoms in my son’s sports bag, so I know he’s having sex.He’s 17 and has...

Sweet Like Fine Choco: I love women but I’m not lesbian

Double tapping, endless scrolling, screenshotting, zoom zoom zooming, liking, saving, retweeting, bookmarking, are basically what I do on social media, specifically on Instagram, Twitter,...

‘I’m struggling to conceive – now my husband wants to sleep with my sister’

When you're trying to start a family, struggling with fertility can be exhausting to deal with - not to mention the costs that can be...

8 reasons why you hate ‘the other woman’ more than your cheating husband

When you discover infidelity in your relationship and you’re staring down the proof of an affair, a lot of emotions tend to bubble up.But...

‘My marriage is my number one priority – it’s more important than my kids’

Many parents claim to put their children's needs above all else. However, one couple has spoken out about taking a decidedly different approach.Sofia...

Why you don’t always need to stay happy and hopeful through difficult times

After his engagement was called off, thirty-two-year-old Anand Bose (name changed), who has been suffering from clinical depression, asked his therapist, “Do you think...

10 people everyone should have in their lives

Success in life is not an individual affair but the sum of the contributions of everyone we meet along the way. In other words,...

‘I can’t stop flirting with other men behind my husband’s back’

Dear Coleen,I’m hoping for some advice on my marriage, as I feel very guilty about forming friendships with other men that my husband knows...

Ladies, this is why he isn’t making the first move and here’s what you can do about it

You know he likes you, but you wonder why he isn’t asking for a relationship.The conversation is great between the two of you, he...

Why kissing is way more intimate than sex

Do you remember your first real kiss? I do. I had kissed others before, made out with others is probably a better way to put...

Reasons why couples should sleep naked

Sleeping in the nude encourages people to be more emotionally intimate and open with one another.Black coupleBelow are four reasons why you should consider...

‘I’m worried my pet python might be a dealbreaker to progressing my relationship’

Dear Coleen,I’m a 48-year-old man and I’ve been growing increasingly frustrated at spending more than a decade living a single life.I have a passion...

‘I am frustrated because I always have to initiate sex with my boyfriend’

Dear ColeenI’ve been with my boyfriend for three-and-a-half years. We get on great – soulmates, I’d say – but I get frustrated when it...

I’m watching our friendship slip away and there’s nothing I can do

I remember the first time we met. I don’t think I’ve ever clicked with someone so fast before in my life.The moment we...

‘My son lied to me about the birth of his child – I feel so disrespected’

A grandmother has revealed her heartbreak after discovering her own son and daughter-in-law had hidden the birth of their newborn son, just so they could have some alone...

‘My boyfriend is 32 years older – people think he’s my dad but the sex is great’

A carer, who is engaged to a man 32 years older than her, says people think they're dad and daughter - but they have...

The sex conversation: How to talk about sex with a new partner

It is much easier to have sex than it is to talk about sex.Intimate relationships are built on communication and any form of prolonged...

‘I’m upset by my mum’s snobbish rant about my girlfriend whose ex is in prison’

Dear ColeenI’m a 20-year-old guy in the last year of university and I’ve fallen out badly with my mum over my girlfriend.She’s a...

How to experience orgasm together, here are 5 tips for couples

The act of achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner doesn’t have to be mysterious.Orgasming together can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for...

What to expect when you lose your virginity (For men and women)

After having sex for the first time, most men and women often wonder if there will be any physical signs of lost virginity going...

Couple’s romantic city break ruined by room covered in ‘blood and condom wrappers’

A couple got more than they bargained for when their romantic city break was ruined after claiming they found their room filthy and covered in blood...

Best penis size to make a woman experience orgasm revealed – and 8 tips to make yours bigger

It's the age-old question that has bothered men since the dawn of time - what is the perfect penis size?Finally: Best penis size to...

6 subtle signs you’re falling out of love with your partner

Sometimes, love just isn’t enough. I know it sounds unfair, but so is life. We have all grown up on the concept of happily ever after,...

27 things guys do that subtly say ‘I’m husband material’

If you’re looking for a life partner, chances are you want someone who’s honest, loyal, thoughtful, and caring. But what about the subtler details?What...

‘I was in coma after my heart went boom – I heard sons’ final goodbyes to me’

Dianne Akurangi has always been in incredible shape - owning a gym, playing touch rugby and competing in bodybuilding.So when the 39-year-old mum-of-two was...

5 simple ways to make him want to commit to you

Whenever I hear Sugar by Maroon 5 on the radio, I’m reminded of all the single women struggling to understand what men want. And the lyrics to this...

7 things every woman wants to hear during s3x

All the magic words to use with your bae just before, during and after sex.The right words can turn her on, boost her...

‘I’m sleeping with a hot guy from uni, but I’m worried he wants something serious’

Dear ColeenI’m a woman in my twenties and recently I reconnected with a guy I knew at university.I’ve always fancied him – he’s...

Woman finds out that her ex-husband was having an affair with her mother; but forgives them [watch]

Growing up, Soipan Martha has always craved her mother's affection, but she never understood why this never materialised.At the age of two, Martha's mother...

7 things you’ll only feel when you’re in a relationship with ‘the one’

How do you know when you’re in love and finally in a healthy and solid relationship? It feels amazing!I’ve finally found one, so I know....

Post-sex cramps: Here’s why you are experiencing this pain and what to do

Sex is something that one should enjoy, and it should not be a traumatic experience.Experiencing cramps once in a while after coitus is not...

‘Threesome with my boyfriend was fun but I’m now falling for the other guy’

Dear Coleen,My boyfriend and I have always been very open and experimental when it comes to sex, and over the past few months, we’ve been having...

8 weird reasons why women moan and make sounds during s*x

Women make noise, even when they are having s*x, some women may also shout and scream in bed.And if you recollect your memories of...

‘I was getting over my cheating ex but now he wants me back and I am confused’

Dear ColeenMy ex left me and our two kids last summer. Even though he’d been a hopeless partner throughout our 12 years together, including...

4 things to never say to a woman unless you want a divorce

Men, you have the power to make or break a relationship. My research has consistently shown that what men do in a relationship is,...

Dear men, 4 mistakes you make during sex and how to avoid them

Sex mistakes men make in bed can cost us the relationship or even marriage. This is why it’s important to understand your partner’s needs...

‘I took my mother-in-law’s dog because it would be happier with me’

A woman has confessed to taking her mother-in-law’s dog because she thought it would be 'happier' living with her.Sharing her truth on Reddit, the woman...

‘My daughters are both getting married – but I’ll only walk one down the aisle’

A dad has been accused of "playing favourites" by people online after he openly admitted to refusing the request from one of his daughters...