Advice

Thoughtful man sitting up with partner asleep
Sex File: Sex while trying to conceive is becoming a chore rather than pleasure 
"You have had 12 months of hope, anxiety, disappointment and disillusionment, on top of the exhaustion of parenting, so it is time you and your wife had some fun"

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Hand washing tiles and bath with professional cleaning pad.
Life Hack: How to deep clean a bathtub for a sparkling soak
Don't forget the drains and any accessories scattered around the tub

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Young couple talking on their bed in the morning
Sex File: We've only slept with each other — have we missed out on better sex?
Most couples who have been together twenty-something years and raised a family experience some decline in sexual frequency and excitement

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Relaxed woman feet and flip flops on the beach
Life Hack: Nine expert-approved tips to keep your feet safe this summer
From unsupportive flip-flops to ingrown toenails, here's some advice on how to keep your feet looking and feeling good this summer

Mon, 26 May, 2025

I can't just sleep our problems away like he does
Sex File: Will our passion fade if he leaves his wife and we become a real couple?
Looking backwards will always be an incredibly effective way of avoiding facing the future - but your lover now wants a future with you and you are scared about what would happen if you became a "real" couple

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Using Coffee as Compost
Life Hack: How to use coffee grounds in gardening, household cleaning and more
Make your cup of coffee go further with these green tips and trick

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Lot of plastic bottles with cosmetics in female hands against background of shelves in store.
Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time
Look good while saving the environment with these schemes

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Depressed woman after a fight with her boyfriend in bedroom.
Sex File: He doesn't kiss me properly anymore — how can we resolve this?
Kissing is greatly underrated but there has been a lot of research into it.

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Nothing enriches life like love
Sex File: Why is our sex more passionate in our long-distance relationship?
My partner and I have been together for three years but for the past six months we have been in a long-distance relationship due to work, only seeing each other at weekends.

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Close-up of unrecognizable person cleaning door handle.
Life Hack: How to clean forgotten areas like doors and skirting boards
Fancy a bank holiday deep clean? Here are the areas to look at

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Man and woman lying in white linen bed
Sex File: I fantasise that other women fancy him but have no desire for an open marriage
You both acknowledge that you have fleeting crushes on other people and maybe these fantasies are your way of exploring what might happen if one of these was reciprocated

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

laundry room
Life Hack: How to wash a duvet and how often you should do it
Duvets don't need to be washed as frequently as your other bedding items, but they do need to be washed

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Couple relaxing on a couch in a terrace
Life Hack: How to clean your outdoor cushions just in time for summer
From bird poo to mildue, here’s how to get your outdoor cushions summer-ready

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Portrait of a mature couple lying in bed
Sex File: How can we spice up the empty nest?
We have felt strangely shy around each other in the silence left behind.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Little preschool girl at airport terminal. Happy child going on vacations by airplane. Smiling kid with passport and bag.
Life Hack: How to apply for or renew a passport, including for a child
What you need to know before you book that holiday abroad

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Worried Woman In Bed
Sex File: My new partner says we're sexually incompatible — what should I do?
Sexual incompatibility is not easy to define. It can describe anything from a lack of chemistry to poor technique, but it usually includes poor communication and an absence of intimacy

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Clothes label with cleaning instructions
Life Hack: How to separate laundry properly and what colours can be washed together?
From what those symbols on clothes tags mean to the basics when it comes to separating your laundry, here's what you need to know

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Annoyed woman suffering because of the bad breath of her husband in bed
Sex File: His morning breath is a turn-off — how do I ask him to clean his teeth?
You do need to talk to your partner about his morning breath but you definitely should not do it when you are just about to have sex

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

An outdoor wooden seating area
Life Hack: How to remove algae from patio slabs and concrete ahead of the longer evenings
Tips on removing algae and preventing its growth in your outdoor areas

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Girl worries about her marriage
Sex File: I keep getting crushes on random men who aren't my husband
You'll find floods of perimenopausal women anonymously discussing their sudden and inexplicable attraction to a neighbour or a random work colleague

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Woman holding plunger on turquoise background, closeup. Space for text
Life Hack: How to unblock a toilet even if you don't own a plunger
What to do when your toilet won't drain

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Businessman explaining his new plan to his partner.
Sex File: I miss the secrecy of our early relationship
As you rightly point out, there are certain upsides to secrecy.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Couple quarreling due to jealousy in relationship at home, young couple with relationship problem appear depressed and frustrate
Sex File: He doesn't like me being vocal in bed
Learning how to accommodate differences is a central challenge in any relationship

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Black power cord connecting an electric plug socket forming a graph with increasing trend on red background. Illustration of the
Life Hack: How to prevent overloading sockets and the warning signs you need to know
Faulty electrics, including overloaded sockets, could cause a fire. Here's what you need to know

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Couple in quarrel
Sex File: Why has he stopped initiating in bed?  
"This is such a common problem that if you stick your question into ChatGPT you'll get a perfectly reasonable response compiled from the musings of millions of agony aunts and uncles around the globe, all desperately trying to eke out a 700-word response."

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Woman undressing against grey background
Life Hacks: Top tips to spare the blushes around fashion faux-pas
"I thought I’d share some useful things that have saved me from fashion faux pas over the years and some items I keep in my handbag for emergencies."

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Cleaning air fryer using sponge.
Life Hack: Five mistakes to avoid when cleaning your air fryer
Air fryers have become a staple in many of our kitchens — here are some common (and dangerous) mistakes you might be making when cleaning one

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ready for clening teeth
Life Hack: How to brush your teeth correctly and the mistakes to avoid
Are you looking after your dental health?

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Sad lovers after quarrel ignoring avoiding sex in bed, frustrated man and woman not talking feeling offended or stubborn, unhap
Sex File: Should we build anticipation with a sex schedule or a ban?
"Scheduling sex can create a sense of obligation, which for some people doesn't always feel particularly sexy. On the plus side, it does mean that you actually do have sex."

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Dryer balls, detergents and stacked clean towels on grey marble table. Space for text
Life Hack: What are dryer balls and how can I use them in my laundry?
"Anything this easy feels like it shouldn’t work, but some hacks are well worth trying. One great example is adding dryer balls to your tumble dryer."

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Loving mature couple lying in bed
Sex File: I’ve never reached orgasm with a partner
The man you are in a relationship with has not had the benefit of a lifelong sexual relationship with your body, so has a lot to learn.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Green Velvet Sofa With Cushion At Home
Life Hack: How to clean a velvet sofa without ruining the fabric
Ensure your sofa remains a statement piece in your home, and not an eyesore

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Upset woman thinking about relationship problems and lover indifference
Sex File: I don't want to share a bedroom with my new partner
I've been happily single for some time â€” should I compromise?

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Affectionate couple enjoying in a bed during morning time.
Sex File: All my friends rave about using toys — am I missing out?
Good sex is not two people turning on a sex toy. It is two people turning on each other

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Young woman studying and having a head ache
Life Hack: These are the five worst places to store your broadband router
Plus some tips on getting the best signal possible

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Falling for a younger man: Are we finally ditching the age-gap double standard?
Falling for a younger man: Are we finally ditching the age-gap double standard?
When an older woman-younger man relationship happens in real life, does it still elicit sniggers or disapproval or are we finally ditching the age-gap double standard?

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Frustated mature couple sulking after dispute on their bed
Sex File: I miss the lovemaking we used to have
Unfortunately my wife does not seem to love her body any more.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Keep your windows clean and the light shine in
Life Hack: The best window cleaning hacks for a streak-free shine
Don't let all that elbow grease go to waste: here's how to avoid streaks when you're cleaning your windows

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Brad Pitt
Life Hack: How to spot a fake, AI-generated image
Brad Pitt, Daniel O’Donnell, and other well-known celebrities have been used in AI imagery lately

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Upset woman thinking about relationship problems and lover indifference
Sex File: I can't stop thinking about his beautiful ex-wife 
"I can understand why you might be fascinated by your partner's beautiful ex-wife. People's past lives and relationships are always interesting. However, torturing yourself with thoughts of their love life is masochistic."

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

This is what we've become...
Sex File: I can't make my new girlfriend orgasm
"The first thing you need to do is include more foreplay and clitoral stimulation because very few women can orgasm from penetrative sex alone."

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Hands woman using Iphone 13pro taking photo of a cup of latte in cafe for post in social media
Life Hack: Five expert tips to organise your photos — both physical and digital
Make it your resolution to free up phone space while making space for cherished memories

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Outdoor, running and man with heart rate on smart watch for exercise, wellness and digital health stats at ocean. Technology, mo
Sex File: He's on a health kick - and he's more into his Garmin watch than me 
"Marital relationships have a certain equilibrium and when one person makes unilateral changes it can create an imbalance. Even apparently positive changes can be destabilising."

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

A close-up of a ruptured copper pipe spraying water against a basement wall
Life Hack: Expert tips on winterproofing your pipes for cold weather
Don't start 2025 with an unnecessary expense 

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Let's stay in bed just a little longer
Sex File: He wants me to take the lead in bed
"Even though your husband's difficulties were clearly physiological, when someone you love stops being able to have sex with you, it's hard not to take it personally."

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Woman recycling plastic bottles in a machine
Life Hack: Storage solutions for plastic bottles and cans before they are recycled
A professional organiser shares her tips

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

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