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Life Hack: What is habit stacking, and how can it help with household chores and more?

Habit stacking is an increasingly popular productivity method

Sex File: I feel uninterested in sex — might it drive a wedge between us?

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Sex File: I feel uninterested in sex — might it drive a wedge between us?

Creative teamwork in a tech company's boardroom

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Workplace Wellbeing: Is there a price to pay for being too likeable?

Disco Ball Outdoors

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Life Hack: Can a disco ball really keep flies at bay this summer?

I do not like when he does that

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Sex File: I'm happy in my new relationship, why am I thinking about my ex?

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Life Hack: How to treat sunburn and help it heal as fast as possible

Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking at each other

Sex File: My partner’s kinky sexual fantasies are turning me off

"The simplest explanation for the change in your partner's behaviour... is that he now needs stronger stimuli to achieve the same level of arousal and is using sexual fantasy to increase excitement."

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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Life Hack: Two TikTok cleaning techniques I use when tidying my home

These two trends will make home maintenance a little easier

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Annoyed couple sitting on different sides of bed

Sex File: What should I do about my husband's lost sex drive?

Low libido can affect both men and women, and diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage, can cause erectile dysfunction in men.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree

Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree

Save some money with this homemade alternative to summer's hottest cold drink

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Unhappy young couple in bed

Sex File: My libido has vanished since having a baby

"It's an overwhelming time and your lack of desire is not at all unusual. It might be an idea to talk to a GP about how you are feeling in general, but I suspect that all you need is more support and more time to yourself."

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Peanut butter

Life Hack: Cupboard foods to move to the fridge when it gets hot

Brush up on food safety for hot weather to avoid any unpleasant aftertastes

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Couple Lying On Bed At Home

Sex File: He won't try new things in bed

"You feel that you are trying to pull your sexual relationship in a new and potentially exciting direction, and rather than giving it a try, he is digging his heels in. I'm not judging, but I think his reaction is fairly predictable."

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Hiker female in wood area having problems with mosquitos

Life Hack: How to treat an insect bite and when to visit the doctor

From ticks to midges, here’s what you need to know about insects that bite

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Three Girlfriends Chatting Happily While Sitting On The Couch At Home.

Sex File: I am jealous of my divorced friends' new sex lives

I don't want to leave my marriage, so why is seeing them so satisfied with their sex lives making me question the strength of mine?

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Human use smartphone with incoming call from unknown number, spam, prank caller, hoax person, fake identity, scammer, scam with

Life Hack: The signs of some common scams you should know about

How to avoid falling for scams — and what to do if you or someone you know are affected by them

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Happy young couple in bed

Sex File: We have great chemistry, so why can't I orgasm?

"Mental distraction, otherwise known as "spectatoring", is a classic sign that you are anxious. If it is any consolation, this is really common."

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Hammering a nail into board. A carpenter wearing a red flannel shirt, jeans and cloth protective gloves nails the wooden boards

Life Hack: How to avoid injuring yourself while doing DIY jobs at home

Don't cost yourself more in the long-term

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

A couple relaxing in bed at home. A mature man and woman in love, resting and thinking in the bedroom during the morning

Sex File: Is it wrong to find my wife's affairs arousing?

Anything that is taboo can heighten sexual arousal - it's how and why porn is so successful - but within the confines of a marriage it could make for a pretty exhausting and risky relationship

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

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

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

Mentally man is far away from here

Sex File: How do we get back on track in bed after her affair?

"Infidelity is often motivated by underlying problems in a marriage, but the "relationship-deficit" model doesn't solely explain it. Some people use affairs as a way of boosting their self-esteem or exploring sex in a way they don't feel able to in the marriage."

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 — should I compromise?

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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