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Relationships

'I had no idea my body was capable of this.' The women who discovered sex after 40.

by Nicole Madigan

'I got an AVO out against my ex. Then he went and hurt someone else.'

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style.

Christopher Pepping, Geoff Macdonald, Tim Cronin and Yuthika Girme

'After my husband died, I fell in love with his best friend. My former in laws refuse to speak to me.'

What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

Why women are embracing the 4B movement.

'My dad disowned me when I became a sex worker. Then he found out how much money I make.'

Shannen Findlay

HOROSCOPES: A breakthrough is just around the corner, Taurus.

'I'm famous for being fat. This is what I want you to know.'

Shannen Findlay

'I was trafficked for sex as a minor. I didn't realise until I was 34.'

Caroline suffered a traumatic brain injury. It was a year before she even knew she'd had an accident.

'My husband is everyone’s favourite guy. Behind closed doors, he’s my worst nightmare.'

The three month dating rule is going viral. It’s because it works.

'My husband earns $200K a year. My weekly allowance is $200.'

30 years ago, Marian Keyes met the love of her life. Then she entered rehab.

'5 years ago, I had a trivial argument with my siblings. It ended up exposing a family secret.'

35 women on what they did with their rings after their divorce.

Why the viral 'black cat vs golden retriever' relationship theory works.

'After 15 years together, my husband died. Then our entire marriage unravelled.'

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.

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What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

'My dad disowned me when I became a sex worker. Then he found out how much money I make.'

Shannen Findlay

'I'm famous for being fat. This is what I want you to know.'

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'I was trafficked for sex as a minor. I didn't realise until I was 34.'

Sex

'I married the stripper.' 14 men on the craziest thing they witnessed at a bucks party.

'I accidentally had a foursome with my best friend.'

'The one sex act I always make my partner pay me for.'

'My husband and I were bored with our sex life. So we started having foursomes.'

'I asked my boyfriend for an open relationship so I could sleep with women.'

'I had never masturbated until I was 43. Now, I can't stop.'

'My husband has become kinkier than ever.'

Here's how to work out if you're a little bit gay.

'How my second date turned into an orgy.'

'We focused so hard on getting pregnant, we forgot how to have sex.'

Debunking the 'winning sperm'.

SEX DIARIES: I have sex with a school dad after drop off every morning.

The female porn stars heading to Schoolies for content.

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The secrets of lesbian sex. (And no, it's not like every porn movie you've seen.)

5 sex positions you might not have thought to try (but AI did).

'I'm a lesbian. But for years, I was hopelessly addicted to men.'

What women wish men knew about sex.

Tara Blair Ball

'The 7 questions I get asked all the time since I quit my job to work on OnlyFans.'

Why women are embracing the 4B movement.

HOROSCOPES: A breakthrough is just around the corner, Taurus.

The three month dating rule is going viral. It’s because it works.

Couples

35 women on what they did with their rings after their divorce.

40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.

'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.'

Molly Roden Winter

If you're considering divorce, ask these 7 questions first.

'This 5-second relationship hack keeps my long-term relationship alive.'

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My husband is threatening to take the kids if I leave him.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

What is a Dark Empath, and could you spot one?

Maddy thought insurance would give her protection from her abusive partner. It made it worse.

Catherine Fitzpatrick

'I happily agreed to an open relationship. Then my boyfriend told me about his "favourite girl".'

There are 6 types of arguers, you should avoid number 3 completely.

ASK HOLLY: 'My boyfriend's ex stays over at his house. Can I ban it?'

Holly Wainwright

OPINION: 'Jack's behaviour on MAFS is textbook. And we've all been there.'

Meghan McTavish

Are we are hardwired to cheat after 7 years?

Married but dating other people: Meet the couples re-defining modern marriage.

Your response to 'bids' could make or break your relationship.

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'I can't stop stalking my ex-husband.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

Scientists say love languages are dead. There's something better instead.

The mono level technique is exactly how you should be dealing with a narcissist.

'I'm an atheist. My husband is a Baptist Christian. Here's how we make it work.'

5 signs your relationship is heading off the rails, according to a divorce lawyer.

Carolyn Devries

HOROSCOPES: Time to heal from the past, Aries.

'My mum's still alive, but the mum I knew is gone.'

Sarah Joy shared her 'Amish' life on TikTok. Now she's being called a fraud.

Vic is a psychopath. This is exactly how her brain works.

'I'm about to be bridesmaid for my friend. But I've been keeping her fiancé’s secret for 10 years.'

'I was being relentlessly trolled online. Turns out the culprit was living under my roof.'

'Joe Rogan is ruining my marriage.'

The incredible true story behind the viral moment that inspired the movie One Life.

'My partner died in an accident. Then I discovered his secret wealth.'

HOROSCOPES: Stay patient and open, Aries. The pieces will fall into place.

'I dated a man 20 years older than me. Here's why I recommend you do too.'

10 first date 'rules' everyone needs to follow.

What happened when Diane Foley sat down with the man who murdered her son.

'I was forced to quit my job when my boss became obsessed with me.'

'Matt was the love of my life. Then I found out he'd stalked me for 3 years before we started dating.'

'After 20 years of marriage, my husband told me he "needed some space". He never came back.'

If you're considering divorce, ask these 7 questions first.

HOROSCOPES: Prepare to spice up your love life and fatten up your wallet, Aries.

'My boyfriend introduced me to his mum on our second date. I wish I'd realised what it meant.'

'I keep going on bad first dates. So I asked an expert for help.'

Shannen Findlay

Run clubs are the new dating apps.

Sarah Greenwood

'This 5-second relationship hack keeps my long-term relationship alive.'

'I was tormented by my sister for decades. I truly thought she might kill me.'

'I'm a completely different person.' Lisa had to lose everything to find freedom.

PARENTING CONFESSION: 'I feel so guilty about my close relationship with my stepdaughter.'

'My friend pushed me to leave my toxic boyfriend. Then she started dating him.'

'The dating formula that helped me ditch the apps for good.'

HOROSCOPES: Consider this week your love life refresher, Aries.

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My husband is threatening to take the kids if I leave him.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

'Date stacking is the extremely controversial dating hack I've had the most success with.'

'My husband turned into a monster while drinking. One night I recorded the abuse.'

There's an exact age your friendships will go through a 'splinter era'. Here's how to survive it.

Meet the divorced single mums who were once 'tradwives'.

'I made a confession about my childhood to my friend. It blew her entire family apart.'

'One day you wake up and it hits you.' Kayla Itsines on knowing he's not your person.

'Instead of ghosting, my date did something I truly wasn’t expecting.'

Shannen Findlay

HOROSCOPES: Now's the perfect time to redefine your path, Aries.

It's been 10 years since Rosie Batty's son Luke was murdered. She still lights a candle every day.

Shannen Findlay

What is a Dark Empath, and could you spot one?

'Breakup text templates': The viral dating hack I've shared with hundreds of women.

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