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My 15-year-old son keeps appearing naked in front of me ‘accidentally’ | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Over the past few months, I have observed changes in my son’s…

Which products are best for my teenage, blemish-prone skin?

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‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism

Girls and young women are seeing more unwanted sexual images and suffering…

No matter how hard he tries, my boyfriend can’t find my G-spot

My boyfriend has been searching for my G-spot for weeks. He has…

Do you tell yourself you’re happier than you are? Stop the gaslighting

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Mobility masterplan! 10 essential exercises for a strong, active, happy life – whatever your age

You can’t afford to ignore mobility as you get older. If you…

Experience: A horse-riding accident shattered my jaw

The wind was rushing past my face. I clung on to the…

I’m 14 and stressed out with the pressure of school and friendships

I’m 14 and dreading the return of feelings that school brought last…

How we met: ‘We were at the circus, talking nonsense in the queue for the toilets. I really liked her’

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The world’s healthiest lovers? Meet the couple aiming to live to 150

Name: The biohack couple. Age: Kayla Barnes-Lentz is 33 and Warren Lentz…

Sex with my husband feels loveless – and yet he refuses to provide affection

My husband and I have been married for 20 years, but our…

The electrolytes boom: a wonder supplement – or an unnecessary expense?

Electrolytes, you may have noticed, are suddenly everywhere. Actually, these minerals have…

An old friend has inherited millions and become a boastful bore | Ask Philippa

The question One of my oldest friends has come into life-changing millions…

My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia

The days are long in Dad’s house in the last year of…

I’m married to a man but have erotic infatuations with women on television | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

I am a middle-aged woman married to a man and have teenage…

‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows

If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, take heart.…

A moment that changed me: partying was my personality – until I helped my 16-year-old sister give birth

I don’t remember the exact moment my sister asked me to be…

I cheated on my partner – and haven’t told him. How can I forgive myself?

I have been in a relationship for the past six months. We…