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‘By the time we see couples, there is no hand-holding, let alone sex’: how to treat female sexual pain

‘By the time we see couples, there is no hand-holding, let alone sex’: how to treat female sexual pain

The first step is to seek help in identifying the pelvic pain and managing a plan to treat it, experts say

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 06:01

Neurodiversity and relationships: ‘It’s about recognising where you both struggle and where you both thrive’

Neurodiversity and relationships: ‘It’s about recognising where you both struggle and where you both thrive’

The key to making relationships work lies in understanding yourself, your partner, and the neurodivergent traits that shape your interactions

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 06:01

Relationships and ... postnatal depression: ‘We still live in a society where men’s feelings and emotions are often suppressed’

Relationships and ... postnatal depression: ‘We still live in a society where men’s feelings and emotions are often suppressed’

Birth stresses are not confined to one parent, with at least 10 per cent of new fathers experiencing mental health difficulties

Thu Jun 19 2025 - 06:01

Relationships and ... menopause: ‘Small gestures of love can go a long way during this time of change’

Relationships and ... menopause: ‘Small gestures of love can go a long way during this time of change’

Challenges associated with late-onset menopause can affect intimacy, communication and relationship dynamics

Thu Jun 12 2025 - 06:01

How to set boundaries in your personal and work relationships, and why it’s important

How to set boundaries in your personal and work relationships, and why it’s important

Wellness Wisdom: We cannot change people, but we can change how we interact with them. Here’s how

Thu May 15 2025 - 06:01

The quest for perfection is doing you much more bad than good - here’s why

The quest for perfection is doing you much more bad than good - here’s why

Striving for unachievable goals can lead to depression and feelings of low self-worth

Thu May 08 2025 - 06:01

Why learning to say ‘no’ is the best skill you’ll ever learn

Why learning to say ‘no’ is the best skill you’ll ever learn

We say yes even though we may not have the time or energy. As those yesses rack up, we are exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of people pleasing

Thu May 01 2025 - 06:01

Managing stress: ‘It’s okay to put down some of the plates you’re spinning before they all come crashing down’

Managing stress: ‘It’s okay to put down some of the plates you’re spinning before they all come crashing down’

‘The body is built for stress, but breaks if you don’t let it reboot and recharge once in a while’

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:01

How to stop running away from difficult emotions when you feel overwhelmed

How to stop running away from difficult emotions when you feel overwhelmed

Wellness Wisdom: Our bodies can serve as a storage container for our emotions, especially those that go unexpressed or unaddressed

Thu Apr 17 2025 - 06:01

How to overcome self-doubt: ‘It is very natural. Even the most successful people in the world feel it’

How to overcome self-doubt: ‘It is very natural. Even the most successful people in the world feel it’

Wellness Wisdom: Fear can often stop us in our tracks but it’s important to try and rise above it

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:01

The three simple lessons we can learn from ancient wisdom

The three simple lessons we can learn from ancient wisdom

Wellness Wisdom: Ancient wisdom encourages us to ask questions, challenge ideas and enable free thought, but is this happening?

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 06:01

How can we reclaim our attention and focus on the job at hand?

How can we reclaim our attention and focus on the job at hand?

Wellness Wisdom: The ‘noise’ of life can be overwhelming. Here’s how to overcome it, according to a psychotherapist

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 06:01

What is causing girls to get their period at an earlier age?

What is causing girls to get their period at an earlier age?

What the Science Says, part 10: The average age of menarche and breast development is becoming progressively lower – and genetics and the environment are only part of the story

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 06:01

Can thinking hurt? What should you do if it does?

Can thinking hurt? What should you do if it does?

What the Science Says: Thinking can be unpleasant, but the benefits outweigh the discomfort

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 06:01

Is there a connection between a mobile phone and cancer?

Is there a connection between a mobile phone and cancer?

In part 8 of our What the Science Says series, we ask if there is a connection between phone use and health outcomes

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 06:01

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