Lifestyle
The Kiwi company offering paid 'O break' for private pleasure
The company says self-pleasure can increase relaxation and mental clarity.
Latest from Sex
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Female Viagra? How to lift low libido in women
Majority of women report low libido; causes range from hormonal changes to trauma.
The 3-minute orgasm: A Kiwi scientist on reversing libido loss at menopause
Dr Iona Weir talks about putting her own product to the test.
Opinion: The sexiest year of my life involved zero sex
NYT Opinion: What happened when I removed the option of romance from my life.
Running or sex – which is healthier?
Here is what's best for your heart, immunity and weight, according to experts.
How often should you really be having sex? A sex therapist has the answers
Satisfaction comes from intimacy, not numbers, says therapist Sofie Louise.
Anna Wise: I’m 67, single and I’d never get married again
OPINION: Unmarried women over 65 are less likely to remarry than ever.
British clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priest
The unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.
'Widow's fire': When my beloved husband died I experienced shocking feelings of sexual desire
Telegraph: Desire for physical intimacy while grieving is common but little discussed.
The rise of male sex toys: How technology is removing the stigma and increasing the pleasure
WARNING: This story contains sexual content and is suitable for adults only.
Former NZ TV host Phillip Schofield set to make comeback after This Morning scandal
'He remains very bruised, and is taking some time now to weigh things up.'
How to talk to your kids about sex - and how not to, according to a sex coach
Honest, open conversations about sex help children grow into sexually healthy adults.
How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case
'Pauline died never knowing the truth, I wish she had just called me.'
The seven things only a sex therapist will tell you
A sex therapist shares her top tips to improve intimacy.
Tinder match found guilty of strangling woman in BDSM relationship
'He wanted sexual gratification, and he just took it,' Crown says.
My wife has decided to schedule sex in our diaries
Telegraph: ‘I knew that we were in a bit of a dry patch, but I find it so unromantic’.
Nobody warns you about the devastation breast cancer wreaks on your sex life
Telegraph: New report says 98% of women report intimacy struggles after breast cancer.
The financial reality of getting divorced in New Zealand: 5 Kiwis share their stories
'Sometimes it’s better to walk away with your head held high.'
Bondage and discipline: Fiancee was jealous when partner had sex with other people
Her fiance is accused of strangling two other women during BDSM sex.
Lots of people exhibit these sexual red flags. Are you one of them?
WARNING: This story deals with sexual content and is for adults only.
How Gillian Anderson became a new sex goddess - for women
Anderson has become the authority on eroticism.
How women talking dirty became big business
Times: Content about sex, by women, featuring women and for women is booming.
OnlyFans’ Ukrainian-born owner banks billions from adult website
Porn platform’s 300m users spent a record $10.6b to view creators’ content.
Warning of mpox outbreak for Queenstown Winter Pride attendees
Anyone who attended Winter Pride is being warned to watch out for symptoms of mpox.
Swiping across borders: How location-hopping is changing dating apps
NY Times: Some apps let users check out the dating pool miles away from home. Should they?
Rise in babies born with syphilis will continue if sexual health workforce not boosted
There are currently 15 specialists in NZ, half of them due to retire in the next 10 years.
The seven things only a sex therapist will tell you
Telegraph: Is your sex life awkward, unenjoyable or non-existent? These tips can help.
Symbiosexuality explained: The new term gaining traction
If you’re confused, don’t worry - we were too. Here's what you need to know.
These four sex myths could be killing the spark in your relationship
We’re surrounded by misinformation about libido perpetuated by unreliable sex education.
Nicole Kidman ‘frightened’ to release new sex-filled film
The actress admits she’s 'nervous' for the world to see her X-rated scenes.