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I was recently asked by The Sun newspaper to share my professional insights on a relationship trend that puzzles so many: Why do highly successful, intelligent women consistently fall for bad boys? When a woman has her career, finances, and life completely locked down, you would think she’d look for stability in her love life. But often, the exact opposite happens. If you missed the article in the press, here is my full expert breakdown of the psychology...

Living in close proximity to people means our personal lives and social boundaries naturally overlap. But what happens when neighborly relations become a bit more complicated?

When I work with couples who are looking to open up their relationship, the journey often leads to a lifestyle known as hotwifing. Far from breaking a couple apart, when done right, it can have a profound effect on a couple's intimacy. It deepens trust, sharpens communication, and brings long-held fantasies into real-life scenarios.

When it comes to building a deeply connected, thriving relationship, understanding how you and your partner give and receive affection is everything. This is where the concept of The 5 Love Languages becomes an invaluable tool.

The home café trend is taking over social media, but it is much more than just a aesthetic home decor movement. As a sex and relationship coach, I look at the environments we build and how they affect our emotional state. Transforming a corner of your house into a cozy, personal coffee shop creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere that you simply cannot get in a busy public space. Whether you are looking to reignite a romantic spark, support a friend in need of a heart-to-he

I see a lot of seniors navigating life after divorce or bereavement. But as Erobella’s data shows, this newfound freedom is being met with a silent threat, which is a 225% surge in syphilis among the over 65s. This isn't just a health crisis, it’s a symptom of being disconnected from our physical boundaries when it comes to sex. Many clients re-entering the dating world carry a safety barrier, the belief that because pregnancy is no longer a factor, their bodies are closed

When we think of wedding gifts, it is easy to get caught up in the standard department store registries. But as a sex and relationship coach, I look at gifts through a completely different lens: How will this token support the marriage long after the wedding day is over? Thoughtful, personalised keepsakes and experience-based gifts aren’t just beautiful objects; they are substantial representations of a couple's shared history and future dreams.

Choosing to stay friends with an ex after a short-term relationship presents a very specific set of hurdles. While the romance might have been brief, the emotional fallout can be surprisingly intense. As a relationship coach, I often see clients struggle with lingering romantic or sexual feelings, unwanted attention, and the sheer difficulty of maintaining platonic boundaries when the breakup is still fresh.

It is one of the most common complaints I hear in my coaching practice, particularly from women: "I feel like I’m running the entire house by myself. I don't feel like a partner anymore, I feel like a mother to my husband." Despite living in modern times, society still largely pushes domestic chores into the woman’s domain. Let's be completely raw and real about this: it is exhausting. You both work, you both run the house, and maybe you are both parents.

As a sex and relationship coach, I often see couples looking for new ways to deepen their intimacy and explore their desires. One topic that frequently comes up in media commentary is cuckolding. While it might seem taboo to some, it is a highly popular and deeply intimate lifestyle choice when approached with honesty and respect. Here is a breakdown of what cuckolding actually is, why couples enjoy it, and how you can safely explore it.

We all have a type. For some, it’s a shared love for an obscure hobby. For others, it’s a highly specific physical trait, like a fixation on a partner’s hands, neck, or sculpted arms. Take a client of mine, let's call him Lorenzo. When it comes to dating, Lorenzo has an incredibly niche requirement: he is strictly looking for a girl with toned, beautiful arms. When someone has such laser-focused, niche requirements in dating, it begs the question: Is this just a harmless

Having a clean house and being house proud is a great trait to have in a relationship. It tells the other person that you are responsible, organised, that you take care of your self and also your belongings. When dating it gives an overall great impression that you are clean and like a clean and tidy house and appearance. If you like a clean house, then you are more than likely to be a clean person yourself with hygiene. This is a great turn on for some people as a clean h

If you spend any time on the internet, you’ve probably scrolled past those viral "Am I The Arsehole?" relationship dilemmas. A recent one caught my eye, and as a relationship coach, I just had to break it down. Here’s the setup: A husband plans a getaway to a car race with his female best friend. He assumes his wife knows it’s a trip just for the two of them. Meanwhile, the wife assumes she is naturally invited along for a nice holiday, wanting to share an experience her h

Stepping away from traditional monogamy is one of the most exhilarating, powerful choices a secure couple can make. When done for the right reasons, opening up your relationship can have a profound effect on your shared intimacy, functioning as a massive catalyst for excitement, trust, and deep, internal confidence.

"Til death do us part." For generations, those words have been the golden standard of commitment. But recently, a fascinating concept has been making waves in the relationship world: the renewable marriage contract. The idea is simple. Instead of a lifelong legal binding, you enter a 10-year marriage contract. When year nine or ten rolls around, you choose whether to amicably let the contract expire and go your separate ways, or actively sign on for another decade together

Opening up your relationship is never just about adding more variety or people to your bedroom play, it is an intense, deep dive straight into your nervous system. When we actively step away from traditional, conditioned monogamy, the old societal worries embedded in our brains often go into full overdrive. But if you are willing to do the raw, inner somatic work, this transition can serve as the ultimate catalyst for completely reclaiming your spark within your relationship

According to recent data from the Great British Sex Report, intimacy is officially going global. Nearly one in five Brits (19%) say they actively want to plan trips with sex and physical connection as the primary focus. We are seeing a massive shift from standard beach holidays to intentional, romance-led city escapes, secluded cabin breaks, and specialised sexual wellness destinations.

There is something undeniably luxurious about crawling under the duvet with a warm bowl of food or a fresh cup of coffee. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday breakfast in bed or a comforting late-night snack after an exhausting day, the bed can feel like the ultimate sanctuary. But as a relationship and wellness coach, I often look at our daily habits through two lenses: how they affect our bodies (and nervous systems), and how they impact our connections with our partners.

Moving in with a partner is an incredibly exciting milestone. You’re picking out furniture, envisioning cozy nights in, and planning your future under one roof. But here is a sobering statistic: more than half of people in the UK say they’ve almost broken up, or actually did break up, after moving in together.

When the Metro asked my husband Darren and me to keep a raw, unfiltered diary of our sex life for a week-long intimacy experiment, we didn't hesitate. We’ve been together for 26 years, married for 16 of those, and we’ve been through the absolute ringer as a couple. From nearly separating back in 2006 (and saving us by backpacking around the world to find ourselves), to surviving a devastating miscarriage in 2012 that nearly broke us, we have built an unshakeable bond.