Intimacy & Sex

You would think the UK’s oldest, most prestigious universities would be leading the charge in student care. Instead, they frequently score the lowest for LGBTQ+ friendliness. Why? It really comes down to deep-seated institutional barriers. These older universities have been set in their ways for centuries. They are operating on archaic rulebooks that simply haven't moved with the times or evolved to match the cultural backgrounds of today's students.

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.

Every year, major media outlets drop their global sex and data surveys, and the headlines always spark a massive conversation. From shifting search terms to viral adult creator stunts, the data gives us a fascinating snapshot of human desire. But as a relationship and intimacy coach, I don't just look at what people are searching for. I look at the underlying cultural shifts, the psychological impacts, and what these numbers actually mean for our real-world bedroom habits. Le

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.

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.

Let’s talk about a dirty little secret that is currently hiding in one in five bedroom drawers. Recent survey data has revealed a shocking statistic: 20% of people are not cleaning their sex toys after every use.

Summer brings a shift in how we live, interact, and connect with others. While many look forward to the warmer months for holidays and socialising, data shows that sexually transmitted infections consistently rise during this time of year. Understanding the biological, environmental, and behavioral factors behind this seasonal spike is crucial for managing your sexual health. Here are the four distinct reasons why STIs peak in the summer.

Going away on holiday is the perfect opportunity for you and your partner to break away from the heavy routines and schedules of everyday life. When you leave your home environment, you also leave behind the constant lists, chores, and responsibilities that keep your system locked down. This break creates a beautiful, open space to completely focus on each other and explore your intimacy in a whole new way.

In my coaching practice, I often talk about creating intentional containers for connection. But recently, my husband Darren and I decided to take things a step further. We were approached to share a raw, unfiltered look into our intimate life, so we set ourselves a challenge: could we have sex every single day for seven days straight? Usually, as busy parents juggling work, yoga classes, and family life, we have sex about three times a week.

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

It’s a headline we keep seeing everywhere lately: People are having less sex nowadays. As a sex and relationship coach, I can tell you that this statistic is absolutely real. It is especially prevalent within the younger generations, who are living at home with parents longer and navigating an entirely digital world. But the real question isn't just if we are having less sex, it's why it's happening, and what is taking its place.

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.

Society loves to paint adult virginity as a ticking clock, creating a heavy cloud of shame that keeps your nervous system in a constant state of high alert. The biggest misconception people have is that if you are an adult virgin, you are somehow behind in life. But as a somatic relationship coach, I need to tell you the raw truth: sexual intimacy is not a competitive race, it is entirely about knowing when you are personally ready.

There is a heavy, pervasive myth in our society that once you hit your 40s, settle into a long-term mortgage, and have children, your sex life is officially over. We are told to expect our relationships to become dull and boring, that we must simply tolerate a passionless marriage just to get through the rest of our lives.

It is one of the most common, yet deeply misunderstood dilemmas in modern relationships: we are told that sex is the ultimate stress reliever, yet for millions of people, the literal thought of intimacy brings a heavy wave of anxiety. In my practice as a somatic intimacy and relationship coach, I see clients every single day who are trapped in a exhausting loop. They love their partners deeply, but the moment things begin moving toward the bedroom, their heart rate spikes, t

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.

Breaking the stigma. Discover the real causes behind compulsive sexual behavior, its impact on relationships, and holistic tools like Tantra breathwork to heal.

It is one of the most fascinating, unspoken truths of the modern dating and social landscape: a man steps out into the world wearing a simple wedding band, and suddenly, his sex appeal skyrockets In my practice as a somatic relationship coach, clients frequently ask about this mysterious shift in energy. Why do men who are completely off the market suddenly radiate such immense magnetism?