The hormone kisspeptin essentially switches on the desire to reproduce and is thought to be responsible for the sexual appetite of young people.

A documentary showcases female murderers who have been given life sentences, two women who murdered their spouses tell their stories.

The DeCinque twins have revealed their diagnosis of body dysmorphia and said they are trying to return to their natural look.

Women in their 40s and 50s may start to feel like there's something missing from their lives, writes Karen Krizanovich.

COMMENT: How do you feel about your partner's ex-girlfriend? A bit suspicious, probably. Perhaps threatened. For Esther Walker, this is not the case at all.

After a Kiwi man posted a question about whether or not he should hire an escort, others have shared their own experiences and recommendations for paying for sex.

Test whether your relationship will be able to stand the test of time here.

Women who were once wedded to the ironing board have turned their backs on the weekly chore - and they're not feeling the slightest guilt. Monique Barden asks why.

A lesbian woman has spoken out, finding it bizarre that strange men think it is ok to ask for a threesome.

A husband stabbed his wife of 33 years with an eight-inch carving knife when she told him his chicken dinner was too dry, a UK court heard today.

A woman has opened up about a desperate situation involving her husband and her daughter.

What do you wish you had known when you were young? Here people have revealed the heartbreaking life lessons they learned too late.

One of the world's most infamous nude cruises has revealed plans to set sail on its second racy voyage.

Sex has evolved over millions of years as a mechanism to initiate pregnancy. But there's more to it than just the meeting of two sets of genes.

Harry has introduced his girlfriend Meghan Markle to his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, in what is being described as an "important" meeting for the prince.

A leading sexual health doctor has revealed how he "quite frequently" treats patients who have sex with up to 10 people a day.

From the selfish to the heartbreaking, here's why some people truly regret saying "I do."

A tweet from more than four years ago which blossomed into romance had its sequel at the weekend, when Dan Faulknor and Becky Lieshout were married in Dunedin.

When she found out her partner had been cheating on her, this woman decided to let everyone know he was well and truly dumped.

Gaylyne Fowler's desire for revenge at her husband's affair landed her in court after she posted nude photos of his lover around town - but she has no regrets.

More Kiwis are finding love online - but not everyone is lucky.

COMMENT: Sherri Daye Scott explains why she's not looking for a boyfriend or a husband. What she really wants is a lover.

Do you feel like monogamy no longer exists? A new study proves this isn't the case, at least for some parts of New Zealand.

They say love is blind. So what's the right way to help a friend who is clearly dating a dud? Zachary Zane has some tips.

The couple celebrated the new year together before flying out on a romantic trip to see the Northern Lights.

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Magazine breaks new ground in going behind the scenes with identical twin Emmie Smith during her medical transition.

A man has had his penis amputated after it was stuck in a bottle for four days.

You are just as likely to live happily never after if you get hitched in a civil union as a traditional marriage in New Zealand.