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Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively caught smooching
It's game on for new lovebirds Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - they've been spotted kissing.
Unhappy at home? Work won't make up for it
Workaholics who are trying to make up for an unhappy home life are deluding themselves, according to a study.
When seducing aim for tease, not sleaze
Meet an Auckland woman bringing a feminine touch to the erotic industry.
Worn-out mothers kiss goodbye to romance
Becoming 'mumsy' trumps 'sexy' as mothers lament the effects of parenthood on their self-confidence.
Men think about sex every 50 minutes
Turns out men think about sex every 50 minutes, not every six seconds as the old saying suggests.
TV Eye: Caught in a bad romance
If it wasn't for The Bachelorette, in which the gender tables are turned and 30 men compete for the affections of one woman, you'd think you'd tuned into a polygamist beauty pageant.
Gen Y's fear of commitment
A new generation of twenty-somethings are finding it hard to commit to relationships a new study has found.
The greener grass in a second-time dad's backyard
Growing a family is a serious business. So is growing a lawn. Alan Perrott, a second-time dad, explains the important connection.
Shelley Bridgeman: Can we keep it platonic?
The subject of platonic relationships between members of the opposite gender is fascinating but not everyone believes in the idea that a man and a woman can share a friendship devoid of any sexual attraction or chemistry.
Unleashed: The secret world of Britain's dominatrixes
Britain's dominatrix business is booming, with S&M chic back in fashion and 'bondage pop' riding high in the charts. But what is life really like for the professionals and their slaves?
50 ways to leave your lover
Ashton Kutcher cheated on his wife and Carrie Bradshaw was dumped on a post-it. Here's a host of ways to call a relationship quits.
Texting mixes dating messages
Texting has changed the dating process, adding a whole new element to contend with in courtship.
Shelley Bridgeman: There's more than one way to be a mum
Despite popular belief, the arrival of a baby doesn't have to compromise your home, career, sleep, relationships, social life or sense of self.
Sexual healing for disabled people
Work as a professional "sexual assistant" treads a thin line between a caring profession and prostitution.
Public paid to protect Zara's wedding guests
Buckingham Palace said the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall was a private family affair, but the cost of guarding the guest list came in at nearly half a million pounds.
What's the deal after whirlwind wedding?
Breaking up is hard to do. But what's the protocol if a marriage falls apart in the early days like the recent Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries union?
Breaking up? Take care you don't die from a broken heart
Can someone literally be scared to death or die of a broken heart? Short answer: Yes.
Revelations: How to get someone to share
Coaxing children and loved ones to confide their true feelings can be challenging. But it’s a skill that therapists use every day. They share their tips and techniques with Lena Corner.
Breaking the monster mother-in-law myth
Father-in-law gags aren't heard of, but mother-in-laws, they're the stuff of legends and rom-coms. However, turns out they're not all that bad.