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couple walking and having fun at Christmas markets

Relationship green flags to take into the New Year

Sex and relationship expert Dr Caroline West writes about the other shades of red and green we should be mindful of this year: red and green flags in our relationships.

lifestyle • 24 Dec 25

Young couple having an argument outdoors

Heterofatalism: Is it actually cringey to have a boyfriend now?

Dr Caroline West writes about the growing trend of women stepping back from dating men in favour of enriching their own lives first.

lifestyle • 18 Nov 25

Why do people cheat? I spoke to four people who did

Why do happy couples cheat? And can it ever be a good thing? Kate Demolder speaks to three people who have cheated in past relationships, asking why they did it and did it make them happy.

living • 18 Jul 25

What's a sleep divorce, and could it help your relationship?

Could separate beds be the key to a good night's sleep? We asked the experts...

living • 21 May 25

How to reignite romance into your relationship over 60

Feeling stuck in a rut? Here are some helpful tips to break free and move forward...

living • 15 May 25

Jenny Keane on the "radical transformation" with sex in Ireland

Holistic sex educator and tantra yoga teacher Jenny Keane is on a mission to ignite a sexual revolution in Ireland, and is bringing her hugely popular workshops to WellFest 2025.

lifestyle • 04 Apr 25

I met my partner away from the apps, here's how you can too

Tara Povey shares her tips for meeting romantic partners away from the apps.

Relationships • 14 Feb 25

Limerance: How to know when you're too fixated on a crush

It can be hard to distinguish the lines between love, lust, infatuation, co-dependency, and obsession. So, how can you tell if your love is genuine or something to reflect on?

living • 07 Feb 25

Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire (Warner Brothers/Getty Images)

Why do we find vampires so sexy?

Vampires have a long legacy of awakening our strangest, most subterranean desires, writes Dr Caroline West.

lifestyle • 29 Jan 25

Miniature from Le livre appellé Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, 1460s. Found in the Collection of Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal. Artist Anonymous. (Getty)

The history of sex toys and what they tell us about ancient women

Dr Caroline West writes about the earliest sex toys invented, and what they can tell us about how history remembers women.

living • 10 Jan 25

Here's how I've learned to manage my anxious attachment style

Is there a way to train yourself to stop hyper-fixating on your partner? Journalist Kate Brayden compiled some (hopefully comforting) expert advice to help dig yourself out of the fear-laden trenches.

Relationships • 20 Dec 24

Is it time to spring clean your relationship? Here's how

Dr. Caroline West is a sex educator and host of the Glow West podcast, which focuses on sex, sexuality and the body.

living • 19 Apr 24

Intimacy is a 'major concern' for people living with cancer

Cancer can impact a person's life in many ways, including sexual function and confidence.

living • 03 Apr 25

"Silence is powerful": How to cope after being cheated on

Kate Brayden delves into the advice of others who found empowerment and healthy connections after coping with infidelity in their romantic relationships.

living • 07 Mar 24

Dr. Caroline West on why audio erotica is booming in popularity

Caroline West writes about the popularity of audio erotica, and why it offers a different kind of comfort and excitement to users, especially women.

living • 14 Feb 24

10 red flags of romance scams

Criminals committing romance fraud are experts at emotional manipulation, so here are some key warning signs to look out for.

living • 27 Jan 24

Can a marriage survive an affair? Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on Brendan O'Connor.

Psychotherapist on marital affairs: "47 is our most unhappy year"

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan talks about why people have affairs, who is impacted, and how relationships can survive an affair.

Highlights • 10 Oct 23

Davina McCall hosts midlife dating show My Mum, Your Dad (JD Williams/PA)

Davina McCall on menopause, fame & her new mid-life dating show

The presenter of My Mum, Your Dad talks romance and matchmaking in midlife. By Katie Wright.

living • 14 Sep 23

Stylist Lawson Mpame on date night fashion for men

We caught up with the ever-stylish Mpame to chat all things men's tailoring, autumn/winter trends and how to up your date night outfits.

Fashion • 12 Sep 23

How is the housing crisis affecting our romantic lives?

Having the space and privacy to lead a fulfilling romantic life can be challenging if the housing crisis has forced you to live at home.

living • 05 Sep 23

Richie Sadlier wants to change the way we talk to teens about sex

Let's Talk About Sex airs on RTÉ 2 at Thursday 7th September, 10.15pm. RTÉ Player will have the second episode available immediately after the first episode airs.

living • 08 Sep 23