The absolutely disgusting reason why people started kissing – and it has nothing to do with love

The absolutely disgusting reason why people started kissing - and it has nothing to do with love

Kiss your assumptions goodbye. You might think you know why people enjoy hanging out with each other, but a new study published this month has revealed the real story behind why we lock lips. Research conducted by Adriano R. Lameira, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Warwick in England, concludes that kissing … Read more

‘Digital condoms’ now exist – and makers say they’re ‘just as easy as a real condom’

'Digital condoms' now exist - and makers say they're 'just as easy as a real condom'

It can’t get rid of STDs, but it can protect your sex. Vulnerable hanky-panky is now, indeed, a thing of the past thanks to a new anti-revenge porn app. “Camdom is your digital condom, blocking anyone from taking pictures, videos or audio recordings without your consent,” boasted the organizers behind Billy Boy, a German condom … Read more

This sex act is on the decline – as Gen Z finds the ‘boring’ trend more meaningful

This sex act is on the decline - as Gen Z finds the 'boring' trend more meaningful

New data has revealed that a controversial sex act is falling in popularity, prompting the rise of a bedroom activity that was once considered “boring”. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the number of Australians drinking has been slowly decreasing in recent years, apart from a small increase during the 2020-21 … Read more

I’m an etiquette expert – congratulating a couple on their engagement is rude, here’s what to say instead

I'm an etiquette expert - congratulating a couple on their engagement is rude, here's what to say instead

If you find yourself writing “congratulations” under a couple’s engagement photos on social media, you might want to think again. Etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak warns that congratulating lovebirds on this momentous occasion is actually an apology, explaining that it makes engagement feel like a necessary life achievement rather than an act of true love. “Saying … Read more

Being single is very expensive and stressful, but these women would rather be alone

Woman looking stressed surrounded by cash

Women would rather accept the “singles tax” than the couple. The “singles tax” — the highest costs singles pay to support themselves financially — recently rose to over $7,000, according to Zillow, but women would rather stay on their own. A new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma found that while … Read more

I’ve caught thousands of unfaithful men – here are 8 signs your guy is cheating on you

I've caught thousands of unfaithful men - here are 8 signs your guy is cheating on you

She’s catching B’s with honey“B” as in bone heads Scammers never prosper. And that adage is especially true when professional “honey trap” Madeline Smith is the bait But when the vixen isn’t busy testing the fidelity of men taken at the behest of their questionable partners, she’s sharing tips and tricks on how to spot … Read more

Gen Z, millennial newlyweds are pushing this once ‘taboo’ wedding gift option

Gen Z, millennial newlyweds are pushing this once 'taboo' wedding gift option

Beggars can’t be choosers – unless it’s your wedding day. Many newlyweds are opting to forego traditional gifts of cash funds and are instead adding the option of helping pay for a home purchase. Wedding resource websites like The Knot and Zillow Home Loans found that 55% more couples are adding a “home loan” to … Read more

The real reason you should never flirt with others to make your partner jealous: study

The real reason you should never flirt with others to make your partner jealous: study

They are flirting – with misfortune. While some see jealousy and possessiveness as traits of a passionate romance, experts warn that flirting with others to stoke the flames within your relationship could cost you the love of your life. Researchers at Reichman University in Tel Aviv conducted studies published in The Journal of Sex Research … Read more