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Do you spend more time watching Netflix than having passionate sex – and, if you do, should you be concerned? According to Ita O’Brien, author of a new book on the subject, when it comes to lasting happiness, there’s something much more important than sex: intimacy. Leah Hardy finds out more

Are you sitting comfortably? Good. Now, cast your mind back to the last time you had fun. No, not the stylised, curated-for-cachet, posted-to-socials-before-it’s-over kind, but the spontaneous, all-en

Feeling bogged down with daily life? Forgotten what actually brings you joy? Understanding what puts a spring in your step is essential for managing stress. And whether you realise it or not, your dai