Labour of love

People laugh about the lack of intimacy that seeps into a relationship once children come along, but according to recent research, it’s not just a joke. A survey carried out by sex toy brand Lovehoney

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We had one chance to be parents but got so much more than we bargained for

Novelist Amanda Smyth and her partner were aligned on never wanting children, until, at 40, she felt a deep and non-negotiable desire to reverse that decision. She explains how she navigated the path that took her in a new direction

As I push my pram, my baby sleeping, it takes me a moment to realise that someone is talking to me. Another mum, on the way to the same baby class, is asking how I am, and I stammer as I push my phone

From the moment I met my husband, I found myself captivated by his dreams of adventure and sailing the world. His passion for the sea was infectious, and I quickly realized that this was a journey I w