Relationships
Your one-stop shop for sex, love and relationship advice, from dating to married life, news and trends from real people's experiences to expert opinion
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"I was single at 37, so I had a baby on my own"When author Liv Thorne found herself single towards the end of her childbearing years, she chose to go it alone.
By Liv Thorne
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Experiencing recurring dreams? A dream expert breaks down what the 6 most common meanFYI, search for recurring dreams is up 70% on Google
By Ally Head
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Tinder is launching a new ID verification requirement to prevent catfishingBy Ally Head
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Vaginal infection types: 10 most common, plus how to treat yours, according to a nurseBy Ally Head
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People are “gobsmacked” at an advert that alludes to a woman masturbating - but why?In paid partnership with The Body Shop
By Catriona Harvey-Jenner
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Your most Googled orgasm questions, answered by a sexpertHere's every question you've ever wanted to know about The Big O, answered
By Niamh McCollum
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Roaching is the latest dating trend we all need to watch out forAre you being roached?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Super orgasms: Yes, they're a thing, and here, two sex experts reveal the secrets to achieving themForget multiple orgasms - it's all about the super orgasm...
By Ally Head
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Why people cheat, according to the latest scientific researchThis one's... interesting.
By Ally Head
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How to clean your sex toys, from an expert - what to keep, what to wash, and what it's definitely time to tossBy Ally Head
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Marriage certificates are to include mothers' names for the first time in England and WalesNext week will see the biggest change to the marriage documentation system since 1837.
By Ally Head
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58% of students believe there should be sexual consent tests at UK universitiesBy Ally Head
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Ever wondered? Just in: these are officially the UK's favourite sex positionsPlus, what your favourite position says about your personality.
By Ally Head
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New research shows these four things are guaranteed to make sex more pleasurable for womenLadies, listen up.
By Ally Head
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'Five things I’ve learned about friendship during the pandemic' says best-selling author Phoebe MorganAs a survey states friendships have deteriorated over the last year - thanks largely to three lockdowns, Phoebe Morgan shares five key lessons she's taking way beyond 2021
By Maria Coole
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We're hooked on BBC Three's The Surrogates - but it also highlights why the law needs changing fastThe Surrogates follows the ups and downs of women and wannabe parents as they try to have a baby. Surrogacy is becoming more popular for numerous reasons but if the law doesn't change soon a potential nightmare scenario lies ahead
By Maria Coole
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Introducing vaxi-datingBy Marie Claire
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Why you need Zeena Moolla's five amazing lessons in parenting from her single-parent Indian-Muslim DadIn her debut book, Everything I’ve Learned about Motherhood, Zeena Moolla reveals her experiences set against a backdrop of being raised by her father. We can't get enough of her honest, heartfelt and hilarious advice
By Maria Coole
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Threatening to share revenge porn? You'll now face up to two years in prisonVideoing or capturing revenge porn has been illegal since 2015, but threatening the victim with sharing the content has not
By Ally Head
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Here's what I learnt from Why Men Love Bitches - the 19-year-old dating manual that's gone viralAlmost 20 years after first published, Gen Z on TikTok have pushed this controversial self-help book back onto the bestseller list. Anita Ghosh explains why
By Maria Coole
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Zara McDermott on revenge porn: 'Since the first time it happened, I've struggled with many issues'As the government announces revenge porn threats will become a criminal offence under new changes to the domestic abuse bill, Zara speaks to Marie Claire about the 'same mistake twice' myth - a significant yet subtle form of victim blaming
By Lizzy Dening
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Feeling quite flat at the moment? You might be missing 'weak tie' friendshipsTurns out, casual connection is important. Let two experts help you navigate it in a COVID world
By Ally Head
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How to tell if you're really demisexualWhat if you could only have sex with someone once you'd formed a strong emotional connection? Stuggling to identify with her sexuality for years, best-selling author CJ Skuse shares her journey about finally recognising the life-changing signs
By Maria Coole
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'As I ended my marriage, lockdown trapped me, the kids and a heartbroken husband together'After a tumultuous year and weeks of rumours, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially filing for divorce. But what's it like splitting from your partner and still having to share a house. Natalie Simpson cries alone in the shower every day while her estranged husband and two small kids happily ignore the elephant in the room...
By Maria Coole
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Marie Claire partners with eharmonyBy Sarah-Rose Harrison
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Mind the orgasm gap - how to get the sex you deserveKate Davies quit hetero sex in pursuit of better orgasms and a more fulfilling love life. Now she's revealing what sleeping with women taught her about the orgasm gap
By Maria Coole
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Are you ready for mindful masturbation?Kama promises to help you get off and connect with your body at the same time. Rosie Mullender investigates the app everyone's talking about...
By Marie Claire


