http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/ Get all the latest Relationships news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:03:49 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/ The old saying that you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family has never been so relevant, as the latest research into how the nation’s women view their friends reveals that having people to share with can help you live a happier, more balanced lifestyle.  With three in four women (76%) claiming to be cheered-up a... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/relationships-219.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/relationships-219.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:49:51 +0000 Relationships Some women ejaculate when they experience an orgasm particularly with G-spot stimulation, though some ejaculate with clitoral stimulation alone.. It happens because the Skene’s glands are "milked" when you stimulate the G-spot (evidence to support the theory that, at least for some women, the glands are the reason for the g spot. Another expl... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Female+ejaculation-218.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Female+ejaculation-218.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:20:20 +0000 Relationships The all encompassing question is it real?Well according to many women and experts its real though science remains sceptical, sex therapists though have no such doubts that it is a reality. Most agree that it is a general area, varying in placement, size, sensitivity and appeal.Does every woman have one?Different women give different responses some ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sexual+Help-217.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sexual+Help-217.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:59:07 +0000 Relationships Whoever said romance is dead might just be right. Sharing a bottle of wine and gazing lovingly into each other's eyes over a romantic dinner is fast becoming a thing of the past. Desperate to impress, 96% of British men admit they would try to avoid the responsibility of choosing the wine on a first date. According to a study of our wine drinking h... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/First+Date+Romance+Under+Threat-216.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/First+Date+Romance+Under+Threat-216.html Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:05:34 +0100 Relationships The love life of millions of UK couples is being ruined by their beds, according to a new survey.The national survey asked what the biggest interruptions were and issues with the bed appeared to be one of the biggest problems when couples were trying to get intimate. Among the results a rattling bed frame and uncomfortable mattress stopped 40% of t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/What+Really+Stops+UK+Women+Enjoying+their+Sex+Life-214.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/What+Really+Stops+UK+Women+Enjoying+their+Sex+Life-214.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:22:14 +0100 Relationships In a survey of our readers over 60 percent of our female readers admitted to engaging in sex acts while their partner was driving, while 19 percent admit to having lost their virginity on the back seat of their boyfreinds motor.A further 7 percent said they had concieved after a bout of motor passion and 4 percent admitted to getting caught in the ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex+Habits-213.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex+Habits-213.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:07:09 +0100 Relationships Hollyoaks star Ciara Jansen shows us how you can tell a lot about a man just by the way he holds a drink....Can the way we hold a wine glass really say something about us? Are there key body language clues that we can pick up without even talking to someone?When meeting new people - especially ones we are attracted to - we can do with as many point... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/ciara+jansen-212.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/ciara+jansen-212.html Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0100 Relationships Young people are putting each other’s sexual health at risk because they are too embarrassed to tell their partner they have a sexually transmitted infection (STI).  A new NHS survey shows that 16% of under 25s would not tell the person that they are sleeping with if they found out they had the STI, Chlamydia; while 19% are "not sure". H... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Chlamydia-211.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Chlamydia-211.html Fri, 22 May 2009 14:45:13 +0100 Relationships We’ve all had that excited feeling in the pit of our stomach at the beginning of new a relationship. But after the honeymoon period is over and the butterflies have faded, our other half’s annoying habits can start to niggle and we often doubt whether it actually has any potential. Yet despite our gut instincts it seems we still want to... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Love-210.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Love-210.html Tue, 19 May 2009 15:27:16 +0100 Relationships Despite the economic downturn and the widely held perception that manners and courtesy have declined, Britain seems to be seeing a renewed appreciation for courtesy and consideration.  A new poll has revealed that nine out of ten adults believe it’s common, everyday niceties such as a compliment or being given a seat that make us happy. ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Happiness-209.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Happiness-209.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:24:28 +0100 Relationships If you had to choose between a night in with your hubby, or with Hollywood royalty such as Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp, which one would you pick?Well, surprisingly almost half of us would apparently would prefer to spend a night in with our other half, according to a new survey.The study, commissioned by Penn State Pretzels has revealed that in t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Brad+Pitt-208.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Brad+Pitt-208.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:42:39 +0100 Relationships Did you realise that stress is totally linked to how much sex you may or may not be having.? When you have had a particularly stressful week at work the best thing to do to get the weekend off to a good start is to have a long loving sex session with your partner. Tayo Irvine Hendrix explains: "While stress can have an effect on your libido it... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex-207.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex-207.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:54:59 +0100 Relationships New research released by The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain reveals that it is not just Teenagers and Young Adults who are taking risks with their sexual health. In fact, adults aged 45 and over are not using satisfactory protection when it comes to their sexual health.The research reveals that nearly 1 in 5 (19%) 45-54 year olds adm... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex-206.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex-206.html Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:25:02 +0100 Relationships A new survey for MTV and The Body Shop has revealed the Nation's kissing habits, and you'd be surprised by some of the results!Most couples in Birmingham do it twice a day, while 10% of couples in Cardiff never do it. Most people get their best ever when they are around 17 years old and nearly a third of people rate it better than sex.The Big Snog ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Kissing+Survey-205.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Kissing+Survey-205.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:40:53 +0000 Relationships Carrying Condoms no longer taboo as women today twice as likely to carry condoms than their mother’s generation. Myth-busting new research for the Condom Essential Wear campaign by ICM reveals that women who take control in the bedroom by demanding safe sex are more attractive to English men. Men like nothing better than a woman who knows wha... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Safe+Sex-204.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Safe+Sex-204.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:17:40 +0000 Relationships You're all grown up with a family and a life of your own and then all of a sudden out of the blue the woman who used to sew the badges on your brownie uniform has discovered the internet and is dating all over again.  It will definitely come as a shock at first but don’t be the one to step between your mum and her happiness. How can you ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Help+My+Mothers+Dating-203.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Help+My+Mothers+Dating-203.html Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:24:25 +0000 Relationships A new survey has revealed that almost one in five men and one in twenty women have visited a prostitute at some point in their lives.The socking new study, which was commissioned to celebrate the DVD launch of Secret Diary of a Call Girl - Season 2, polled over 2,000 guys.As part of the candid survey investigating the secret sex lives of Brits, jus... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/sex+secrets-202.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/sex+secrets-202.html Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:04:15 +0000 Relationships How many of you realise that stress is totally linked to how much sex you may or may not be having. Tayo Irvine Hendrix explains that when you have had a particularly stressful week at work the best thing to do to get off to a good weekend is to ring your partner tell them to meet you at home and have a long loving sex session.For while stress can ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex+and+the+city-201.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Sex+and+the+city-201.html Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:21:00 +0000 Relationships Orgasms could be the key to success as one expert claims that women who orgasm regularly are healthier, can think more clearly and are more likely to be successful at work.The UK's first Orgasm Coach Dr Lisa Turner says: "Orgasms are the ultimate luxury, although many women see them as totally unnecessary."Reports claim that as many as 50% of women... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Orgasm-200.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/Orgasm-200.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:43:54 +0000 Relationships It's bad news for British men today as 50% of the nation's women believe that the British male physique and masculinity has deteriorated since our father's days and 89% are searching for more charisma and strength in their choice of mate.A nationwide study by MBT revealed that whilst, unsurprisingly, the British beer belly was chosen as the biggest... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/British+Men-199.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/relationships/British+Men-199.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:02:21 +0000 Relationships