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Couple became father and son, now can't marry
Before gay marriage was legalised, a couple became father and son to legitimize their union. Now they are struggling to undo their family ties in order to marry.

Why you're never too old for passion
Research proves older people are still likely to feel the spark of attraction.

Peace in morning, couple's warning
Worrying news for anyone whose marriage seems a conflict-free zone: a lack of shouting matches doesn't mean all is smooth sailing, it could actually be a sign you're drifting apart.

'Wolf-whistling reduces rape' - Picasso's lover
Francoise Gilot expresses controversial views in her new book: 'About Women: Conversations Between a Writer and a Painter'.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Invite half a couple? Expect half a present
Here is something to look forward to as those wedding invitations start arriving, where your husband is invited but you are not, Heather writes.

The suffering caused by 'one-child'
Although they were not endorsed by the government, forced abortions and compulsory sterilisation had been a part of China's policy since the 1980s.

Why it's never too late for love
Think your chance at love is lost? There are a lot of people who would like to meet you, and who feel like you do, says Jill Goldson.

The map of appropriate touching
The "touchability index" provides colour-coded information for everyone from our nearest and dearest to extended family, casual acquaintances and complete strangers.

Explainer: what is genderqueer?
People who describe themselves as genderqueer often feel that the gender binary (boy OR girl, woman OR man) is too limiting to describe their experience of gender.

'Of course I take the rubbish out'
David Beckham taught his children manners when they were two - now he monitors them on social media.

What men really think of bright women
As a study suggests that intelligence is an attractive trait only in theory, two writers from across the gender divide disagree.

Revealed: top no-nos and why women are picky
A study of relationship deal-breakers noted that "natural selection has punished mating mistakes more harshly than it has rewarded quality mating choices".

Does your marriage need a review?
OPINION: Why a performance review could be good for your marriage.

Verity Johnson: Are you on trend? Five styles to know
You've most likely heard of activewear, but what about Ya Ya and Normcore?

1 in 3 women watch porn - survey
New figures contradict the assumption that pornography is the preserve of males.

Transgender woman's final message
Heartbreaking message posted to Facebook a plea to help fix society for trans people.

Homeless fed from cancelled wedding
After a-groom-to-be called off his wedding, the deserted bride's family decided to create something good from their disappointment.

Passion heating up in Kiwi bedrooms
As the weather heats up, so too is the passion in Kiwi bedrooms. One in four Kiwis say they have sex at least once a week, but that figure can be expected to rise with the mercury, a new survey reveals.

Fifty Shades 'fun' ends in court
James Austin claimed she hit him so hard with a bamboo cane that it snapped. But Elvira Blakemore insisted the caning was consensual.

Scams target NZ sex cheats
Ashley Madison has hit NZ and extortionists are using data from the website demand thousands of dollars not to inform cheaters' partners and families.

Men wired to choose sex over food
It is said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but a study has shown that when it comes to sex, food is the last thing on his mind.

Nephew of 'aunt from hell' opens up
"She would never do anything to hurt the family or myself and she loves us."

Why it's crucial to be YOU
For many of us, the fierce yearning to be loved for our real selves is tempered by an equally strong terror that our real self is not worth loving.

How my daughter became my son
Father says watching his daughter disappear was like a bereavement.

Church's hate letter to gay man
A church has extradited one of their members after discovering his decision to 'embrace the homosexual lifestyle'.

House hunting: New battle of the sexes
A new survey reveals the different things men and women look for when buying a home.