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Sex & Relationships

Sanna Marin seated in a black leather chair in a bright room with a large window and plant.
INTERVIEW
CHARLOTTE IVERS
‘I’m succeeding better now’: what Finland’s partying prime minister did next

Sanna Marin was the 34-year-old leader who went to festivals and wore leather jackets. She talks about the toll the job took on her and her family

MOLLY GUNN
There’s a public script to every split — even if you’re not a star

In her column Molly Gunn explores life, love and motherhood after separation

MOLLY GUNN
There’s a public script to every split — even if you’re not a star

In her column Molly Gunn explores life, love and motherhood after separation

‘Dating married men suits me. I want a lover, not a commitment’

As Lily Allen’s new album exposes her husband’s infidelity, everyone’s talking about ‘Madelines’. Here, seven of them tell their stories

‘Dating married men suits me. I want a lover, not a commitment’
Illustration of Suzi with speech bubbles.
SEX COUNSEL
My husband feels more like a housemate

The Times’s sex columnist Suzi Godson gives her advice

Illustration of Suzi with speech bubbles.
SEX COUNSEL
My husband feels more like a housemate

The Times’s sex columnist Suzi Godson gives her advice

Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’

The singer exacted revenge on her new album. One mother wishes she could have been able to do so too

Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’

The singer exacted revenge on her new album. One mother wishes she could have been able to do so too

Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Lily Allen attends the Lily Allen x Perfect limited edition mini-zine signing.
Like Lily Allen, I discovered my husband had a secret ‘Madeline’
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Katy Perry in a red dress and Justin Trudeau in a black suit, holding hands, celebrating Perry's 41st birthday in Paris.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go public in Paris
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
DOLLY ALDERTON
Dear Dolly: ‘Ozempic culture is making me question how I feel about my body’
Health & Fitness
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
Two women in hairnets and towels sit under large hair dryers, looking at each other against a blue background.
FIRST PERSON
No time to catch up? Get your hair cut with your friend
Beauty
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
A person's hands performing a ritualistic act with smoking incense and candles on a desk with a computer monitor displaying what appears to be a witchcraft-related article.
Would you pay an Etsy witch to help you find love?
a man with his arms crossed is wearing a grey shirt
Matt RuddSo women want a have-a-go hero? I’d rather save face
a man with his arms crossed is wearing a grey shirt
Matt RuddIt’s time for a midlife adventure. Or I could just go to the pub
Headshot of Phoebe Luckhurst.
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