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Sex File: My insomnia is interfering with my late-night sex life

Neither of us really enjoys morning sex, so what can I do to feel more relaxed again?

I thought things would be different

Sex File: We're just married but my libido is gone — what does this mean?

Young couple sleeping back to back in their bed

Sex File: Trying for a baby is starting to feel like a chore

Tired young woman standing at kitchen room

Life Hack: TikTok tips I use when tidying my home

Affectionate couple talking in a bed during morning time.

Sex File: Will moving in together ruin our connection in bed?

Although you are most concerned about changes in the frequency of sex, you might be better off looking ahead to the impact that living together could have on your relationship more broadly

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Sex File: Why are things so hot in bed since I found out he was sexting another woman?

Sex File: Why are things so hot in bed since I found out he was sexting another woman?

There is nothing like getting caught cheating to make someone realise how much they have to lose if they blow their marriage up.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Worker manually tightening hang screw

Life Hack: Four ways to help remove a stripped screw

Have you ever tried to remove an old screw only to have your screwdriver slip and slide on the surface instead of slotting in and twisting?

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Above view of couple resting back to back in bed.

Sex File: The hot weather has ruined our sex life

We've both been too hot and bothered in bed to be intimate, and then short-tempered from lack of sleep

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Lou Robbie shares her top tips for packing the perfect lunchbox

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Drosophila suzukii, commonly called the spotted wing drosophila, cherry drosophila or SWD. It is a fruit fly, a serious pest of

Life Hack: Why are there so many fruit flies in my home, and how can I get rid of them?

You only need two ingredients to get rid of a fruit fly infestation

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Nobody is kissing like you

Sex File: How do I tell him that I'm not a fan of getting it on in the shower?

Shower sex is, as you say, overrated, awkward and uncomfortable, but many women don't confront that elephant in the wet room directly

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Life Hack: How to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse — and why Munster will have the best view

Life Hack: How to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse — and why Munster will have the best view

Cork is Ireland’s best-positioned major city for the eclipse

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Senior friends enjoying coffee and laughing at outdoor cafe

Sex File: Why aren't we having as much sex as our 'holiday friends'?

We thought everyone was happy with one a week (or so), but are we getting it wrong?

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Young couple sitting on lounge chairs and relaxing on the beach while enjoying view of setting sun reflecting on calm sea water

Sex File: Will holiday sex be a let-down?

Will my girlfriend expect sex more often while we're on our first holiday together?

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Daily home work routine. Charming beautiful nice stylish brunette girl doing everyday house work, householding, changing fresh c

Life Hack: Three household chores to do before you head on holiday

Taking time to tidy before you go on holiday will pay dividends on your return home

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Barbecue grill with fire on open air

Life Hacks: How to ensure your barbecue doesn't spark a wildfire

Summer 2026 feels like unprecedented levels of barbecue planning and road trips. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when cooking outdoors and driving your car

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Koh Wai Island Thailand tropical Island near Koh Chang, couple of men and woman on the beach

Sex File: My sober summer is affecting our sex life

How can my husband and I recapture some of our past - slightly wild - passion?

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Clean clothes hanging on washing line against sky. Drying laundry

Life Hack: Two of my go-to laundry tips to make the most of this great drying weather

Want to delegate stain removal to the sunshine? Read on...

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Young woman struggling with mental breakdown.

Sex File: My boyfriend prefers a run to staying in bed with me

There is strong scientific evidence to support the relationship between intensive exercise and decreased libido

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Funny man with beach ring and megaphone makes announcement about summer holiday sale

Can I wear shorts to the office or play music on the beach? 47 summer etiquette rules

When is it OK to go shirtless? What time can you start drinking on holiday? And can you ask a stranger to apply your sunscreen? Experts explain the behaviour that’s hot this summer – and what’s really, really not

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Depression, relax and woman in bed in home with loneliness, sadness or mental health. Anxiety, insomnia and female person restin

Sex File: I still fantasise about my ex

I keep thinking about a past relationship, is this something I should act on?

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Bored blond woman with luggage, leaning elbow on bags, sit in waiting room at airport due to Covid travel restriction

Life Hack: How to deal with travel fatigue — and how to tell it apart from jet lag

Is that relaxing getaway actually making you exhausted? Here's what you need to know

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) with a caterpillar, Hertfordshire, England

Life Hack: How to care for birds during the summer when we've been told to stop feeding them

BirdWatch Ireland recently advised people to stop feeding birds over the summer to limit the spread of the disease trichomoniasis. Here's what you need to know

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Worried man sitting on bed with sleeping woman

Sex File: My wife’s weight loss makes me self-conscious in bed

When one partner in a marriage loses weight, it always has implications for the other

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Back view of woman in black panties holding her bra while man is lying on bed

Sex File: I'm hooked on make-up sex with my boyfriend

The issue is that having sex at other times now feels quite bland in comparison

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Couple in a hot tub

Life Hack: Own a hot tub? Here’s how to keep it clean

For anyone who splurged on a hot tub for their home, it’s very important to maintain its hygiene and prevent potentially deadly diseases from thriving

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Girl helping mother cleaning dishes in the kitchen

Life Hack: How often should you wash your kitchen tea towel?

Are you accidentally spreading harmful bacteria all over your kitchen?

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Unhappy man with woman in the background

Sex File: My wife wants more sex than I do

I have tried explaining I still find her attractive and don’t want her to feel rejected, but I think that is what’s happening

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Handmade wowen waffle linen cotton napkins and fabric

Life Hack: How to wash and care for your linen clothing

If you’re considering bringing some linen into your wardrobe this summer, here’s what you need to know about caring for it

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

EU referendum

Exit strategy: 10 years on, how Brexit changed our lives forever

Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Jonathan deBurca Butler talks to people who were living in the UK at the time but who ended up coming to live in Ireland in the wake of the vote

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

I don't want to get up from the bed!

Sex File: I'm worried about having sex for the first time after divorce

My new partner is keen to get intimate but I'm embarrassed to say I actually haven't had sex in four years and beneath the excitement I'm completely lacking in confidence

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Baby and Mother Strapping in Carseat

Life Hack: What you need to know about car safety when driving with children

How to make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible for kids

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Warning sign for ticks along countryside path during tick season

Life Hack: How to remove a tick and what you need to know about Lyme disease

In Ireland, about 100 people will have a positive blood test for Lyme disease each year, writes Denise O'Donoghue

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Sad woman on the bed with husband in background

Sex File: Why won't my husband experiment in bed?

He's happy with the sex we've always had and I'm getting increasingly frustrated

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Man in bed with mature woman thinking

Sex File: Is pornography ruining our connection in bed?

Using porn as a stimulus is effective to some degree but over a sustained period it's not particularly enjoyable

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Open empty suitcase on floor indoors, top view. Space for text

Life Hack: Holiday packing? How to get the most out of your suitcase lining

Denise O'Donoghue shares some handy tips for making the most of that inner suitcase lining

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Stack of clothes empty copy space.

Life Hack: What clothes are okay to hang up and what should never be folded?

The way you store some items can have an impact on their quality and longevity

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Couple's feet close-up.

Sex File: Why does my new partner take so long?

Although your partner doesn't seem to be bothered about it, delayed ejaculation is clearly having a negative effect on your experience, so it needs to be addressed before it takes the joy out of sex altogether

Mon, 18 May, 2026

House Keys - Concept Home

‘Who wants to have a baby in their parents’ spare room?’ We waited 13 years to own a home

After finally moving into a home with her husband at 32, Jennie Rose Molloy tells Jenny McEntegart about the years of sacrifice required for young people in the housing crisis

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Cute couple cuddling in bed

Sex File: How can we have a good time in bed with adult children at home?

You and your partner have a right to autonomy but you are also right to avoid exposing your grown-up children to the full force of your sexual passion

Mon, 11 May, 2026

man touching a flat tire on the roadside

Life Hack: What to do if you have a punctured tyre and how to change it

There are a few things you should consider before attempting to change that tyre

Sat, 09 May, 2026

close-up photo of a female hands holding a pink invitation envelope with a wax seal, a gift certificate, a card, a wedding invit

I can't afford to go to a wedding — how can I decline an invitation without causing drama?

The accommodation, the gift, the time off work, childcare, travel... a wedding day can be expensive for guests. Isn't it time we allowed people to gracefully decline them

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Man and woman couple holding hands on a romantic

The changing face of Irish weddings: What are spiritual and humanist weddings?

As civil ceremonies outnumber Roman Catholic ones for the first time, Deirdre McArdle explores the variety of ways couples can now tie the knot

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Upset woman thinking about relationship problems and lover indifference

Sex File: Work stress means my partner is never in the mood

Rather than taking it personally, you need to acknowledge your partner's stress. Think about it as a temporary unwelcome house guest and shift your focus from your individual lack of confidence to your combined need for respite from stress

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Jet washing or pressure washing patio, before and after cleaning

Life Hack: Three home and garden jobs to tackle now

From weeding to patio cleaning, here are the jobs to tackle now

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Having no future in this relationship stock photo

Sex File: Why doesn't he want to have sex as much as I do?

My wonderful new man has all the qualities my ex lacked — except his libido is much lower than mine. Should I move on?

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Young beauty woman checking her skin at mirror in the morning

Life Hack: How to self-check for signs of skin cancer

Don't think those grey clouds are protecting you. Denise O'Donoghue shares advice on what you need to know about sun cancer risks in Ireland

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Thoughtful sad man woman in bed feeling feeling despair after quarrel at home.

Sex File: My wife's racy past is haunting me

Her friend let slip about a colourful period in their early 20s and I can't get past it

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Closeup of a hand checking his Google apps, Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube

Life Hack: Embarrassed by your email? Now you can change it

A new tool from Google means Gmail users can now change their email address in a few clicks, says Denise O'Donoghue

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Anxious girl cannot sleep near her husband in bedroom

Sex File: Should I explore my lesbian fantasies?

I can't stop fantasising about women when I have sex with my husband and keep wondering if I missed out on exploring my sexuality

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

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