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One of the first things you do after work or a night out with friends is probably sit straight on your bed, fully clothed. Photo / Getty Images

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Public transport: How much dirt are you taking home with you?

20 May, 2019 7:21am
3 minutes to read

Think about how many people sit on each seat on a bus or train each day. Fifty? 100?

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The Sex Files: Can sex be considered exercise?

15 May, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Does sex really burn calories? Lee Suckling investigates.

Abandoning social media has helped in my quest to understand which voices I should listen to, writes Lee Suckling. Image / Getty Images

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The benefit of being less connected to people

13 May, 2019 9:27am
5 minutes to read

Lee Suckling shares a 'genius little nugget' about all voices being considered equal.

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Lee Suckling: Understanding voyeurism at its most sinister

8 May, 2019 8:08am
5 minutes to read

Lee Suckling discusses a voyeuristic "phenomenon" he's been a victim of - twice.

If you have had a few too many over the warmer months, winter could be a great opportunity to reset. Photo / Getty Images

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Why winter is the perfect time to stop getting drunk

6 May, 2019 8:35am
4 minutes to read

Reset your body and mind during the colder months, says Lee Suckling.

Generally men don't need to carry around a notebook for coverage, but it still happens. Photo / Getty Images

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The puberty hangover that still catches men out

1 May, 2019 7:24am
3 minutes to read

Generally men don't need to carry around a notebook for coverage, but it still happens.

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Lee Suckling: 15 lessons from my Instagram experiment

29 Apr, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

After a year gaining thousands of followers, Lee Suckling deleted his account.

When I married into the Army, I made my bed, and I have to lie in it. Which is exactly what I'll be doing until 10am tomorrow. Photo / Getty Images

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Anzac Day: The people who should sleep in tomorrow

24 Apr, 2019 7:16am
4 minutes to read

Husband to an army officer, Lee Suckling reveals the reality of being married to military.

Ever felt obliged to sleep with someone because they fronted the bill? Photo / Getty Images

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Have you been 'paid' for sex without realising?

22 Apr, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Have you ever felt obliged to sleep with someone after they've paid for you on a date?

In Australasia, the UK, and Europe, the rhetoric around circumcision veers closer to the

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Lee Suckling: Whose decision is circumcision?

17 Apr, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Once deemed a necessary health procedure, Lee Suckling explains today's views.

What really constitutes sleeping with someone else? Photo / Getty Images

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Reconsidering what constitutes 'having sex'

8 Apr, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling answers the question many people ponder when they begin seeing somebody new.

Exclusively stating the race you are sexually attracted to can be a form of racism, writes Lee Suckling. Photo / Getty Images

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Tinder, Grindr and the racism in 'sexual preference'

3 Apr, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

In the Tinder and Grindr age, daters have taken "preference" to a whole new level.

If I see you on the street in heels – particularly classic stilettos – forgive me if I applaud. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Diary of a man in heels

1 Apr, 2019 9:05am
5 minutes to read

Lee Suckling dons a pair of red high heels for the day. And learns a valuable lesson.

Instead of making time for sex with our spouses, are we using Netflix as an alternate reality to distract ourselves from our

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Does it matter if you choose Netflix over sex?

27 Mar, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling on what it really means if you'd prefer another episode of Riverdale tonight.

Should the results of a DNA test change anything about you? Photo / Getty Images

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Why my DNA test left me shocked

25 Mar, 2019 8:13am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling's Christmas gift has left him questioning what he really knows about himself.

While Botox has traditionally been used to fight ageing, this millennial cohort aren't trying to look like teenagers. Photo / Getty Images

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Why are millennials filling their faces with plastic?

18 Mar, 2019 8:21am
4 minutes to read

It's common to see young influencers posting about Botox. Lee Suckling finds out why.

Tattoos are so normalised now that people jump into them without enough thought. Getting inked is so

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Kiwi ink: Are we a nation of bad tattoos?

13 Mar, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

You can't go to a gym, a bar, or a beach in New Zealand without seeing a deluge of ink.

In the modern age of internet dating, nude selfies have become a modern courting device. Photo / Getty Images

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The Sex Files: Why do people take nude selfies?

6 Mar, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

We know people take them, but we never admit to taking our own. So why do we do it?

Wanting to save money, but also buy a home? Why not go small? Photo / Getty Images

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How to make the most of living in a small house

4 Mar, 2019 9:22am
4 minutes to read

Thinking of buying, but want to save cash long term? Why not go small?

What package couples represent is a loss of independence by two people. Photo / Getty Images

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Have you become part of a 'package couple'?

27 Feb, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

When was the last time you had a night out, without your partner?

You may be the type who likes to use their words in the bedroom. But certain phrases must be avoided if you want to continue a healthy sexual relationship. Photo / Getty Images

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Ten things you should never say during sex

20 Feb, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Think during sex is the right time to say "I love you"? Think again.

Aziz Al-Sa'afin was attacked in a homophobic hate crime on Auckland's Karangahape Rd. Photo / Newshub

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Homophobic attack on K'Rd: Sickening, not surprising

12 Feb, 2019 1:50pm
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling: Sickened but not surprised by Kiwi reporter bashed in hate crime.

Buying sushi and muffins become so much more convenient than making a salad at home before work. But they'll hurt your health and your wallet. Photo / Getty Images

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How to boost your health while spending less

11 Feb, 2019 8:04am
4 minutes to read

Have your health-based resolutions taken a slide since January?

There's a chance you'll bump into somebody you've had anonymous sex with at a later date. It's New Zealand after all – we're still one big little town, really. Photo / Getty Images

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The unspoken rules of anonymous sex in New Zealand

6 Feb, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

The Sex Files: Anonymous sex is easier than ever. Lee Suckling outlines the rules.

Many households don't tell their kids anything about incoming and outgoing finances, yet it's a private pressure that quietly simmers amongst most Kiwi families. Photo / Getty Images

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How to teach your teenager about money

4 Feb, 2019 8:11am
4 minutes to read

As Kiwi teenagers go back to the classroom, consider what they won't learn in school.

The reality is, for the person on the other end of the smartphone, conversing with you might just be fun and games, or something to pass the time because they're lonely or isolated. Photo / Getty Images

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Are your Instagram habits ruining your sex life?

30 Jan, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

It's not just Instagram's effect on how you feel about your body, writes Lee Suckling.

Festival season is upon us and it's important to be prepared. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Are music festivals unsafe?

28 Jan, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

The Laneway Festival hits Auckland today, here's how to keep your wits about you.

Not only are people less tired during the summertime, they also generally eat healthier, do more exercise, and are more sociable. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Why people have more sex in summer

23 Jan, 2019 8:10am
3 minutes to read

The Sex Files: Your sex drive does actually increase during the summer months. Here's why.

Struggling to save? These tips might help. Photo / Getty Images

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How to recover from your holiday finances hangover

21 Jan, 2019 7:31am
4 minutes to read

The holiday season is done and dusted. Now it's time for the financial hangover.

Physically being in a new place helps you escape wherever you came from, which can be good for intimacy and creating a sexual spark. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Why sex in hotels is better

16 Jan, 2019 8:29am
3 minutes to read

The Sex Files: Lee Suckling delves into the world of sex in hotel rooms.

If this is an all too familiar sight, then read on. Photo / Getty Images

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Why fashion is so hard for men in this heat

14 Jan, 2019 8:31am
4 minutes to read

From pooling underarm liquid, lower back sweat and the dreaded dripping brow.

Lee Suckling explains why you should create sex goals for 2019. Photo / Getty Images

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The most important goal to set with your partner this year

9 Jan, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

You've heard of #RelationshipGoals. Now it's time for #SexGoals.

How to maintain your penchant for beauty buys and still keep some cash in your piggy bank. Photo / Getty Images

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Six tricks to save money on beauty products

7 Jan, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Do you find yourself spending all your extra cash on moisturisers and makeup?

Buying sex toys feels dirty because we have been taught to think they're for the sad and lonely. Photo / Getty Images

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Why does buying sex toys seem so gross?

4 Jan, 2019 7:55am
4 minutes to read

If you've ever bought one, odds are you felt ashamed about it. Lee Suckling explains why.

This particular shade of pink is so last year. Photo / Getty Images

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Ten trends you'll probably get sucked into this year

1 Jan, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

From food to fashion to phones and baby names, here's what you'll be coveting in 2019.

If sex is on the festive cards tonight, here's how to better prepare yourself after all that feasting. Photo / Getty Images

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How to get in the mood when you're full of Christmas food

25 Dec, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Advice for sex at Christmas is "don't over eat". What if you're already past that point?

Hospitality (and probably a lot of stressful preparation) is being bestowed on us. How do we repay our hosts? You must sing for your supper, that's how. Photo / Getty Images

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How to be the perfect guest this Christmas

24 Dec, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

When you're somebody else's guest you'll find favour in following these rules.

Men in particular are scared of STI tests. Lee Suckling says we need to stop being so hush hush about them. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: How I felt about my first STI

19 Dec, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

The Sex Files: Lee Suckling shares his experience with dealing with an STI.

Each tiny Christmas mince pie you munch on is up to 300 calories apiece. Photo / Getty Images

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How much weight will you gain over Christmas?

17 Dec, 2018 7:19am
4 minutes to read

Each tiny Christmas mince pie you munch on is up to 300 calories apiece.

I believe that porn is helpful in understanding what you like and don't like: it can be like dipping your toe in the water with sexual ideas you're thinking about trying. Photo / Getty Images

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Porn: The pros and cons you need to know about

12 Dec, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Lee Suckling says porn can be good and bad. He shares what you need to know.

New Zealanders are fixated on high-quality meat, and that's a bad thing when it comes to your wallet. Photo / Getty Images

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How to save money on meat - without eating less

10 Dec, 2018 7:22am
4 minutes to read

Though it wouldn't hurt, you don't have to become a weekday vegetarian to save on meat.

One thing that was always left out in my high school English classes is just how progressive and explicit Shakespeare was with innuendos about sex. Image / Getty Images

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Shakespeare, sex and what your English teacher didn't tell you

5 Dec, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling explores the surprisingly woke sexual references in the work of Shakespeare.

The idea that every person needs a toned and tanned bod for what we're told is bikini season is pervasive, writes Lee Suckling. Photo / Getty Images

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The Kiwi truth about having a 'summer-ready' body

3 Dec, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

What do you see every summer at your average Kiwi beach?

There's also an odd belief out there that masturbating is somehow cheating on your partner. Photo / Getty Images

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The Sex Files: Common self-pleasure myths debunked

28 Nov, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling explains why the act won't make you blind, and certainly won't make you gay.

Keen to decorate on a budget? Then read on. Photo / Getty Images

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The best Christmas decorations on a budget

26 Nov, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Need Christmas decorating tips on a budget? Keep reading.

Without the use of hook-up apps it can sometimes be hard to find someone to have fun with. Photo / Getty Images

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How to meet people for casual sex - without an app

21 Nov, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

People make connections in real life and sometimes end up going home together. But how?

When couples don't cuddle, and don't get any joy feeling their skin up against one another anymore - I wonder if their last shred of intimacy has been torn off? Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Why your partner doesn't want to cuddle

14 Nov, 2018 7:25am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling on the science behind cuddling and why some people have negative reactions.

Here's how to take your dollar even further this week. Photo / Getty Images

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How to save at the supermarket and brace for Christmas

12 Nov, 2018 7:21am
3 minutes to read

From the cheapest veg to how to save for Christmas and wedding seasons.

Did you know nipples are as unique as fingerprints? Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: What you don't know about nipples

7 Nov, 2018 7:06am
4 minutes to read

Everybody has them, but there's a lot we don't know about them. Lee Suckling explains.

The 5th of November might just be New Zealand's most polluted night of the year. Photo / Bush Telegraph

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Lee Suckling: The issue with fireworks nobody talks about

5 Nov, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

What goes up must come down, writes Lee Suckling.

Having sex with your ex can lead to serious confusion and heartache. Photo / Getty Images

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Is it wrong to have sex with your ex?

30 Oct, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Lee Suckling explains why keeping exes in the ex-basket helps avoid emotional disaster.

Looking to save some money? These tips could help. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: Five ways to save money this week

29 Oct, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Stuck for ideas on how to cut costs at home? Here are five ways you can save this week.

Space permitting, having two bedside tables makes your bedroom look inviting to a potential partner. Photo / Getty Images

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Is your bedroom decor killing your sex life?

17 Oct, 2018 11:31am
4 minutes to read

Interior designer and sex columnist Lee Suckling on how to get your room in the mood.

Constantly losing followers? There might be a good reason why. Photo / Getty Images

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The real reason you're losing Instagram followers

15 Oct, 2018 9:29am
4 minutes to read

Constantly noticing your follower count going down? This might be why.

Opposite-sex friendships can assist us in navigating all these feelings without the usual pretences of romantic relationships. Photo / Getty Images

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Why friends of the opposite sex are crucial

12 Oct, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Don't have mates of a different gender? Here's why you need some.

The makeup section of any department store makes me feel very uneasy. Photo / Stock Image, Getty Images

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A Kiwi man walks into a Mecca Maxima ...

10 Oct, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Makeup is scary for many men. Lee Suckling shares his first experience shopping for it.

Lee Suckling's top tips for being a penny pincher without missing out on the things you enjoy. Photo / Getty Images

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Practical ways to cut daily spending as NZ living costs rise

2 Oct, 2018 8:11am
4 minutes to read

When everything feels like it's going up in price, here's where you can 'trim the fat'.

What is it about seven years with another person that lights this fire - the move from only being able to think about each other, to the want to touch (or be touched) by someone else? Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: The truth about the seven-year itch

26 Sep, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

And how to beat it if you think you've hit this stage in your marriage.

What is needed is actually a buffer between the raw and the processed states of your experience. Photo / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: The key to handling raw emotions

25 Sep, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Lee Suckling shares his top tip for getting through life's toughest moments.

Sexts can, and may, still be used against you. Maybe by a disgruntled ex-lover, or by a hacker, or by someone you sexted while drunk by accident. Photo / Getty Images

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The 'text' messages you should never send

19 Sep, 2018 8:23am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Lee Suckling on why there's no such thing as safe sexting.

Gaining constructive criticism, however uncomfortable it will make you, is one of the most valuable aspects here. Image / Getty Images

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Lee Suckling: The secret to a good break-up

18 Sep, 2018 7:26am
5 minutes to read

You've done it when leaving a job. Here's why it works for ending relationships too.

Lee Suckling was always focussing on more, more, more. Then he stopped. Photo / Getty Images

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What you're forgetting about finding happiness

11 Sep, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Ask most people if they're happy, they'll say yes. Lee Suckling asks what you're missing.