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Porn 'warping' teen views on sex

Teens are viewing violent and edgier pornography which is warping their views of relationships and sexual activity, sexual health experts say.

Lee Suckling: What's worse, same-sex marriage or divorce?

To the Jensens, you probably should get separated now. Your marriage is already doomed to fail because you clearly don't take your own commitment seriously enough, writes Lee Suckling.

Is a book about gay couples appropriate for kids?

"I am a grandmother and I heard a third-grade teacher in the US recently read a book focusing on homosexuality to his class. What about our rights?"

The hottest hobbies to have - poll

You might think sports and adrenaline-pumping hobbies impress, but it's much quieter pastimes that appeal the most, according to a new study.

The secret wedding pinners

Ah, weddings on Pinterest: 38 million boards brimming with white, pink and gold for all to admire.

Lads' mags, sexual violence and the need for feminist intervention

While extreme sexism is nothing new in men’s magazines, the problem is that these new style lads’ mags are on sale and open display in supermarkets.

Psychology of awkward texts

What's the most awkward text you've sent or received? We want to find the most cringey around the country.

What not to say on a first date

Each minute a couple spent together, things like height and shared hobbies became less important and the flow of their conversation became more important.

Porn stars might need goggles

A handsome delivery man arrives offering more than just a pizza. A pretty young woman opens the door. Flirtation ensues. Clothes are cast off. Then out come the goggles.

The rules around transgender

In light of the fabulous Vanity Fair cover introducing Caitlyn Jenner, we address some of the key etiquette questions around trans people.

'She was still married'

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris "developed feelings" for each other while she was still married to Ben Indra.

In praise of friendship

The world’s most admired writers and poets have long extolled its virtues. Here, Yvonne Van Dongen explains why she’d take friendship - old and new - over romance any day.

10 rules of good wedding behaviour

In light of the appalling wedding behaviour that will do the social media rounds for days to come, here are ten specific etiquette rules to attending a wedding.

Happy bonus for touring couple

A Dutch couple are two months through their nine-month tour of NZ, but not everything has gone to plan.

How to upstage the bride

Her smile says 'congratulations' but her eyes say something else. The wedding photo that went viral, for all the wrong reasons.

Sex ed classes add consent, coercion

The ministry released updated guidelines on sexuality education today, for the first time focusing on decision-making around sex and cultural differences.