By Anna Fothergill2024-09-05T08:00:00
Anna Fothergill considers the rising trend of the so-called ethical non-monogamy, and says, ’the shift away from Judeo-Christian values and subsequent breakdown in sexual ethics has now landed the average singleton in the position of forming an opinion on this topic.’
It had all been going so well. It is so rare nowadays to meet someone in real life with whom you have a genuine connection. But that night at some fun downtown bar, I was experiencing the delightful flutter of excitement chatting to the unquestionably cute (and supposed Christian!) Patrick*. The banter was off the charts, he had many well-thought-out opinions and just as I was certain this was the start of something noteworthy, he confessed. “Just so you know, before this goes any further, I am actually in a polyamorous open relationship.”
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2025-06-05T05:28:00Z By Lucy Macdonald
‘Maybe I’m a romantic (okay, I definitely am), but something in me longs for the clarity we read about in old novels—not just the dresses and dances, but the dignity. I believe I am not the only member of Generation Z with these sentiments,’ says Lucy Macdonald.
2025-06-02T05:42:00Z By Dr Becky Howie
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Dr Becky Howie answers someone considering egg freezing.
2025-05-19T06:20:00Z By Dr Kathrine McAleese
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Dr Kathrine McAleese answers someone who wants to know if visiting new churches is an acceptable way to find a husband.
2025-06-13T10:27:00Z By Michelle Tant
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits.
2025-06-13T06:25:00Z By Ruth Leigh
‘These days, as a full time author, speaker, Christian freelance writer and editor, that super power comes in really handy. I have reviewed and critiqued many Christian books and to be able to do the job thoroughly, but quickly, is a gift,’ says Ruth Leigh.
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‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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