All Sex & relationships articles
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OpinionShould Christian women marry for chemistry—or character?
The viral “6/10” dating debate is forcing many to ask what really matters in choosing a life partner. For Christians, the answer may be more challenging—and more countercultural—than it first appears.
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OpinionREAL TALK: I want more sex, why doesn’t my husband?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionChristian dating: Am I good enough?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating, sparked by a viral question about why commitment can feel so elusive. Drawing on personal experience, cultural observations, and faith, she explores what it means to trust God’s timing when relationships don’t unfold as we hope.
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OpinionREAL TALK: How do I keep my teenager safe from older men?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionFriendship, Romance and the “Relationship Recession”
Writer Sophie Sanders explores the growing conversation around what some are calling a “relationship recession,” as Gen Z increasingly prioritises friendship over romance. While celebrating the deep value of platonic relationships, she asks whether society risks losing something vital if marriage and romantic commitment quietly fade from the centre of our cultural story.
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OpinionREAL TALK: What are Christian views around foreplay with a partner before marriage?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionIs the idea of ‘soulmates’ biblical?
Drawing on culture, psychology, and scripture, Rebecca Hunter Kelm challenges romantic myths, pointing us toward a more biblical vision of love, commitment, and marriage.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why did God give men a higher sex drive than women?
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, the Woman Alive team responds to a woman who is frustrated by the gap she and her husband experience in the desire for sex.
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OpinionGreat Sexpectations: How do I become a Christian?
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, the Woman Alive team responds to someone looking for God.
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OpinionA message of hope for those who are single but would prefer not to be this Valentine’s Day
Writer and presenter of Christian dating show Third Wheel Dates, Lauren Windle, knows that this ‘season of love’ can feel heavy for those longing for a relationship but there is always hope in Jesus.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS I am a single mum, and feel side-lined at church
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, the Woman Alive team answer a mother who is looking for more support from her church.
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Opinion‘Divorce dust’ - why glitter is becoming a faith-friendly dating filter
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm says glitter sprays are making a comeback — but not for the reason you think. Once a nostalgic clubbing staple, body glitter has been rebranded as a bold symbol of sisterhood, boundary-setting, and a clever deterrent for married men who shouldn’t be straying.
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ArticleIs attraction spiritual or scientific?
As Christian women, we recognise our superior makeup from our creator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t struggle to figure out how it all works! With help from Dr Becky Howie, a Christian GP, this section is a space to have some health – and specifically women’s health – demystified so that we can better understand and appreciate the bodies we inhabit.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I am happy and childless - how do I manage the sadness of others at my lack of children?
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, the Woman Alive team answers a woman who finds others reactions to her childlessness difficult.
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OpinionEstranged but faithful: What the Bible says about difficult parent–child relationships
Writer Maxine Harrison reflects on Brooklyn Beckham’s recent Instagram statement revealing his estrangement from parents Victoria and David Beckham, and his claim that fame was prioritised over family. Using the moment as a starting point, she explores what the Bible teaches about forgiveness, boundaries, and faith-filled wisdom when navigating painful or unconventional relationships with parents.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I am about to get married, what are top tips for making my marriage last?
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, the Woman Alive team answer a woman who wants to make sure her marriage lasts.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My partner is suffering from depression and anxiety, and I feel helpless
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, the Woman Alive team answer a married woman whose husband is suffering from depression and anxiety.
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OpinionWhy spending Christmas alone this year is the healthiest thing I can do for my faith
Writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her decision to spend the holidays by herself for the first time. Drawing on her experience as a Black eldest daughter raised in a traditional African Christian household, she explores how choosing rest over expectation has become an act of spiritual preservation.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How can I help my family understand the true meaning of Christmas?
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, the Woman Alive team answer a woman who wants to share her faith with her family.
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OpinionWhen the enemy sends a counterfeit husband
Kate Orson explores the painful reality that even sincere, God-seeking Christians can find themselves deceived in relationships that appear spiritually promising.
