All Sex & relationships articles
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OpinionVogue says it’s now embarrassing to have a boyfriend, this is my response as a Christian woman.
Alex Noel reflects on the viral Vogue article by Chanté Joseph that asks, “Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now?” In exploring the cultural shift it reveals, Noel considers what this moment might mean for Christian women — and for a Church that often centres life around marriage.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I have met a guy online, is he the real deal?!
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 know if the man she has met online is the real deal.
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OpinionAs an older Christian woman, this is what I would say to Raye’s cry ‘Where’s my husband?’
Writer Marcia Dixon reflects on Raye’s hit single, using it as a springboard to discuss how older women of faith can mentor younger ones in love, confidence, and godly living.
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OpinionCan cuffing season help single Christian women?
Hattie Webb reflects on the pull of “cuffing season” — that autumn urge to find someone to snuggle up with. But she challenges Christian women to look beyond temporary comfort, reminding us that true fulfilment and love are found in Jesus, not in seasonal relationships.
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OpinionDo ‘Swag Gaps’ matter in Christian dating?
Becky Hunter Kelm considers whether differences in fashion and appearance, or ‘swag gaps,’ influence Christian relationships and how love transcends style.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: “I struggle with sexual temptation — how do I resist without just feeling guilty all the time?”
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 someone struggling with sexual temptation.
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OpinionAs a self-sufficient, successful Christian woman, am I too eligible to date?
Sophie Sanders reflects on her journey of being labeled “intimidating” and “too eligible” in the dating world. Through prayer and Scripture, she’s learning that God’s plan for love isn’t limited by checklists or cultural expectations.
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ArticleMy thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same-sex attracted
Dr Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose eleven-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality
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Opinion‘As a Christian woman, this is how I have learnt to navigate conflicts in platonic relationships.’
Writer Joy Roxborough reflects on the roots of conflict and offers faith-based strategies for navigating relationships. Through scripture and personal insight, she shares ways to approach discord with grace and perspective.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I get over being jealous of my married friends?
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 is angry about being single.
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Opinion'I re-discovered hope in God after domestic abuse and now I want to help other women to do the same'
Writer Sally Hope shares her journey of rediscovering faith after escaping years of domestic abuse, finding in God a hope that no human being could provide. Now, through her Always Hopeful programme and her new book No Visible Scars, she seeks to walk alongside other women on the path to healing and renewed trust in God’s love.
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OpinionRaye’s new single is the cry of many Christian women: ‘Where is my husband?’
Perry May Britton shares her journey of praying for a husband and the lessons she learned about hope, timing, and trust in God. Her story offers encouragement to anyone waiting on the Lord.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS As a menopausal woman, did God plan for us to no longer be that interested in sex, or is it something I can change?
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 with questions about libido in menopause.
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OpinionWhat one gentle Bumble date taught me about the kindness of God
In a culture where people often find internet dating traumatic, Lucy Macdonald’s date reflected the quiet, patient love of 1 Corinthians 13, reminding her that God’s kindness often shows up in the simplest moments.
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OpinionGREAT EXPECTATIONS: I want to leave my husband
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 who has met another man and is tempted to leave her husband.
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OpinionHoping to meet someone this Autumn? Here are new and noteworthy Christian dating apps
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores why autumn is the perfect time for fresh starts - she lists the best Christian dating apps and meetups of 2025 to help you connect with someone who shares your faith.
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Opinion‘I’m Christian, single and frightened. Don’t judge me’
Sophie Sanders explores the raw fears and quiet faith of living as a single Christian in a culture obsessed with coupling up. With honesty and hope, she reflects on unmet expectations, God’s providence, and why singleness is not a second-class calling.
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OpinionHow God saved my sister from a narcissist
After two years of prayer, our Woman Alive contributor witnessed God’s faithfulness in rescuing her sister from the grip of an abusive relationship.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: What does the Bible say about asexuality?
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 panel answer a woman who is questioning her lack of sex drive.
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OpinionCould the pursuit of pleasure be destroying your marriage?
Salomé Criddle says we live in a world obsessed with sexual pleasure and here, she considers the impact on marriage, encouraging married couples to rediscover a biblical vision of intimacy that values friendship, faithfulness, and purpose over fleeting passion.
