All Sex & relationships articles
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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.
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OpinionWoman ‘marries’ AI persona created on ChatGPT: seeking Christlike love in a tech-driven world
Ann Louise Graham invites us to reckon with how emerging technologies are reshaping our most intimate longings. Her reflections set the stage for a deeper look at what real, reciprocal love requires, and why that matters now more than ever.
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OpinionFriendship by God’s design: finding and becoming faithful companions
Mary Aliga reflects on the gift of God-given friendship, urging us to “ask the Lord to give friends from his hand and offer your hand to the friends he gives.” Her words inspire us to seek and nurture faith-filled relationships that shape and strengthen us.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I not fall out with my family this 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 is overwelmed by the cost of Christmas presents for her family.
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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.
