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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Test whether your sex life is normal by taking a three-minute quiz
It's often seen as a taboo subject. But a new test is finally lifting the lid on our sex lives - and how they compare to one another. Experts from Psychology Today have developed a three-minute Sexual Satisfaction Test that reveals just how content you are with your sex life. 'Sexual desire and satisfaction can manifest very differently in men and women,' Psychology Today explained. 'Both men and women, however, commonly experience low desire. 'This can be resolved by addressing conflict, consistently sharing affection, communicating outside the bedroom, and making sufficient time for intimacy. 'See where you fall on this scale.' If you're disappointed with your score, panic not - the researchers have also given their top tips to 'kick it up a notch in the bedroom.' You can take the test on the on Psychology Today's website. It is free to take, and includes 20 statements, which you'll be asked if you agree or disagree with. Statements include 'I rarely feel bored during sex,' 'Foreplay is a big part of my sex life,' and 'Sex feels like a chore.' At the end of the test, you'll be given a score of 0-100, and told what it means. For comparison, the average score for the test is 63. If you scored between 0 and 18, you have 'very low sexual satisfaction', according to Psychology Today. 'Your score indicates you are low in sexual satisfaction,' it explained. 'A healthy sex life can be a passport to bonding, intimacy, pleasure, and growth with your partner. 'While sexual satisfaction may change over the span of a relationship, persistent low sexual satisfaction could indicate that your relationship is not on solid footing.' A score of 40-62 puts you 'in the middle'. 'Your score indicates you are not low or high in sexual satisfaction,' Psychology Today said. Meanwhile, if you scored between 82 and 100, you have 'very high sexual satisfaction.' 'Your score indicates you are high in sexual satisfaction,' the experts explained. 'Continue to enjoy sex, it's an important part of life!' If you're looking to spice up your sex life, the psychologists also provide three key tips. Firstly, while it sounds simple, the experts advise communicating with your partner. 'Give and get feedback; ask your partner how they feel about their sexual experiences. Be honest and avoid blame and criticism,' they said. Next, if sex feels like it's becoming a chore, take a break from it altogether and focus on emotional connection. 'Enjoy each other's company - without the sex - through yoga, meditation, or taking a walk together,' the experts advised. Finally, while it might feel embarrassing, talk about your desires with your partner. 'In new relationships, both partners generally feel an active desire. Over time, it is not unusual to lose this appetite. Don't pathologize this change,' the experts added.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Is YOUR sex life normal? Take the 3-minute test to see how your relationship stacks up against your peers
It's often seen as a taboo subject. But a new test is finally lifting the lid on our sex lives - and how they compare to one another. Experts from Psychology Today have developed a three-minute Sexual Satisfaction Test that reveals just how content you are with your sex life. 'Sexual desire and satisfaction can manifest very differently in men and women,' Psychology Today explained. 'Both men and women, however, commonly experience low desire. 'This can be resolved by addressing conflict, consistently sharing affection, communicating outside the bedroom, and making sufficient time for intimacy. 'See where you fall on this scale.' If you're disappointed with your score, panic not - the researchers have also given their top tips to 'kick it up a notch in the bedroom.' The test is free to take on Psychology Today's website, and includes 20 statements, which you'll be asked if you agree or disagree with. Statements include 'I rarely feel bored during sex,' 'Foreplay is a big part of my sex life,' and 'Sex feels like a chore.' At the end of the test, you'll be given a score of 0-100, and told what it means. For comparison, the average score for the test is 63. If you scored between 0 and 18, you have 'very low sexual satisfaction', according to Psychology Today. 'Your score indicates you are low in sexual satisfaction,' it explained. 'A healthy sex life can be a passport to bonding, intimacy, pleasure, and growth with your partner. 'While sexual satisfaction may change over the span of a relationship, persistent low sexual satisfaction could indicate that your relationship is not on solid footing.' The test is free to take on Psychology Today's website includes 20 statements, which you'll be asked if you agree or disagree with A score of 40-62 puts you 'in the middle'. 'Your score indicates you are not low or high in sexual satisfaction,' Psychology Today said. Meanwhile, if you scored between 82 and 100, you have 'very high sexual satisfaction.' 'Your score indicates you are high in sexual satisfaction,' the experts explained. 'Continue to enjoy sex, it's an important part of life!' If you're looking to spice up your sex life, the psychologists also provide three key tips. Firstly, while it sounds simple, the experts advise communicating with your partner. 'Give and get feedback; ask your partner how they feel about their sexual experiences. Be honest and avoid blame and criticism,' they said. Next, if sex feels like it's becoming a chore, take a break from it altogetehr and focus on emotional connection. 'Enjoy each other's company—without the sex—through yoga, meditation, or taking a walk together,' the experts advised. Finally, while it might feel embarassing, talk about your desires with your partner. 'In new relationships, both partners generally feel an active desire. Over time, it is not unusual to lose this appetite. Don't pathologize this change,' the experts added. Scientists led by Menelaos Apostolou from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus anonymously asked men on Reddit why they thought they were still single. They analysed more than 6,700 comments and revealed the top 43 reasons why people are unable to find a partner. Here is the complete list — Poor looks (including baldness, and short stature) Low self-esteem/confidence Low effort Not interested in relationships Poor flirting skills Introverted Recently broke up Bad experiences from previous relationships No available women Overweight Different priorities Shyness Too picky Anxiety Lack of time Social awkward Enjoying being single Depression Poor character Difficult to find women to match Poor mental health Lack of achievements Stuck with one girl Lack of social skills Have not got over previous relationship Don't know how to start a relationship Lack of money I do not trust women Not picking up clues of interest Sexual issue Fear of relationships 'I am not interesting' Fear of rejection 'I will not be a good partner' Attracted to the wrong women Homosexual Given up Is not worth the effort Fear of commitment Health — disability issue Difficult to keep a relationship Addictions Other
Eater
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Abacá Puts a California Spin On Traditional Filipino Cuisine
Just a block away from Fisherman's Wharf, chef Francis Ang is creating modern Filipino food in San Francisco's Kimpton Alton Hotel. He hopes to pay homage to traditional recipes while using California ingredients — plus plenty of pork. 'Pork in the Philippines is a very big protein, there's a lot of different variations of pork,' Ang explains. 'We have our lumpia, we have our sisig.' A day of prep starts with Ang grilling and breaking down softly cooked pig's heads, braising the bones for broth. He uses every part of the head, even putting aside the brain for the sisig fried rice. He preps the fried rice for service by stir-frying pork, chicken livers, distilled vinegar from the Philippines, calamansi juice, and soy sauce, which is cooked with rice right before being served. Ang looks for specific marbling in pork shoulder that is chopped up and ground into filling for lumpia. Handmade, round wrappers are filled with piped filling, inspired by Ang's background as a pastry chef. The frozen prepped lumpia is double-fried and served in a lettuce wrap for each order. Fertilized duck eggs are prepped for a balut dish from Abacá's secret menu, with fried duck fetus served with a duck bone broth and crispy duck central mission of the Bay Area restaurant is making Filipino food more approachable and introducing diners to the food Ang grew up with. 'A lot of times people say 'I love coming here, now I'm going to visit the Philippines,'' he says. 'I think that makes us proud.' Watch the latest episode of Experts to see Ang expertly breaking down different cuts of pork to assemble modern Filipino dishes. See More: California The Experts Video
Sky News
04-06-2025
- General
- Sky News
Cologne: Around 20,000 people being evacuated after unexploded Second World War bombs discovered
Around 20,000 people are being evacuated from their homes in the German city of Cologne as experts try to defuse three Second World War bombs. It's the biggest ever post-war evacuation in the city and follows the discovery of two 1,000kg and one 500kg American devices on Monday. The size of the bombs means that a thousand-metre danger zone has to be cordoned off and closed. Starting from 8am on Wednesday, officials will go door-to-door to check that businesses and houses in Cologne's Old Town and Deutz areas are empty. Nine schools, 58 hotels, a hospital, the main city hall and the area close to Cologne's famous UNESCO-listed cathedral are among the numerous places temporarily off limits. Two shelters have been set up for those affected. Second World War. Experts estimate around 20 per cent didn't fully detonate. Some of these so-called "duds" still lie unexploded beneath the streets and have prompted numerous evacuations over the years. In 2024, 31 bombs were found in the city, requiring 17 evacuations, impacting more than 36,000 people. Among the duds discovered were a 1,000kg American bomb and five 500kg bombs, as well as several grenades. 8:18 City officials have told Sky News that the plan is to try to defuse the bombs. If that isn't possible, then another option would potentially be to detonate them safely. This would be a much larger operation and require sand and water to be brought to the area to help limit the blast damage. Authorities hope that if all goes to plan, bomb disposal experts will be able to defuse them in time to allow people to return to their houses by Wednesday night.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
New Covid variant may spread more easily than others
A new Omicron subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading in the U.S. after a surge in China, though LP.8.1 remains the dominant strain nationally. The World Health Organization has designated NB.1.8.1 a variant under monitoring, noting its spread to 22 countries, including the U.S., and a rise in prevalence from late March to April. The WHO states that current data suggests NB.1.8.1 does not cause more severe illness than other variants, but it may spread more easily due to its ability to bind more tightly to human cells. Experts believe current Covid vaccines should remain effective against NB.1.8.1 in preventing severe disease. The Trump administration's plan to limit access to Covid vaccines is raising concerns among experts about potential impacts on vaccine availability and insurance coverage.
