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Has the spark faded? How to reignite passion in a long-term relationship

The explosive desire of the early days often gives way to routine, stress and familiarity; personal and couples coach Hila Rubin explains why passion fades over time and shares practical, research-backed ways to restore intimacy, excitement and desire

Hila Daniel | 01.11.26

Sex inside an MRI: the experiment that changed how medicine understands the human body

In the early 1990s, a couple agreed to have sex inside an MRI scanner, producing real-time images that overturned centuries of anatomical assumptions and sparked ethical debate that continues decades later

Eitan Gefen | 01.09.26

What happens to a marriage after long reserve duty? Here's an inside look

They felt like ‘two hedgehogs trying to hug’, she wanted help at home and time to breathe, he forgot how to be gentle; The war may be over, but for couples shaped by reserve duty, the battle over home life is only beginning

Shira Kadari Ovadia | 01.09.26

The breakup no one talks about: how to know when friendship has reached its end

She’s a close friend, but you no longer connect; he’s been your friend since childhood, but now he constantly puts you down; how do you know a friendship has reached its end, and is it better to talk it out or quietly fade away?

Or Sopher | 01.09.26

ד"ר איתמר כהן. "הקינק מאפשר לנו להיות במגע עם רגשות עמוקים, לא דרך דיבור או ניתוח אלא דרך חוויה גופנית"

‘The kink world lets us connect with deep emotions creating a richer sexual experience’

Clinical psychologist Dr. Itamar Cohen explains how kink can offer access to deep emotional experiences, strengthen intimacy and trust between partners, and create meaningful connection when approached with consent, communication and emotional safety

Maya Benita | 01.01.26

יוצאים מהארון בגיל מבוגר. "כיום החברה הרבה יותר מקבלת"

When grandparents come out of the closet

Coming out later in life is still rare but growing as older LGBTQ adults seek authenticity; a clinical psychologist explains the fears, family reactions and why support is critical

Maya Benita | 12.29.25

‘There are code words, censored terms’: sex education in the ultra-Orthodox world

Sex and marriage guides in the Haredi world lay bare tensions between Hasidim and Lithuanians, from a rebbe’s rebuke of those who 'enjoy life' to oral strictures and how stringency can foster women’s pride

Shmuel Munitz | 12.26.25

No woman would respect a man who does not respect himself

Women, no matter how independent, want to rely on a partner who leads, cares and protects; a man without clear boundaries or standards, driven by people-pleasing, cannot be trusted; how does a man maintain his masculine backbone in a relationship?

Roi Zur | 12.24.25

‘Sex only on Fridays’: the heavy cost of sexual deprivation

What happens when one partner wants intimacy and the other repeatedly refuses, how sex becomes a tool of control in many relationships, and why prolonged sexual deprivation can quietly dismantle even long lasting couples

Maya Benita | 12.21.25

'After 10 days of video calls, we decided to get married'

Barri and Nerdit Moroz decided to marry without ever meeting in person; they've been married for 18 years

Maya Benita | 12.20.25

King Solomon had 1,000 wives: is it possible to love more than one partner?

Biblical stories and history show that multiple loves were once accepted, while modern society favors monogamy; certified couples and sex therapist Liat Kiro argues that love itself has no limit, but living multiple loves does not suit most people

Hila Daniel | 12.13.25

Why breakups hurt so much — and the science that helps you heal

Breakups activate the same brain regions as physical pain—how do you cope when your heart feels shattered? Research-backed tools offer practical ways to ease the hurt and help you start feeling better

Naama Kaminer-Mevorak | 12.03.25

Bachelorette of the week: 'Some men reject me because of my profession'

Linor Gauman calls herself a late bloomer: her longest relationship lasted 4 months, and she says she’s never had her heart broken; she wants a partner not threatened by her music career, committed to home and family and she’s not on any dating apps

Sivan Kanety Avitan | 11.25.25

'My father tried to kill himself many times, and we saved him': Bar Refaeli’s makeup artist opens up

Moran Staviski, Bar Refaeli’s longtime makeup artist, opens up about her father’s suicide, escaping a toxic relationship, and rebuilding her life as a beauty influencer, coach, and actress. Her journey blends healing, resilience, and reinvention

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 11.15.25

Your ex just texted after ages—now what?

It’s a scenario many women know all too well: three or four months after a breakup, sometimes even a year later, an ex unexpectedly pops back into their lives with a casual text message that can stir up old feelings

Hila Daniel | 11.12.25

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