Simone Paget

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SEX FILES: Why 'one last trip' is rarely the answer

According to experts, there's a reason people think travel is the answer to their relationship issues

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Travelling together will not necessarily save a troubled relationship.

SEX FILES: Love (or lust) without borders -- How to date abroad like a pro

If dating has started to feel like a chore, it might be time for a change of scenery – literally. After spending a week in June dating in Rome, I’m now more convinced than ever that dating abroad is an untapped cheat code for revitalizing your dating life – or, in my case, a palate cleanser after an excruciating breakup.

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August 10, 2025 Sex Files

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SEX FILES: How saliva became the latest sexy taboo

The first time a man asked to spit in my mouth, I was 22. When I asked about his fantasy, he didn’t hesitate – the idea of his saliva hitting my tongue was the ultimate turn-on. We’d already had sex and shared plenty of steamy makeouts, but somehow, the idea of his spit crossing that final boundary made me recoil.

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August 3, 2025 Sex Files

Weary smirk conveys boredom, longing for excitement

SEX FILES: Is infidelity always a dealbreaker?

Cheating is often portrayed as a sure endpoint for couples. However, a recent survey reveals a more nuanced story.

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July 28, 2025 Sex Files

SEX FILES: Summer sex mishaps are more common than you think. Here's how to avoid them

When retired diagnostic radiologist Dr. Sam Hill was still a resident, he remembers one of his colleagues coming to him in a panic. They’d come in contact with poison ivy and had a line of unbroken blisters that stretched from the nape of her neck right to her buttocks and down to her heels.

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July 20, 2025 Sex Files

Experts have tips on those looking to get frisky out in nature.

SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here's what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.

July 17, 2025 Sex Files

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SEX FILES: Cruel summer: Why more couples are considering divorce as temperatures rise

When we think of summer, we envision lazy days and playful vacations filled with bright sunshine and carefree energy, but increasingly, it’s becoming the season of breakups. While the first Monday in January has long been known as “Divorce Day” due to the post-holiday surge in splits, new data suggests that more couples are choosing to wait until the weather warms up before officially calling it quits.

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July 13, 2025 Sex Files

Divorce and separation concept. Two golden wedding rings. Dictionary definition.

SEX FILES: Relationship red flags aren't always as they seem

A few weeks ago, I was out for brunch with a group of friends when the conversation naturally turned to dating. My friend Elise started telling us about a man she’d recently met. As she recapped their first, second, and third dates, she said they’d all gone swimmingly. But there was one thing she couldn’t shake: He seemed almost too good at communicating.

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June 29, 2025 Life

While being cautious when meeting new people is smart, there's always a risk of overdoing it, writes Simone Paget

SEX FILES: Perfection is out. So why are we still faking it?

When I started dating again after my first big breakup, I thought the key to finding love was being as palatable as possible. I devoured online dating advice, carefully curated my profile photos, and enlisted friends to help craft the perfect bio. Desperate to be liked, I said yes to things I usually considered a “hell no.” I agreed to early morning hikes and even went on a 5K “running date,” all in the name of being accommodating.

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June 22, 2025 Sex Files

A new survey from the dating app Hily suggests that men also feel pressured to be perfect.

SEX FILES: Bedroom double life: Why 75% of men keep their kinks secret

The first time a partner admitted their “kink” — that they enjoyed slow, sensual sex with plenty of eye contact — surprised and turned me on. After decades of dating men who bragged about their stamina and ever-readiness, as if they were precision-engineered machines rather than human beings, this kind of vulnerability felt rare and refreshing. However, this isn’t the case for everyone.

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June 15, 2025 Sex Files

Despite living in an era that champions sex positivity, a surprising number of men are still keeping their sexual desires hidden.

Simone Paget

LATEST STORIES BY SIMONE PAGET

SEX FILES: Why 'one last trip' is rarely the answer

SEX FILES: Love (or lust) without borders -- How to date abroad like a pro

SEX FILES: How saliva became the latest sexy taboo

SEX FILES: Is infidelity always a dealbreaker?

SEX FILES: Summer sex mishaps are more common than you think. Here's how to avoid them

SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here's what I learned

SEX FILES: Cruel summer: Why more couples are considering divorce as temperatures rise

SEX FILES: Relationship red flags aren't always as they seem

SEX FILES: Perfection is out. So why are we still faking it?

SEX FILES: Bedroom double life: Why 75% of men keep their kinks secret

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