Simone Paget
LATEST STORIES BY SIMONE PAGET
PAGET: Welcoming a new baby home can bring joy - and intimacy challenges
When you welcome a baby into the world, everything changes. As first-time parents, all of your love and attention is suddenly redirected towards this tiny, brand-new life. As a result, it’s inevitable that the dynamics of your relationship shift, as sex and intimacy (in addition to regular sleep and showers) take a backseat during this time.

PAGET: The stress of family drama during the holiday season
For many people, the holiday season is a joyful time of the year, however it can also be one of the most stressful. A recent survey conducted by MedStar Health found that one of the top stressors is spending time with family. This should come as no surprise to anyone who’s ever attended any family event – ever.

PAGET: It's nice to be naughty this holiday season
The weather outside is inching closer to “frightful” and her Majesty, Queen Mariah Carey has once again bestowed her presence on us, making things delightful – showing we’re now in the throes of the holiday season.

PAGET: Getting the definition right in a new relationship
It’s called Defining the Relationship – also known as DTR – a gift we give ourselves. Labelling a relationship provides healthy boundaries and clarity around a new connection. It also allows us to communicate what we need and ensure the other person is on the same page. And yet, for many of us – myself included – the idea of asking to put a label on a relationship is so anxiety-inducing that it makes us feel like we’re about to board a rollercoaster after consuming a mixed-flavour Big Gulp.

PAGET: Breaking up is (not so hard) to do
Since its debut in 2020, Love is Blind has consistently been one of Netflix’s most absurd dating programs (and that’s saying a lot). The third season is no exception. From cheating scandals and accusations of body shaming to heated discussions around fruit consumption (yes, you read correctly), the reality show – which encourages singles to propose marriage sight unseen and get married on-air – unsurprisingly continues to be a source of drama even after the last episodes aired earlier this month.

PAGET: Some Canadians would rather watch soccer than have sex with their partner during World Cup
In less than a week, the FIFA World Cup officially unleashes itself onto the world stage. The sporting event, which is being hosted in Qatar, has sparked controversy for a variety of reasons including it’s complete ban on extramarital sex. Non-married soccer fans face up to seven years in prison for scoring with someone other than their spouse. However, according to a recent a survey, another heated match is set to kick off closer to home: Canadians vs. their libidos.

PAGET: Canadians' approach to sex and intimacy post-pandemic has changed
There was a period in the “before times” – before nasal swabs, social distancing and mask mandates became a thing – when I used online dating apps regularly and prolifically. I dated a slew of bachelors during that era of my life. Men who looked nothing like my usual type. Men I had nothing in common with. Men who were great in bed but had terrible personalities. Nice men. Terrible men. Men who just wanted someone to talk to about their Crossfit obsession while guzzling a protein shake. Let’s just say it was a mixed bag.
