Sophie Freeman

More than 20 per cent of Aussies have a tattoo — whether it's for decorative or cosmetic purposes, such as permanent makeup; or medical purposes, such as nipple tattoos after mastectomies.

Nearly seven in ten men (66 per cent) said they always or nearly always climax during sex, but only 34 per cent of women said the same, according to a survey by Durex.

Academics from the University of Antwerp, who studied 67,000 partnered individuals over 20 years, found our propensity to separate was lower after watching a brother or sister go through a split.

By Sophie Freeman Published: | Updated: Research shows that having a sibling who is divorced can prevent us from distancing ourselves from our partner, even if we are unhappy.

Having a brother or sister who has gone through a divorce may stop us splitting from our own spouse even if we are unhappy, a study suggests.

A study of more than 3,600 people found that a sweet gift gave a bigger lift during tough times than a listening ear, because gifts are perceived as a 'greater sacrifice' than a brief conversation.

By Sophie Freeman for the Daily Mail Published: | Updated: When we're having a bad day, what can our loved ones do to help us? Give us some chocolate, it seems.

A simple, flexible plastic device, developed by doctors in Sweden , could help prevent women from ­suffering a perineal tear ­during childbirth.

The findings suggest that the 'launching phase' - when the first child goes - is much harder on parents than the 'empty nest' phase, when all have left

Dogs that watch their owners argue will try to 'console' the person they think is the victim while avoiding the aggressor, a new study suggests.