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Demand for the hormone is surging – so should you be taking it? Good Housekeeping finds out

7 signs you might need testosterone

Demand for the hormone is surging – so should you be taking it?

Sarah Maber
07 February 2025
Well, actually, I think it does but not in the same way as the much more recognised female menopause. Some men in their late 40s and 50s experience increasing fatigue, low mood, loss of libido and weight gain, but I'm not convinced that hormones are to bl

Does the male menopause REALLY exist?

​Testosterone prescriptions are on the up, but do men really experience 'the change'?
The Good Housekeeping Web team
04 October 2016
Experts claim testosterone could boost your bones and memory, too. But how does it work, where do you get it, and is it really safe?

Could a 'male' hormone put the sizzle back into your post-menopausal sex life?

Experts claim testosterone could boost your bones and memory, too. But how does it work, where do you get it, and is it really safe?
The Good Housekeeping Web team
04 July 2016
Here’s how to take better care of your vagina and enjoy a happier sex life

A grown up guide to down there

Here’s how to take better care of your vagina and enjoy a happier sex life

Bethan Rose Jenkins
25 July 2025
3 reasons women may experience a lack of sex drive

3 reasons women may experience a lack of sex drive

Women can experience low libido for multiple reasons explains Dr Ellie Cannon
The Good Housekeeping Web team
12 January 2017
Low libido is one of the clearest signals your body gives you about your overall health, says Dr Mo Khaki. Here's what to do about it.

5 science-backed ways to perk up your sex drive

Low libido is one of the clearest signals your body gives you about your overall health, says Dr Mo Khaki. Here's what to do about it.

25 June 2025
Romesh Ranganathan may have described himself as 'the worst winner in the history of the game', but we think he's been fantastic.

Romesh's best moments on The Celebrity Traitors

He may have described himself as 'the worst winner in the history of the game', but we think he's been fantastic

Ellen Scott
30 October 2026
If your partner has lost interest in sex, it's unlikely it has anything to do with his attraction to you. Here's why.

'Why has my partner lost interest in sex?'

It's not you, it's him.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
12 April 2017
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Find out what causes a loss of libido in men, and what you can do if your husband or boyfriend has a low sex drive.

What to do if your partner has a low libido

Male partner got a low libido? Here’s what to do
Sophie Hines
09 August 2016
The budget aphrodisiac we all need in our life

Morrisons to sell 25p oysters for Valentine’s Day

The budget aphrodisiac we all need in our life
Victoria Chandler
07 February 2017
Researchers put their finger on an easy way to tell what your husband's finger length says about his personality - whether he is more caring or likely to start arguments.

What your husband's hands say about his personality

Researchers put their finger on an easy way to tell.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
22 April 2015
A new book, The Teenage Brain, explains that your teenager’s mood swings aren’t their fault. It’s all down to hormones in puberty.

Are your teenagers prone to mood swings? It’s not their fault!

A new book, The Teenage Brain, explains that your teenagers aren’t in control of their mood swings
Helena Beer
16 March 2015
Post-menopausal women are most at risk of osteoporosis, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference

5 GP-backed ways to strengthen bones after 50

Post-menopausal women are most at risk of osteoporosis, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference

Hattie Garlick
24 July 2026
Scientists discover characteristics linked to baldness

Short men more likely to lose their hair

Scientists discover characteristics linked to baldness
Sophie Hines
15 March 2017
Apparently the width-to-height ratio of your face is more significant than you’d think!

Wide faces linked to higher sex drive

Apparently the width-to-height ratio of your face is more significant than you think!
Sophie Hines
20 September 2017
Scientists have finally discovered it's all to do with our chromosomes.

Scientists have figured out why women live longer than men

It's to do with chromosomes (or lack of them)
Victoria Chandler
25 May 2016
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But there's one major factor lowering women's libido, according to a survey from fertility awareness app Kindara.

This is the one thing quashing women’s sex drive, apparently

It turns out that men and women actually have the same levels of sex drive biologically. But women are greatly affected by one factor…
Catriona Harvey-Jenner
17 September 2015
According to new research, fire-resistant trees could come with their own problems.

Fake Christmas trees could be bad for your health

According to new research, fire-resistant trees could come with their own problems.
Rebekah Absalom
21 December 2015
Your energy levels, strength, stamina, likelihood of injury, and how your body responds to exercise can change during your period, all of which can really suck for anyone working toward a fitness goal or simply trying to stay healthy.

The best workout to do when you have your period

Hormones and cramps can make exercising suck — unless you sync your workouts to your cycle.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
03 October 2016
Good Housekeeping investigates the menopause experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and explores what needs to be done to make healthcare more inclusive.

We need to talk about LGBTQ+ menopause

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and healthcare experts explain the importance of inclusivity.

Megan Sutton
16 February 2021
Clue: Not like Colin Firth

This is what Mr Darcy would really have looked like

Clue: Not like Colin Firth
Sophie Hines
09 February 2017
Sex facts - Facts about sex, from the health benefits to how to improve your sex life.

14 surprising facts about sex

From the health benefits to how to make it even better

The Good Housekeeping Web team
20 June 2018
Could creatine be the answer to the question we’re all struggling to remember? We investigate…

Halle Berry, 59, says one supplement banishes brain fog

Could creatine be the answer to the question we’re all struggling to remember? We investigate…

Hattie Garlick
20 June 2026
Sexual activity in old age is an important subject. Being aware of the physiological changes that take place with ageing and making the needed adjustments can bring you and your partner great satisfaction.

4 things you need to know about sex as you get older

Ageing doesn't mean the fun has to stop
The Good Housekeeping Web team
19 October 2016
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‘I wasn’t depressed exactly, but there was a sense of not seeing the joy in anything’

Lorraine Kelly says the menopause left her feeling low

‘I wasn’t depressed exactly, but there was a sense of not seeing the joy in anything’
Sophie Hines
26 September 2017
Meg Mathews speaks about menopause-related anxiety on the Lorraine show - 'I couldn't leave the house for two months'

​Meg Mathews reveals menopause-related anxiety meant she ‘couldn't leave the house for two months'

‘I was too scared to tell anyone… I just thought I was falling apart.’
Megan Sutton
18 October 2017
TV presenter Fiona Phillips opened up to Lorraine about how depression and menopause left her "suddenly overwhelmed".

Fiona Phillips opens up about depression and menopause

The TV presenter says menopause can be a 'horrible' thing
Roshina Jowaheer
07 June 2018
Think Valentine’s Day is all about the heart? It’s what happens in your brain that really counts, says James Goodwin

A brain scientist shares secrets for lasting love

Think Valentine’s Day is all about the heart? It’s what happens in your brain that really counts, says James Goodwin

Hattie Garlick
14 February 2025
Society puts a lot of pressure on growing boys — we know this. They're labeled as "tough guys" and "macho" even before they've learned to tie their shoes. They're praised for aggression and told to shake it off when the tears flow.

Psychologist claims baby boys are way more sensitive than girls

Make sure you hug your little guy extra tight tonight.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
27 January 2017
She always has always seemed positive and happy on camera, but Carol Vorderman has revealed she secretly struggled with depression during the menopause.

Carol Vorderman opens up about depression during the menopause

'I didn't see the point of anything'
The Good Housekeeping Web team
14 November 2016
Expert nutritionist Jackie Newson recommends her shopping basket favourites for a healthy, vibrant sex life.

The 5 step food shopping list that will improve your sex life

When life leaves you with a low libido, these affordable foods will work wonders between the sheets.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
03 August 2016
Former Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton had a hysterectomy at 34.

Michelle Heaton opens up about her battle with the menopause

The former Liberty X singer had a hysterectomy at 34.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
01 May 2018
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Kylie’s got them, Meghan wowed us with hers, and Michelle Obama is our poster girl. Here’s how you too can get stronger and more youthful arms

How to get stronger and more toned arms

Kylie’s got them, Meghan wowed us with hers, and Michelle Obama is our poster girl. Here’s how you too can get stronger and more youthful arms
The Good Housekeeping Health team
28 August 2018
Despite more barriers to an enjoyable sex life when you're older, it is possible to have regular, satisfying sex. NetDoctor's resident sexual health doctor Dr Anand Patel, explains that many factors come in to play when it comes to age and our sex drive.

7 ways to feel sexually satisfied in your 60s and 70s

​A healthy sex life is perfectly achievable.
The Good Housekeeping Web team
15 September 2016
There's a lot we get wrong about sex in longer term relationships... 

8 of the biggest sex myths, busted

There's a lot we get wrong about sex in longer-term relationships...

07 January 2026
Does it actually make you put on weight?

Everything you need to know about the menopause

Does it actually make you put on weight?

Emma-Louise Pritchard
16 February 2016
How to reclaim your sex life in menopausal if you're struggling with pain and discomfort during sex and a lack of libido.

Sex and the menopause: A gynaecologist's advice

How to reclaim your sex life during menopause

Megan Sutton
04 February 2026
We asked a dermatologist what causes facial hair in women, and what they can do about it.

This is why some women get facial hair

We asked a dermatologist what causes this issue for women

Sophie Hines
18 July 2018
There are many physical and mental health benefits that come with swimming outdoors. Here are 10 of the most important to get you in the mood for a dip...

10 reasons to take up outdoor swimming this summer

What are you waiting for?!
The Good Housekeeping Web team
06 June 2016
Worried about your hair health? We spoke to dermatologist Dr Sharon Wong from the London Bridge Hospital, and trichologist Anabel Kingsley, from the Philip Kingsley clinic, to give us some insight…

5 hair growth and loss myths debunked

From the contraceptive pill to vegan diets, we asked the experts to tell us what really affects our hair…
The Good Housekeeping Web team
02 January 2017
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