If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s that modern life is stressful. It’s difficult to find anyone who doesn’t feel stressed out and somewhat anxious much of the time.

The Rann Labor Government has announced it will spend another $9million over the next four years on two important areas of disability – transport and early intervention for children with autism.

Minister for Disability Jay Weatherill says if elected, a Labor Government will spend $5m extra over the next four years on boosting transport subsidies available through the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme.

This year I was determined not to gain more than a few pounds around the holidays. I wanted to enjoy myself, but not go overboard and feel guilty, thus forced to burn off the calories in the New Year.

Q.I am allergic to the latex in condoms. What do you suggest I use to have safe sex? I need something that will work. I have always been told to use lambskin, but I am scared that it isn’t going to protect me well.

Tuesday 11th December at 8pm sees a jointly organised event between several of the skate London communities for the second annual Somerset House Ice Rink in the spectacular setting of the Courtyard..

Around 25 skaters are confirmed as attending, so if you want to join them book online or by telephone (details below) for the 8pm slot.

After mastering the empty handed solo exercises of Tai Chi, Tai Chi Students are introduced to the saber, sword and spear. Each weapon has its own unique character and quality.

The Avenue of the Giants marathon in the spring and the Humboldt Redwoods marathon in the fall in Northern California are not like any other marathon. Held beneath gigantic trees as tall as 30-story buildings (52-feet-thick circumference), these two marathons leave a lasting impression on runners. The 2,000-year-old trees inspire profound thoughts and heal the mind, body and spirit while runners push their bodies to the limits.

My snow skis were calling me the other day. Actually, they fell out from behind the water ski and landed me a blow to the forehead as I was heading out on the lake to play. It’s a winter wake up call!

To be completely fair, we should not forget that lovemaking doesn’t always have to be in the bed or even the bedroom, for that matter. Keeping safety in mind, consider exploring a variety of locations. The kitchen offers textures and temperatures that can thrill — how about a rolling-pin massage or frosty ice cubes in sneaky places?

Lovemaking problems can strike any relationship. Why? Sex is one of the hardest things to talk about in a relationship, and it can be even harder to take action that will get you satisfaction.

In this country, we tend to keep sex cloaked in mystery and shrouded in darkness. Yet there is a habit of defining a person by their sexual preference, which may lead to a reluctance to express our desires, even to our spouse.