Marita Alonso

Popular culture and various studies agree: feeling desire for someone we don’t like is quite normal. Experts explain why

Everything you ever wanted to know about intimate feminine hygiene, with answers from experts

Dating app fatigue is a real risk for those who, faced with a flood of messages and the disappointment of not finding an actual partner, lose all hope of finding love through digital techniques

While couples involved in casual, no-strings-attached love stories are not new, the term that now gives them their name and the frequency with which they appear, especially on dating apps, are novel. We talked to experts on the subject

In a conversation with EL PAÍS, she about the high points of menopause, the role and attitude of men in today’s infertility problems and the need for women to change ‘I’m not that bad’ to ‘I’m just fine’

One of the most talked-about scenes in ‘Saltburn’ depicts cunnilingus and menstruation. It’s not an isolated case, various films directed by women are breaking the stigma

According to experts, spending time away from your partner to rethink the direction of the common project will be a relationship trend in 2024. And it offers only advantages

Meryl Streep and Jada Pinkett Smith are two examples of a trend that raises the possibility that silence is the best way to manage a divorce without (too much) drama

‘People’ magazine chose Patrick Dempsey as last year’s sexiest man. What has become of the praise for new masculinity and non-normative physiques?

Various celebrities have not hesitated to raise their voice against those who have asked them if they’re with child. We speak with an actress and two experts about the hurt the question can cause

We analyze what makes a true and healthy friendship and how this concept has changed with the times

Adam Sandler, Justin Bieber or Pete Davidson have turned their outlandish and seemingly improvised way of dressing into their personal brand. However, the reality is that stylistic laziness is often less about being lazy and more about strategy

Those who have sex to end a relationship or those who have sex with an ex-partner should be aware of the consequences of falling into the arms of nostalgia

Experts say that anal sex is a choice, so if it is not something you really want, it should never be practiced to satisfy your partner.

A new generation of attractive comics is emerging on social media, proving that a funny person can be easy on the eyes too

People who use the tactic don’t mean to devalue or dehumanize the other’s experience, but they unintentionally end up making them feel silenced and misunderstood

Everyday spats caused by, for example, washing the dishes or putting down the phone, can often hide much deeper issues

While masculine Hollywood stars have been selling the benefits of espresso for decades on television, some studies speak of a correlation between caffeine consumption and male sexual potency

Experts explain the factors that drive two people to avoid uncomfortable conversations at all costs

Snoring, different schedules, different body clocks are among the many reasons why ‘voluntary nocturnal separation’ can be the maxim of love

We live in the era of duplication: we have a face-to-face identity and another in the digital world. And because it is new, our online persona needs some basic rules when emotions come into play

The actress – who laid the foundations for celebrity as we know it today – would have turned 105 this year. In her life, she was never able to overcome the long shadow of an exploitative parent, while her marriages were a series of catastrophic misfortunes

For many, happiness does not necessarily have to be linked to monogamy. Still, certain rules must be followed

The creators of apps like Replika and Blush think the stigma of virtual partners will disappear, just like the stigma of online dating apps

There are people who beyond our professional universe would never attract our attention. But, for some reason, between meetings, coffee breaks and delivering reports, their attractiveness multiplies substantially

Kylie Jenner has brought the figure that defines the Kardashian-Jenner clan back into the spotlight. Far from being the result of genetics and working out, this physique is the result of corsetry and fillers; ignoring that fact creates dangerous and unattainable beauty standards

The Swedish furniture giant’s stores are not just an economical option for strolling and dining with a date; they also allow you to get to know a person much more deeply than you could over a sushi platter