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Sex and dating: Things everyone should know!

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October 23, 2026

Sex in pregnancy: Is it safe and how best to do it? Plus: dating in museums and supermarkets – and why sexually transmitted infections too often go undetected.

There are plenty of myths and half-truths out there when it comes to intimacy during pregnancy. Many expectant parents fear sex could harm the baby or even trigger labor. Experts explain what the facts are, what changes couples experience during this time, and when it’s better to be more cautious. Also on the show: We look at ways to find a partner without swiping! Whether over coffee and cake at a museum or with a pink shopping basket at the supermarket, old-school dating is making a comeback. But can you find true love this way? And: We take a look at sexually transmitted infections and find out why chlamydia, syphilis, and other STIs often go undetected, why infection rates are rising, and what role testing plays in early detection.

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