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What is the ‘Cinderella rule'? Here's how the life hack could give your sex life a boost — and leave you feeling less exhausted
What is the ‘Cinderella rule'? Here's how the life hack could give your sex life a boost — and leave you feeling less exhausted

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

What is the ‘Cinderella rule'? Here's how the life hack could give your sex life a boost — and leave you feeling less exhausted

Put that on the calendar. When you've been running around like a chicken without its head all day, getting things done at work or tending to needy children — sex might sound like the last thing you want to exert your last bit of energy towards. That's why some couples are opting to follow the 'Cinderella rule' to keep things steamy in the bedroom — without burning out. It's basically a strategic combo of setting boundaries and scheduling sex. Alice Giddings, the Metro's sex and relationships reporter, said in a recent story that she swears by this rule. 'Simply set a cut-off point in your head for when intimacy will no longer be on the cards – this way you don't have to worry about being exhausted the next morning,' Giddings explained. 'My 'turn into a pumpkin' cut off is 10:30 p.m., and ideally this is when it'll be lights out and off to snoozeville. This means my cut-off for intimacy starting is 10:10 p.m. latest…' 'However, many hours prior to this, you can give your partner indications that sex is on the cards in the evening, but mention in passing the cut-off point,' she added. She claimed that this rule gives couples something to look forward to, and knowing that the sexy time clock is ticking helps build anticipation. Giddings isn't the only one who enjoys her scheduled sex sessions. Jay and Sofia Lyons are a couple who say that putting frisky time on the calendar has improved their marriage and is what's kept the duo, who have been together for over 31 years, happy. 'It's made our relationship one million times better,' Jay told The Post. 'It's the glue that keeps your marriage close — it's very difficult to have a bad marriage when you're regularly having sex.' The couple has been scheduling hanky panky since the early 1990s — after they got married and had two kids. Even celebs — like Jenna Bush Hager and Amy Schumer — have admitted to penciling time in to do the deed. Nick and Vanessa Lachey have a designated romp day: 'Wednesday — hump day.' 'Spontaneity is not the only way to have good sex,' Virginia Sadock, director of the human sexuality program at NYU Langone Health, told The Post. The expert made note that the steamy, in-the-moment sex sessions that happen in the movies are not realistic, especially for two people with busy, demanding lives.

Relationship expert shares simple trick to help you have more sex-and it's perfect for couples with different needs
Relationship expert shares simple trick to help you have more sex-and it's perfect for couples with different needs

Daily Mail​

time6 days ago

  • Lifestyle
  • Daily Mail​

Relationship expert shares simple trick to help you have more sex-and it's perfect for couples with different needs

Sex droughts could be solved by implementing what relationship experts are calling the 'Cinderella rule'. Named after the classic fairy tale where a young woman is provided a beautiful gown and carriage that disappear at midnight, experts say those struggling for intimacy should establish their own cut-off for 'magical moments'. Basically, it's time limit for sex and intimacy where after a mandated time—for example 10.30pm—a couple know lovemaking is off the cards. It may seem counter intuitive to advise a couple struggling to reignite their passion in the bedroom to have a cut-off for sex, but experts insist it can work. Metro columnist Alice Giddings, who hosts podcast Just Between Us said her 'pumpkin moment' moment was just before 10.30pm. 'This is when it'll be lights out and off to snoozeville. This means my cut-off for intimacy starts is 10.10pm latest,' she wrote. She added that having this designated sex window, rather than making sex feel like a scheduled activity akin to a dentist's appointment, can build excitement and help couples grappling with busy schedules. 'There's also something about the anticipation that makes it quite exciting,' she said. Ms Giddings added that people can send their partner 'indications' that sex is a possibility before the Cinderella time, be that a flirty comment or a raunchy photo. But by establishing that cut off a couple also set expectations that avoid disappointment or, for busy adults, post-morning regret. 'This way you don't have to worry about being exhausted the next morning, Ms Giddings added. While couples scheduling sex for a specific time and day is an increasing discussed topic in relationships, a Cinderella rule allows for a bit more freedom rather than feeling like an ultimatum or deadline. Ms Giddings's advice came after hearing from listener Mia on Just Between Us. Mia—a business owner living in Milan, Italy—detailed how living in an apartment with her boyfriend and two of her grandmothers meant she was struggling to find the energy for sex. 'I live with people that require a lot of attention and it's very consuming,' she said. 'I don't have the time or mental ability. I work very long hours and struggle to switch from super sleepy to sexual.' After hearing advice from the podcast hosts Mia said she thought scheduling time for a connection could work for her, especially with the idea of building desire towards an intimate rendezvous. 'Remembering to find these moments of connection in the mundane where we can flirt a little if we pass each other in the kitchen, would make it so much easier to switch your mindset and mood,' she said. While passionate sex has often evoked images of a clothes ripping impromptu romp, studies suggest there is no difference in satisfaction levels between spur of the moment and planned lovemaking. It comes amid concern about a global sex crisis—or rather, lack of sex crisis. One recent survey revealed more than a quarter (27 per cent) of Britons are now having less sex than they used to, with one in six admitting they haven't got frisky the entire year. According to a Royal College of Occupational Therapists poll of 2,000 adults last year, men and women typically only have sex 46 times a year—once every eight days, on average. But some have far less frequent amorous activity, with one in 10 reported having sex less than once a year. And month, researchers at the University of Manchester, also revealed women who have sex a t least once a week are the happiest in their relationships. Their study showed that 85 per cent of women who had sex once a week described themselves as 'sexually satisfied'. In contrast, only 17 per cent of women who had sex less than once a month reported the same level of relationship bliss. While dissatisfaction in the bedroom can put a relationship in peril numerous studies suggest a lack of sex and intimacy can also be bad for your health. Regular sex and intimacy have been linked to several health benefits, including improving the condition of your heart, reducing stress and even boosting mental health.

Diana Vickers makes VERY X-rated confession about the craziest place she's ever had sex
Diana Vickers makes VERY X-rated confession about the craziest place she's ever had sex

Daily Mail​

time08-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Diana Vickers makes VERY X-rated confession about the craziest place she's ever had sex

Diana Vickers has made a very X-rated confession about the craziest place she's ever had sex. The singer, 33, opened up about her love life secrets in the second episode of her new Metro podcast Just Between Us with Alice Giddings on Tuesday. Discussing all things on modern love, sex, and relationship dilemmas, Diana revealed the wildest location of one of her romps - and it's not the most hygienic. When asked about it, the star explained: 'Oh gosh. Oh, I definitely— I said this once. I've had— I mean, I've had sex in a public. 'Oh, I feel awful. Yeah, I've had sex in a public bathroom before with a long-term boyfriend, and it's not the easiest. 'And it was a bit smelly as well. It's not quite sexy, but I think we just— you know, together for a long time, you just gotta go for it.' Alice replied: 'Yeah, yeah. I support that though.' Diana continued: 'It was quite small, and you're trying to do the deed and you've got people— where is— yeah, it was a lot.' 'Are we talking portaloo, or are we talking like just poorly kept..,' Alice asked. Diana replied: 'Just a very poorly kept, unhygienic bathroom.' 'Nice. Really, really sexy there. Really sexy,' Alice laughed. It comes after the singer admitted she is nervous about having sex again after going eight months without intimacy. During the first episode of her podcast, she confessed she has been enjoying a period of celibacy and self pleasure. The star explained: 'I think I'm actually quite nervous about having sex again, because it's been like, nearly eight months.' Revealing she recently went on her first date in a long period, she continued: 'When I was on my date the other day, and then we were holding hands, and he's like "I want to see you later." And then I'm like "what if he wants me to see his willy!" And then you do it, you're like, "Oh my god. This is like, well, lucky for me. It was like, really mind blowing. And I was like, "Bloody hell this is great" but yeah.' Yet despite her period of celibacy, Diana insisted she has the 'best sex with herself' as she opened up about sex pleasure. 'I think as well I this is a personal thing I've not had sex now for nearly eight months but I have the best sex life with myself. 'If you are pleasuring yourself and enjoying that and finding out what you love and it's really liberating I'm having a really good time with me at the moment. 'If if someone's like to me "Oh you're not sleeping with any at the moment." I'm like "No but like I do have my own sex life going on."' Releasing a new episode each week, Diana and Alice will help tackle tricky relationship issues from ghosting and infidelity to the grey zones of intimacy. Diana, who shot to fame after her time on The X Factor, is already known and loved for 'turning dating disasters into comedy,.' While Alice will bring years of experience writing about the complexities of modern relationships for Metro. Listeners are encouraged to treat the podcast like a 'group chat,' where they can find supportive advice, reflect from one another and laugh through the awkward parts. Speaking about the launch, Diana said: 'We wanted to create a podcast that felt like a conversation with your girlfriends – open, honest, and completely without judgment. 'Alice and I are so excited to dive into these topics, hear from our listeners, and build an inclusive and fun community where everyone feels heard and understood.' Alice added: 'Alice Giddings adds: 'My work in journalism has shown me how many people are craving a platform to discuss these very real, often unspoken, challenges. 'Just Between Us is that space. We're ready to tackle everything with curiosity, warmth, and a commitment to helping our audience feel more empowered in their relationships and personal lives.

Diana Vickers backs ‘sexy' Sabrina Carpenter amid album cover backlash as she opens up on sex and orgasms in new podcast
Diana Vickers backs ‘sexy' Sabrina Carpenter amid album cover backlash as she opens up on sex and orgasms in new podcast

The Sun

time04-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Diana Vickers backs ‘sexy' Sabrina Carpenter amid album cover backlash as she opens up on sex and orgasms in new podcast

DIANA Vickers has thrown her support behind Sabrina Carpenter after the pop superstar faced backlash for her provocative new album cover. US siren Sabrina came in for criticism for the Man's Best Friend image, which shows her on all fours as a man holds a fistful of her hair. 4 4 The pint-sized singer then released an alternative version, recreating a classic Marilyn Monroe photo, and joked it had been "approved by God". But Diana, 33, whose new podcast Just Between Us with relationship guru Alice Giddings debuted this week, doesn't believe Sabrina should be judged for how she uses her own body. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, she said: "I absolutely love Sabrina Carpenter, I think she's amazing. "I think she's absolutely gorgeous and playful and beautiful and talented and I just rate her. I think that women should be able to be sexy and do whatever they want with their bodies and not have any judgement. "I think that we think that we're moving forward but sometimes you go on TikTok and look at comments and there's these trolls, isn't there? You think that you're taking a step forward but people are so quickly to turn and judge about female bodies and being over sexual, but then people say if you're not sexual enough then they judge you as well, it's like women sometimes just can't get it right and it's hard. "People are always going to say something, but I think that she is absolutely, I'm obsessed with that girl, so I think go for it girl." Diana, who found fame in 2009 when she reached the semi-final of The X Factor, has always been an open book when it comes to her own love life. She even turns her dating past into hilarious comedy songs on her other podcast Ki & Dee. Now she's being more candid than ever, exploring topics including female orgasms and losing virginity. "I've always just been quite open about who I am and I don't hide away from those conversations," she said. Diana Vickers goes topless to show off sunburn after 'drinking three bottles of wine at 11am in the sun' on holiday "We had a caller the other day and she was talking about losing her virginity and we just have to sort of open up and talk about all of our experiences, and I guess I've never really spoken about that publicly before, but you sort of just get stuck in and end up having a really interesting conversation and learning about everyone's different experiences. "A caller rang me the other week and she couldn't have any orgasms. No table is left unturned and you've sort of just got to deep dive in." When it comes to her own love life, finding time to fit in dates around her hectic work schedule is proving tough. Single and ready to mingle, Diana, 33, recently squeezed in a brunch date and found herself getting to know a guy over eggs and avocado. 4 4 She said: "I do think with me it's quite important to be with someone that's in the creative industry, I've always sort of gone for those people and I think that it helps understand because it's all a bit mad, there's no schedule, it's all over the place. "I'm super creative and I need someone to connect with and understand me. "I think some people have been a bit overwhelmed by things before, about how fast paced things go with me." A creative powerhouse, Diana scored a number one in 2009 with both her debut single, Once, and album, Songs from The Tainted Cherry Tree. Her follow up LP, Music to Make Boys Cry, charted at 37. In the years since, Diana has made a name for herself on stage, most recently playing Gwyneth Paltrow in I Wish You Well - a comedic musical retelling the actress's 2023 court case in which she was sued after colliding with a man on a ski slope. But Diana hasn't forgotten her first love of creating original music, and we could soon hear new material. She said: "I have got some stuff there and it's really, really good, and I have got a team around me that we are working on. It's just now about when to launch it sort of thing, but it's really good and it's really exciting, and I do want the world to hear it. "I've said I'll always make a comeback for the gays and the girlies, I have a really big gay following and this year I headlined Edinburgh Pride. I do a lot of gay gigs and they just really, really love it."

Diana Vickers confesses she is 'nervous' to have sex after an eight month period of celibacy but admits 'I have the best sex life with myself'
Diana Vickers confesses she is 'nervous' to have sex after an eight month period of celibacy but admits 'I have the best sex life with myself'

Daily Mail​

time01-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Diana Vickers confesses she is 'nervous' to have sex after an eight month period of celibacy but admits 'I have the best sex life with myself'

has admitted she is nervous about having sex again after going eight months without intimacy. The singer, 33, opened up about her sex life in the first episode of her new Metro podcast Just Between Us with Alice Giddings on Tuesday. Discussing all things on modern love, sex, and relationship dilemmas, Diana confessed she has been enjoying a period of celibacy and self pleasure. The star explained: 'I think I'm actually quite nervous about having sex again, because it's been like, nearly eight months.' Revealing she recently went on her first date in a long period, she continued: 'When I was on my date the other day, and then we were holding hands, and he's like "I want to see you later." And then I'm like "what if he wants me to see his willy!" And then you do it, you're like, "Oh my god. This is like, well, lucky for me. It was like, really mind blowing. And I was like, "Bloody hell this is great" but yeah.' Yet despite her period of celibacy, Diana insisted she has the 'best sex with herself' as she opened up about sex pleasure. 'I think as well I this is a personal thing I've not had sex now for nearly eight months but I have the best sex life with myself. 'If you are pleasuring yourself and enjoying that and finding out what you love and it's really liberating I'm having a really good time with me at the moment. 'If if someone's like to me "Oh you're not sleeping with any at the moment." I'm like "No but like I do have my own sex life going on."' Releasing a new episode each week, Diana and Alice will help tackle tricky relationship issues from ghosting and infidelity to the grey zones of intimacy. Diana, who shot to fame after her time on The X Factor, is already known and loved for 'turning dating disasters into comedy,.' While Alice will bring years of experience writing about the complexities of modern relationships for Metro. Listeners are encouraged to treat the podcast like a 'group chat,' where they can find supportive advice, reflect from one another and laugh through the awkward parts. Releasing a new episode each week, Diana and Alice will help tackle tricky relationship issues from ghosting and infidelity to the grey zones of intimacy Speaking about the launch, Diana said: 'We wanted to create a podcast that felt like a conversation with your girlfriends – open, honest, and completely without judgment. 'Alice and I are so excited to dive into these topics, hear from our listeners, and build an inclusive and fun community where everyone feels heard and understood.' Alice added: 'Alice Giddings adds: 'My work in journalism has shown me how many people are craving a platform to discuss these very real, often unspoken, challenges. 'Just Between Us is that space. We're ready to tackle everything with curiosity, warmth, and a commitment to helping our audience feel more empowered in their relationships and personal lives.'

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