Lack of sleep is making our children obese – but help is at hand

Increased calorie intake is just the start of it: insufficient sleep can also contribute to behavioural and learning problems. A few simple steps can make a difference

What’s life like for a postgrad student?

Postgraduate study is demanding, yet if you manage your time effectively from the outset there are plenty of opportunities to achieve an enjoyable work-life balance

The secret life of a singing teacher: it’s like being a cheap therapist

The quality of singing is variable, but I enjoy helping clients improve themselves. Every lesson is different – and there are some really fantastic moments

Should you switch to another university?

Maybe you’re not enjoying your first year as much as you thought you would. Here’s what to consider before you decide to leave for good

10 things you need to know about vaginas

From the science of the orgasm to cannabis tampons, there’s a lot to learn. Warning: explicit content

Indian technology institute to put the art of happiness under the microscope

Kharagpur research centre will examine theory that investment in mental health of citizens reaps economic as well as spiritual reward

Shappi Khorsandi on sex education: ‘We need to be less prudish’

The comedian and president of the British Humanist Association explains why she is campaigning for more sex education and less faith segregation in schools

Meditation made my students calmer, kinder and more focused

They were wriggly at first, but now my pupils have the relaxation techniques they need to deal with stress

Sexualised behaviour in very young children increasing, say teachers

Sex and relationship education currently inadequate in context of sexual material freely available online, which may be leading to rise in sexual assaults

How porn is damaging our children’s future sex lives

Any boy with a smartphone can watch online pornography – and it’s harming their ability to relate to real-life girls and women