All Sex & relationships articles
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OpinionRaye’s new single is the cry of many Christian women: ‘Where is my husband?’
Perry May Britton shares her journey of praying for a husband and the lessons she learned about hope, timing, and trust in God. Her story offers encouragement to anyone waiting on the Lord.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS As a menopausal woman, did God plan for us to no longer be that interested in sex, or is it something I can change?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a woman with questions about libido in menopause.
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OpinionWhat one gentle Bumble date taught me about the kindness of God
In a culture where people often find internet dating traumatic, Lucy Macdonald’s date reflected the quiet, patient love of 1 Corinthians 13, reminding her that God’s kindness often shows up in the simplest moments.
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OpinionGREAT EXPECTATIONS: I want to leave my husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a married woman who has met another man and is tempted to leave her husband.
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OpinionHoping to meet someone this Autumn? Here are new and noteworthy Christian dating apps
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores why autumn is the perfect time for fresh starts - she lists the best Christian dating apps and meetups of 2025 to help you connect with someone who shares your faith.
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Opinion‘I’m Christian, single and frightened. Don’t judge me’
Sophie Sanders explores the raw fears and quiet faith of living as a single Christian in a culture obsessed with coupling up. With honesty and hope, she reflects on unmet expectations, God’s providence, and why singleness is not a second-class calling.
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OpinionHow God saved my sister from a narcissist
After two years of prayer, our Woman Alive contributor witnessed God’s faithfulness in rescuing her sister from the grip of an abusive relationship.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: What does the Bible say about asexuality?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive panel answer a woman who is questioning her lack of sex drive.
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OpinionCould the pursuit of pleasure be destroying your marriage?
Salomé Criddle says we live in a world obsessed with sexual pleasure and here, she considers the impact on marriage, encouraging married couples to rediscover a biblical vision of intimacy that values friendship, faithfulness, and purpose over fleeting passion.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My boyfriend has been divorced - can I marry him?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, theologian Elaine Storkey explains what the Bible says about divorce.
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OpinionAre We Dating The Same [Christian] Guy??
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores the rise of social media spaces where women can share feedback on the men they date. In other words, ‘spilling the tea’. But where does safety meets forgiveness in digital dating?
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OpinionThe 5 qualities Christian women should look for in a husband
With biblical wisdom and gentle encouragement, Sandie Eggers Seagroves outlines five Christ-centred traits to help women discern a husband who will truly love and lead like Jesus, she draws from decades of personal experience, including two marriages and a long season of waiting.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My in-laws are toxic!
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman, struggling with her mother-in-law.
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OpinionI believe singleness is not a waiting room, but a glimpse of what is to come.
Dani Treweek challenges the all-too-common view of singleness as a painful pause before the “real” life of marriage begins. Instead, she invites Christian women to see singleness not as a waiting room to escape, but as a meaningful, God-honouring season that reflects eternal realities.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I feel bitter towards my dead husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a wife who is angry with what she has found out about her dead husband.
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OpinionCould Coldplay’s viral moment lead to grace?
Hope Bonarcher unpacks a viral moment from a recent Coldplay concert that became much more than just internet fodder. She explores what happens when secrets come to light—and what grace can look like in the aftermath.
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same sex attracted
Dr. Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose 11-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why is my boyfriend always playing video games?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman who is worried about her boyfriend’s gaming habit.
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OpinionHow grief can change a Christian marriage
‘I love that the Bible doesn’t pretend that grief doesn’t exist. In fact, it meets us right in the middle of it. Romans 12:15 says, “Mourn with those who mourn”—a reminder that marriage is about showing up emotionally, not retreating into yourself,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Our son has just told us he is same-sex attracted, and his dad is horrified
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a mother wanting to know how to support her son.
