It’s perfectly natural for things to change as we age, including our sexual lives. What was typical at 18 may not be the norm at 35. Similarly, our experiences of sex in middle age may differ widely from our experiences in later life. However, it’s important to remember that, no matter what your age, it’s possible to have an enjoyable […]

Check out these handy winter warming hints so you get snug this winter: Layer up The more skin is exposed to cool air, the colder you will feel. Wearing layers of thin clothes will keep you warmer than big winter jumpers as they trap body heat. The more skin is exposed to cool air, the colder you will feel. Eat […]

Responding to the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee’s report Voter engagement in the UK, published today, Katie Ghose, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society, said: “Voter disengagement is the central political challenge of our time, and the Committee should be applauded for its excellent work in this area. We wholeheartedly support the report’s recommendations on reforming voter registration to […]

The RAF is a real source of national pride and it plays a crucial role in defending the country. Established in 1918, it boasts some of the Reasons to join the RAFmost impressive technology and highly trained military personnel in the world. To show your appreciation of this beloved institution, you can purchase a variety of RAF gifts and memorabilia […]

You might be looking forward to the impending festive season. After all, this is the perfect time of year to catch up with friends and family and to generally make merry and have a good time. However, you’re not alone in your eager anticipation of this annual celebration. Criminals across the land are bracing themselves for a busy and potentially […]

I always approach military events with a certain degree of caution. Non military perceptions of military existence are often ill informed and romantic. But as I am honing my screen writing skills and need to have more theatrical experience in actual theatres, and not just inside my house, then I agreed to review ‘Do We Do The Right Thing?’ by […]

Taking some ‘me time’ 5th November it is National Stress Awareness Day leading life coach Sophia Davis suggests that taking just five minutes a day for ‘you’ can help decrease stress levels. Taking a moment for ourselves helps us to gain a greater sense of calm and clarity. This helps to decrease our stress and anxiety levels, therefore leaving us more relaxed. […]

The war in Afghanistan is finally over for UK Plc, and yesterday the closure of Camp Bastion was announced. I thought as a tribute to a conflict that dominated my family life for over a decade, I would collate some of the You Tube videos, an audio excerpt from my book ‘A Modern Military Mother – Tales from the Domestic Frontline’ and […]

Recently, over lunch I heard an interesting tale about a military drink’s party where the military top brass were bitching like twittering birds amongst their peers about the disappointment they felt that a young, up and coming soldier, who had the potential to become a General, was throwing in his military towel and joining civvy street. The words being uttered […]

Red wine on the carpet. Tough grease on the oven. Incrustations on your bathroom tiles. Stains like these are the nemesis of time-strapped parents the world over. But here at Modern Military Mother, we’re not ones to give into the enemy easily. We will not resort to strategically placing a rug over the stain, getting used to the sticky oven […]