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Shadi and Ferial are hanging out at the playground in their wealthy neighbourhood in northern Tehran.

The story of a wealthy man saving a ‘fallen’ woman has become a cliché (Pretty Woman, Anora), far from the reality of prostitution. But what if sex workers told their own stories through art?

How did a simple tennis match between a woman, tennis star Billie Jean King, and a man, ex-player Bobby Riggs, become a television phenomenon and change the face of women's sport?

How does propaganda glorifying extreme violence reach an audience of young gamers online?

Anne Lister was an openly lesbian nineteenth century noblewoman, with up to five lovers at the same time.

Lulu's young, and carefree. And pregnant. She's not ready. What now? 

When Loulou has to admit to something to her parents, she relies on her friend Max to sweettalk them: but this time she's beyond even his help

Loulou meets Violette, Max's new girlfriend. Violette loves wine… “and sex”

Loulou is happily pregnant, until she realises the baby was conceived two months earlier than thought. Is Marcus the father?

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?