Sex robots can't be transgender - this is why
A sex robot firm is planning on creating a 'trans' sex robot. But that's impossible.We explain why here.
'Clearing season' is the dating term that probably describes the state of your love life right now
Clearing is the period towards the end of cuffing season. Confused? Let us explain...
Turpin family 'torture': How easy is it to home-school children in California?
David Turpin was listed as the principal of the Sandcastle Day School at his home, where children were found shackled to furniture
Donald Trump medical: Drugs president takes and possible side effects, including 'abnormal thoughts'
The US president has "excellent" health, according to the White House doctor, despite recent questions about his "mental stability".
Microcheating: The new dating buzzword could be a sign of abuse
Sending a friend heart emojis on Facebook can count as infidelity according to the definition of microcheating. But a relationship expert tells IBTimes UK that policing a partner's actions can be a major red flag.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Three years after aircraft went missing, why hasn't it been found?
Flight MH370 went missing in the early hours of 8 March 2014 - and the aircraft and the 239 people on board haven't been seen since
How often should you wash your jeans? The definitive answer
Some denim purists argue that washing jeans ruins the fabric. Others shudder at the thought of wearing dirty clothes. Who is right?
Nadya Okamoto: The 19-year-old period rights charity founder on #MeToo, Trump, and why menstrual hygiene is a right
The teenager talks to IBTimes UK about homelessness, sexual assault, and founding a world-renowned charity in high school.
What is The Storm? Conspiracy theory that mysterious White House official QAnon is leaking secrets
A vocal minority of Donald Trump supporters believe a White House official is tipping them off on 4Chan.
I was raised as gender neutral in the 1980s - this is what it was like
Gender neutral parenting is currently a hot topic, but RF Jurjevics' parents took this approach decades before it was heard of in the mainstream.
What is 'hentai', the second most popular Pornhub search term after 'lesbian'?
Hentai porn has grown in popularity in the past few years - but what is it?
Anonymous Bitcoin philanthropist will match $4m in donations to research mental health benefits of MDMA
The Pineapple Fund will match donations to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies dollar for dollar.
Nine stunning photos of Haitian culture to show it's not a 'shithole country'
Donald Trump allegedly labelled Haiti and nations in Africa as "shithole" countries. However, the island has a fascinating history and rich culture.
Why the plastic bottles you recycle will probably still end up in a landfill
The UK government has announced its latest pledge in the war against plastic. But where do the plastic bottles we recycle end up?
Who are the yakuza? Gang boss Shigeharu Shirai arrested after tattoo photo goes viral in Japan
Gangland body art shared on Facebook leads Thai police to yakuza boss Shigeharu Shirai after 15 years on the run.
Human trafficking: Why we are all guilty of supporting the modern slave trade
Dr Kimberley Mehlman-Orozco, an expert in human trafficking, speaks to IBTimes UK about the bleak reality of how almost every industry is tarnished by slavery.
The Seinfeld Strategy: Could Jerry Seinfeld's secret of success stop you procrastinating?
Standup comedian's stay-focused approach to achieving his goals is backed by psychologists as the best way of getting what you want.
What is a strep blood infection, and how did it kill a 12-year-old whose symptoms were mistaken for flu?
Alyssa Alcaraz's organs shut down just a few hours after she was rushed to the emergency ward in California.
Trailblazing gay soldier pans 'OK to cry' British Army ad targeting minorities
The Army must recruit soldiers who know 'bringing death and destruction to the enemy' are its core principles said James Wharton, who served in Iraq.
Woman groped while wearing 'glitter breasts' will hold march to raise awareness of sexual consent
A man grabbed Madeline Anello-Kitzmiller's breast at a festival in New Zealand. The 20-year-old now plans to hold a protest against sexual harassment and assault.
Winter Olympics 2018: Will North Korean athletes who 'fail' in PyeongChang be punished by Kim Jong-un?
Speculation has swirled for decades that everyone from North Korean footballers to coaches are punished for not dominating international sporting championships.
Public toilets and private affairs: Why the history of gay cruising deserves an exhibition
George Michael was outed as gay after being arrested for cruising, but a new exhibition celebrates the underground culture of anonymous gay sex in toilets
What is endometriosis and how did it fuse a glamour model's organs together?
Around 1.5m women in the UK, including Carla Cressy, are currently living with the little-understood condition
Face yoga: The truth about this skincare fad that claims to make you look years younger
A new study claims that facial yoga can reverse the signs of ageing - but do dermatologists agree?
India's only gay prince is opening his palace up to vulnerable LGBT people
Manvendra Singh Gohil is turning his 15-acre grounds into a home for his community. He was disowned by his family after coming out.
'I feel a harmonious hum': The stories of women who left men for women
IBTimes UK talks to author Candace Walsh about coming out, as she shares extracts from her new book Greetings from Janeland: Women Write More About Leaving Men for Women
These are the questions you should never ask trans people
Caitlyn Jenner hit back at Piers Morgan after he asked her if she's had sex since her transition. We asked three other trans people about the questions it is offensive to ask them
John Worboys: Why is the 'black-cab rapist' being released from prison after less than 10 years?
The black-cab driver is alleged to have carried out more than 100 rapes and sexual assaults on women in London.
Keto: Why the ketogenic diet has been ranked the worst by experts
The low-carb ketogenic diet has come last in a list of regimes recommended by many top health experts.
How to know if your child's smart toy has been hacked
Security experts speak to IBTimes UK about the threat posed by various smart toys, from dolls to watches