You're so vain
Do men care more about their bodies than women? By William Leith.

Who wants to be a trophy wife?
Arm candy is alive and kicking. Funny business, marriage, says Rachel Cooke.

'Sting says I shop for Britain. I don't I shop for Europe'
Fuelled by yoga, meditation and broccoli, Trudie Styler busies herself these days producing films and organic olive oil. She talks control freakery, acting and puppy love with Geraldine Bedell.

High-flying, adored and siliconised
Argentina imports more silicone implants per capita than any other country in the world - but does cosmetic perfection make its women happy? John Carlin finds out.

What would Jesus do?
Former $2000-a-night stripper Heather Veitch, now a born-again Christian, tells Gaby Wood why she's bringing the gospel to the 'adult industry'.

What I know about women...
John Mortimer, 83, writer and barrister

What I know about men...
Meg Mathews 40, divorced, one child

Pencil skirts? Check. City shorts? Check. Mod macs? Check. M&S ticks our boxes ...
Marks & Spencer's grand renaissance might be yesterday's news, but the clothes still look good today, says Polly Vernon.

Am I too old for... clothes?
What's an image-conscious girl to wear as she slides tragically towards her forties, asks Mimi Spencer.

How I get dressed
Sharleen Spiteri, 38, singer

What's your red-carpet dress age?
The current generation of celebrity women seem oddly rubbish at remembering not to dress like they're 7, says Polly Vernon.

Beds, knobs and statistics
It's the latest literary trend: female writers totting up their one-night stands. But who cares and who's counting, says Polly Vernon.

The ex files
Each month two former lovers explain what went wrong.

Alternative Health
Is there a decent herbal alternative to IVF? How can my husband stop his gums bleeding? Each month our top expert Susan Clark answers your questions.

The Beauty Test
Every month Kathleen Baird-Murray tests a range of products that are good, bad and downright ugly. This time around its bright red lipsticks, lip balms and seductive scents.

Beauty Queen
Should you use soap and water on your face, or shampoo your hair daily? Each month Kathy Phillips answers your questions.

My life in highlights
Kathryn Flett thinks a great cut and colour is better than sex and therapy combined.

Life on the knife edge...
Each month our guinea pig tries a treatment. This month: Restylane

Shami Chakrabarti
Director of Liberty, 36, at home in London.

What it feels like for a man
Is it possible to judge a chap from the books on his shelf, asks Robert McCrum.