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Unhappy couple lying in bed
Sex File: He uses sex to resolve our rows
"Figuring out the unspoken subtext for arguments is important because when you focus on the wrong problem, you end up with the wrong solution."

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Upset, bedroom and woman in argument with her husband for divorce, marriage problem or breakup. Sad, depression and female perso
Sex File: My partner has put on weight and our sex life is suffering
If your partner feels ashamed of his body, it's going to be hard for him to be emotionally and physically intimate with you

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Love conflict
Sex File: Should I settle for a man who does not want to experiment in bed? 
"It isn't fair to compare a new sexual relationship to one that had years to mature. A sexual relationship with someone you have only just met is unlikely to make you feel the same way as you did in a marriage that lasted more than a decade."

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Young couple having problems while renovating their apartment.
Sex File: Our house renovation is ruining our sex life 
"DIY renovation is great fun in the summer but as we head into winter the best advice I can give you is to finish one room - your bedroom - as completely as you can and make it warm."

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Mid age couple enjoy conversation sitting on sofa in living room
Sex File: Should I tell him about my fling?
"The internet throws up options like 'soon-to-be partner again' or 'partner in reconciliation' but they are a bit of a mouthful and, since this letter is about your renewed sexual relationship, 'sex-husband' is a bit more fun."

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Upset woman thinking about relationship problems and lover indifference
Sex File: Everything about my husband turns me off 
"Lots of women feel overwhelmed by the double burden of parenting and domestic responsibility, and if a husband doesn't pull his weight or appreciate how much his wife does, resentment is inevitable."

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Upset woman thinking about relationship problems and lover indifference
Sex File: His post-partum body-shaming has put me off sex 
"Explain to him that his criticism has damaged your experience of sexual intimacy. I don't think any man would like to know that his wife feels she is simply a "convenient presence" in the bed."

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Upset woman sitting on bed with partner sleeping in background
Sex File: We're too young for a sex drought, should we break up?
We're in our 30s but our (once great) sex life has fallen off a cliff

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Couple at restaurant.
Sex File: I'm a widower and the women I date want to move faster than I do
Is everyone wanting immediacy in their relationships or is the problem with me?

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Young couple on the bed; problems in the bedroom
Sex File: Should I confess to my hot crush? 
"I do know that when you are in the throes of a hot crush it is difficult to think rationally about the real-world consequences of infidelity, so let me spell that out for you."

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Woman thinking with man in the background
Sex File: Our sex drives never seem to be in sync, how do we close our libido gap?
How do we get mutual passion back at the same time?

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Man in bed with mature woman thinking
Sex File: I feel no attraction to the grumpy old man my husband has become
I'm in my fifties and feel I could still be enjoying a decent sex life

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking romantic
Sex File: Am I letting my wife down in bed?
I would be happy having sex once every week or two, whereas she would like to have it at least twice a week

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Man and woman lying in white linen bed
Sex File: How do I tell him I want more excitement in bed?
Excitement and pleasure are probably things that he really wants to provide for you; however, he is not a mindreader

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Happy mature woman in casual clothes using cellphone for online shopping from home.
Sex File: My husband of 20 years is happy for me to take a lover
Is that a bad idea?

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Happy couple of tourists dragging their suitcases on the street.
Sex File: Help! I'm stressed about holiday sex
Sex has fallen by the wayside. I think she is hoping this holiday will change things, but I'm already worried about the pressure to perform...

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Sleeping in late
Sex File: Caring is taking a toll on our lovemaking 
"Sometimes adversity brings people closer together and, during hardship, sex can soothe in a way that kind words can't. It's not a cure-all, though..."

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Couple in bedroom
Sex File: I can't get over her office flirtation 
It is almost impossible to feel desire for someone you don't trust

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Sleeping with a snorer
Sex File: Will separate beds mean the end of our lovemaking?
Sleeping together keeps you connected and obviously increases the opportunities for spontaneous sex

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Upset girlfriend thinking about relationship problems with lover
Sex File: I'm too sad to talk, but find lovemaking helps  
"Bereavement affects everyone differently, but it is not uncommon for people who are grieving to seek physical intimacy as a way to feel connected, comforted and less alone."

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Upset couple sitting on opposite ends of bed after a fight
Sex File: I get a headache when I orgasm 
"Sex headaches are not common, but are well documented and well researched. Men are nearly twice as likely to have them as women and they can occur at any age."

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

emotional young woman taking leave of her boyfriend
Sex File: I'm married and have a crush on my neighbour
"When someone starts camping in your head, it often means that you are camping in their head too. It always begins very innocently..."

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Couple sleeping and hugging happy in white bed
Sex File: We’re too young for our sex life to be over
My girlfriend and I are in our early 30s and our sex life has dwindled massively. We’ve only been together for two years, living together for one.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

What happens under the covers, stays under the covers
Sex File: My adult kids are cramping my sex life 
"It sounds as though, having spent the past 10 years prioritising your children's needs over your own, some part of you is afraid that they will judge you for enjoying yourself."

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Couple having arguments and sexual problems in bed.
Sex File: Has Ozempic killed my libido?
"Like all new medications, Ozempic has various side effects, the most common being nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea and constipation, but recently there have been rumblings about its impact on libido and sexual function."

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Side view of gorgeous young woman sleeping while her husband is hugging her
Sex File: Neither of us can be bothered to have sex after having our first baby
'How do we make sure we don't let things drift too long?'

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Woman Is Upset With Her Husband At Home
Sex File: He's too loud in bed - how do I tell him? 
"There is no consensus on what is the right amount of noise to make during sex, but most people consider some to be a valuable form of communication."

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Three-way therapy for throuples? Yes please — and demand in Cork is growing 
Three-way therapy for throuples? Yes please — and demand in Cork is growing 
'Throuples' seeking professional therapy are changing the face of traditional marriage counselling as demand for three-way therapy sessions rises, says one Cork-based practitioner

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Man relaxing on the couch at home and using his mobile phone
Sex File: Thought of getting into bed with a new woman is scary 
"Doing something you have not done for a long time is always scary, but it can help to break it down into steps."

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Love - you have to feel it to know what it is
Sex File: I can't match her empty-nest energy
"You feel exhausted by your wife's determination to reinvigorate your sex life, but her new-found energy and enthusiasm is not an unusual response to the empty nest."

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Boyfriend Spying On His Girlfriend While She Uses Smart Phone
Sex File: My wife's new porn habit is a turn-off
She's suggested watching it together or incorporating things she's seen into our sex life

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Sad woman sitting on bed with partner sleeping in background
Sex File: Is it too late to spice things up?
I feel sad at the thought of never having the kind of sex I've fantasised about

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Happy couple sitting at counter and drinking coffee
Sex File: Can a friend with benefits help me?
The term 'friends with benefits' is often misused. Most of the time, the people involved are not actually interested in being friends, they are only interested in finding someone to have casual sex with.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Sad man in bed with his wife ahead of him
Sex File: Why does he reject me in bed?
"...[chemotherapy] can cause nerve damage which can interfere with sexual function. Although sexual problems are usually at their worst during and right after treatment, they can also begin after it ends."

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

There to offer comfort and support for each other
Sex File: Can I make my marriage as hot as my affair?
Infidelity rocks a marriage to its core, and rebuilding it can take years

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Relationship problems
Sex File: I love quickies but my husband doesn't 
Quickies are a great way to remain sexually connected. They offer passion, intensity and spontaneity

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Mature couple sleeping.
Sex File: My husband has retired - and gone off sex 
He has become obsessed with his hobbies and he seems less interested in spending time together than before

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Fallout after a disagreement
Sex File: I've fallen out of lust with my wife
"Often, when there is mismatched desire, it is assumed that the woman is the one who doesn't want sex, but low libido affects just as many men."

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Man is tired
Sex File: He has put on weight and now I don't fancy him 
"People don't suddenly double in size for no reason — serious weight gain can often be traced to chronic stress or other changes in a person's life"

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

My beautiful woman.
Sex File: I can't keep up with my new, younger man
Who can tell whether people who have more sex have happier relationships, or people who have happier relationships have more sex?

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Things don't feel the same anymore
Sex File: I can't move on from her affair
"Unless a couple make a mutually agreed decision to open up their relationship, sleeping with someone else throws a hand grenade into any marriage, and people often react in strange ways."

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Sad woman thinking over a problem, man sitting aside
Sex File: We've separated but still sleep together 
'It's definitely not make-up sex, I'm clear I want to move on, so why can't I stop?'

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Text Dry January on the decorative lightbox and empty wine glass isolated on blue background
Sex File: Why does my husband hate sober sex? 
'My husband and I are doing Dry January and potentially the months beyond'

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Smartphone obsession causing problems in marriages
Sex File: My husband's phone addiction is ruining our sex life
When we get to bed he says he's tired but then reaches for his screen

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

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