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We can't sleep in the same bed and I'm worried about our sex life

We can't sleep in the same bed and I'm worried about our sex life

Dear Roe: This simple issue is causing serious stress in our relationship. Any advice?

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 07:00
‘After six months I feel my partner should know if he wants to be in a relationship’

‘After six months I feel my partner should know if he wants to be in a relationship’

Dear Roe: ‘He says he is still confused about what he is looking for after his divorce’

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 07:00
‘My girlfriend is sexting another man and thinks it’s not cheating’

‘My girlfriend is sexting another man and thinks it’s not cheating’

Dear Roe: ‘She acts like she didn’t really do anything wrong, which seems crazy to me’

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 06:00
‘How do we reinvigorate our sex life after 13 years together?’

‘How do we reinvigorate our sex life after 13 years together?’

Ask Roe: ‘We have brought up the idea of spicing things up... Any advice that doesn’t involve using whipped cream?’

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 07:00
‘My boyfriend has lost his libido and I don’t know what to do’

‘My boyfriend has lost his libido and I don’t know what to do’

Ask Roe: ‘He refuses to discuss it and seems content to continue living this way. I cannot’

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 07:00
‘My boyfriend doesn’t want to have sex when I have my period’

‘My boyfriend doesn’t want to have sex when I have my period’

Ask Roe: ‘The idea of nonreciprocal sexual activity just feels off’

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 07:00
‘My partner of 16 years is cheating on me but I can’t imagine life without him’

‘My partner of 16 years is cheating on me but I can’t imagine life without him’

Had I not seen the texts I believe he would still be in touch with her

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 07:00
‘My ex was a terrible person but I can’t stop looking at his social media’

‘My ex was a terrible person but I can’t stop looking at his social media’

Ask Roe: He’s with a beautiful woman, and I torture myself by looking at their profiles

Sun Oct 21 2018 - 07:00
‘Should I try to rekindle my holiday romance?’

‘Should I try to rekindle my holiday romance?’

Ask Roe: We never discussed doing long distance. I’m haunted I never brought it up

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 07:00
‘The Pill is making me sick, but my boyfriend won’t wear condoms’

‘The Pill is making me sick, but my boyfriend won’t wear condoms’

Some women’s bodies are incompatible with hormonal birth control. You may be one of them

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 07:00
‘I like being single but dread going to weddings. What can I do?’

‘I like being single but dread going to weddings. What can I do?’

Ask Roe: ‘I find it hard to psych myself up for a day of mingling – and some standing alone’

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 07:00
‘My 15-year-old son wants to dress in girls’ clothing’

‘My 15-year-old son wants to dress in girls’ clothing’

My son is convinced he’s genderfluid. He has told me that’s it’s not a passing phase

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 06:40
‘We’ve been together 18 months but my boyfriend won’t have sex with me’

‘We’ve been together 18 months but my boyfriend won’t have sex with me’

He admitted he loves me once but he never ever says ‘I love you’

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 07:00
‘Do I have to tell a guy I’m a virgin?’

‘Do I have to tell a guy I’m a virgin?’

I’m worried he’ll think I’ll turn out to be clingy or in love with him or something

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 07:00
I’m a PhD student and I keep fantasising about my supervisor. What should I do?

I’m a PhD student and I keep fantasising about my supervisor. What should I do?

He’s not even incredibly good-looking, but I just find how his mind works irresistible

Sun Sept 02 2018 - 07:00
‘How do I know if I’m any good at sex?’

‘How do I know if I’m any good at sex?’

Ask Roe: I’ve read that women often feel uncomfortable asking for what they want

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 07:00
‘My flatmate walks around naked and I don’t like it’

‘My flatmate walks around naked and I don’t like it’

Ask Roe: Does this count as her violating my consent, and what can I do?

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 07:00
‘I have panic attacks for weeks after I have sex’

‘I have panic attacks for weeks after I have sex’

Ask Roe: This has made me want to have sex less as I fear the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 07:00
‘I love my fiance but worry about being with one person for the rest of my life’

‘I love my fiance but worry about being with one person for the rest of my life’

Dear Roe: Am I being arrogant thinking I am above marriage?

Sun Aug 05 2018 - 00:00
‘I’m worried I am addicted to my ex’

‘I’m worried I am addicted to my ex’

We were a terrible couple – we should never have been together – but I can’t stop thinking about having sex with him

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 07:00
‘Our son has come out as gay. How do we support him?’

‘Our son has come out as gay. How do we support him?’

Ask Roe: We’re worried our own beliefs stopped him speaking to us sooner

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 07:00
‘I'm dating a guy I really like but am tempted to sleep with someone else’

‘I'm dating a guy I really like but am tempted to sleep with someone else’

‘Even though I’m not in an exclusive relationship, I think I’d feel like it was cheating’

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 07:00
‘I use dating apps but find them terrible. What am I doing wrong?’

‘I use dating apps but find them terrible. What am I doing wrong?’

Ask Roe: I find dating apps to be a mess of boring messages and empty profiles

Sun Jul 08 2018 - 07:00
‘I feel like I’m ruining the mood by asking for condoms’

‘I feel like I’m ruining the mood by asking for condoms’

If we’re so focused on being ‘sexy’ that we end up having bad sex, something is seriously rotten

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 06:30
‘I am madly in love with a man who has dumped me’

‘I am madly in love with a man who has dumped me’

Ask Roe: It has been five months since he called it day but I believe he is the love of my life

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 16:00
‘I’ve met a really kind, attractive man but I’ve noticed he used to be skinnier’

‘I’ve met a really kind, attractive man but I’ve noticed he used to be skinnier’

Ask Roe: Judging a new man by his old, slimmer photos

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 07:00
‘I’m in love with a woman in work. Should I tell her?’

‘I’m in love with a woman in work. Should I tell her?’

I am in two minds about saying something, as she has a boyfriend. I want to tell her so she knows how I feel

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 07:00
‘I’m 45, we’ve not had sex in ages and now my husband is watching porn’

‘I’m 45, we’ve not had sex in ages and now my husband is watching porn’

Ask Roe: ‘How can I forgive him and can our relationship ever recover?’

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 07:00
I’m a pro-choice woman but don’t feel joy after the referendum

I’m a pro-choice woman but don’t feel joy after the referendum

Opinion: Anger and sadness can co-exist with relief and gratitude. They don’t negate one another

Mon May 28 2018 - 12:10
He says I’m the love of his life and I don’t know how to leave him

He says I’m the love of his life and I don’t know how to leave him

Ask Roe: ‘I have tried to break up so often, but he is not letting the relationship go’

Sun May 27 2018 - 07:00
‘My boyfriend loses interest in sex after he orgasms’

‘My boyfriend loses interest in sex after he orgasms’

Ask Roe: I know he genuinely loves me and I love him but I find this situation very frustrating

Sun May 20 2018 - 09:40
‘My girlfriend has put on weight and I’m not attracted to her any more’

‘My girlfriend has put on weight and I’m not attracted to her any more’

Ask Roe: I know this question doesn’t make me look great

Sun May 13 2018 - 07:00
‘I’m 38 and divorced, so why do men in their 20s want to date me?’

‘I’m 38 and divorced, so why do men in their 20s want to date me?’

Ask Roe: I want to start a new relationship but am wary that younger men just want sex

Sat May 05 2018 - 12:00
‘I’m in love with a man I’m having sex with but he doesn’t love me back’

‘I’m in love with a man I’m having sex with but he doesn’t love me back’

At the start it was pretty casual, but about two months ago I realised I was falling for him

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 06:00
‘I’m worried about my judgment when it comes to sex’

‘I’m worried about my judgment when it comes to sex’

Ask Roe: I was sexually assaulted and am worried it has messed up my idea of sex

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 07:00
‘My younger sister is having one-night stands with random men’

‘My younger sister is having one-night stands with random men’

Dear Roe: How can I make her see that she needs to be careful?

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 07:00
‘How do I stop faking orgasms?’

‘How do I stop faking orgasms?’

At the heart of this issue is our prioritising of male pleasure and the male ego over women’s sexual fulfilment

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 07:00
Everything you want to know about consent but were afraid to ask

Everything you want to know about consent but were afraid to ask

A troubling lesson from the Belfast rape trial is that our understanding of what consent is is unclear

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
‘My partner lasts only a few minutes in bed. Any advice?’

‘My partner lasts only a few minutes in bed. Any advice?’

Dear Roe: He’s generous with oral sex, but don’t I know how to deal with his problem

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 07:00
Our ‘shock’ at sex, porn and misogyny prevents vital conversations

Our ‘shock’ at sex, porn and misogyny prevents vital conversations

We are refusing to engage with these issues and acknowledge uncomfortable truths

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
My partner wants sex every night and sulks if I don’t agree

My partner wants sex every night and sulks if I don’t agree

Dear Roe: I’ve spoken to him many times, but he reverts to the same behaviour

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 07:00
How do I tell my colleagues I’m gay?

How do I tell my colleagues I’m gay?

Dear Roe: Finance worker has kept his sexuality to himself but wants that to change

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 07:00
My gender-neutral friend wants to be described as ‘them’

My gender-neutral friend wants to be described as ‘them’

I want to be supportive but it’s difficult. I don’t understand what gender nonbinary is

Sun Mar 04 2018 - 07:01
‘Sex is difficult and sometimes impossible for me’

‘Sex is difficult and sometimes impossible for me’

Dear Roe: After Googling I think I may have vaginismus, but I’m not sure

Sun Mar 04 2018 - 07:00
‘How do I know if someone is flirting with me?’

‘How do I know if someone is flirting with me?’

Dear Roe: ‘I’m a guy in my mid-20s who finds it difficult to know when somebody is into me’

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 07:00
‘When should I ask a casual partner about his sexual health?’

‘When should I ask a casual partner about his sexual health?’

Ask Roe: I enjoy casual sex, and use condoms, but I’m paranoid about catching an STI

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 14:48
‘My partner has no sexual appetite. I’m considering visiting an escort’

‘My partner has no sexual appetite. I’m considering visiting an escort’

Our relationship is perfect in every other way and I don’t want it to end

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 07:00
I’m seeing a bisexual man who hasn’t dated men before

I’m seeing a bisexual man who hasn’t dated men before

I’m worried about spending more time with him only to discover he's not interested in me

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 00:00
Why do we pretend the female orgasm is an elusive mystery?

Why do we pretend the female orgasm is an elusive mystery?

Damaging stereotypes limit the types of sexual pleasure that women should have

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 07:00
‘I’ve never dated anyone or had sex. I feel like a failure’

‘I’ve never dated anyone or had sex. I feel like a failure’

This makes it harder for me to try going on dates, even though I want to

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 00:00
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