Cuddling too much and doing it after dinner: 12 ways you could be ruining your sex life – and how to fix them

Illustrations by Justin Metz. (No real rabbits were used in the making of these images) Illustration: Justin Metz/The Guardian

Your bedroom is too messy

“Studies show that clutter kills libido. A messy and disorganised space can cause stress, which is not good for our sex life,” says sex educator Portia Brown. “You may find yourself thinking, ‘Why haven’t I put away that laundry?’ instead of focusing on pleasure.”