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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Pamela Stephenson Connolly

My wife has no libido. Should I sleep with other people, as she suggests?

An image of a man and woman lying side by side
‘In the past, she was more likely to suggest new things.’ Composite: Getty/Guardian Design

My wife of 21 years has no sex drive. It has been seven months since we last had sex. Previous breaks have been up to a year. These might be interrupted by a one-off encounter or a week of almost daily occurrences. I have been faithful to her since we became exclusive; I assume the same for her.

We are both healthy and fit for our ages (mid 40s), and have two children. Her sex drive started to wane after a gynaecological surgery. In contrast, my sex drive is as high as ever. I’ve always tried to be conscious of her needs and made a significant effort for her to achieve orgasm.

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