Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk Actor and comedian has lived with the brain disorder for a decade The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Billy Connolly’s most intimate interview yet (by his wife): ‘Comedians never used to worry about what was correct to say. You said it, and soon found out’ Only one person can get to the heart of who the Big Yin is – his partner and carer, psychotherapist Pamela Stephenson Connolly. He talks about how Parkinson’s has changed him, what he misses from being on tour, and living in a hotbed of Trump supporters in Florida The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023
My partner and I used to have amazing sex. Then he came out as asexual We had a great sex life, but intercourse has become a rarity and is no longer so fulfilling. Can our relationship survive? The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
My exhibitionist girlfriend likes sex with the curtains open It is a new relationship and I am finding it difficult to tell her that this makes me uncomfortable. What should I do? The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
I have intrusive thoughts about sex and avoid all relationships I worry that I might not be good in bed, that my body is not attractive or that I might get pregnant The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
My boyfriend is instantly aroused – and climaxes without touching me I wish he could maintain an erection, but he is sleep-deprived, stressed and drinks too much. What can I do to help him change his behaviour? The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
My wife has lost all interest in sex. We haven’t made love for three years – and she won’t get help We are great friends and enjoy each other’s company, but I miss the intimacy The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Will I ever have sex? When I tried I couldn’t get an erection and the girl told all her friends I’m 22, a virgin and scared. How can I get my confidence back? The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
My partner says he doesn’t fancy me, because we are both too ‘old and wrinkled’ We are in our 70s and have been together for more than 30 years. Medical problems have curtailed our sex life in the past and now I am wondering if there is any way back The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023
My partner’s vagina has atrophied – and she is struggling to reach climax Fifteen years since she last had sex, and following a hysterectomy, penetration is uncomfortable for her. Are there ways I can help? The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
My husband turns me on – but I can’t stay lubricated during sex I wonder if antidepressants could be the cause and, if so, what I should do to address this? The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023
I recently got sober – and have stopped enjoying sex with my husband We used to have sex while drunk or hungover, but now I realise his foreplay is rough and he doesn’t have good rhythm. How can we improve our emotional and physical connection? The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
I have a generous new sexual partner - but I can’t get him to climax. Am I failing him? He has no erectile problems, and says he is happy to see me orgasm, but I feel guilty. Even oral sex doesn’t work The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
I would like a partner – but I can’t imagine revealing my body to a man again My sexual confidence has plummeted as a result of ageing and a mastectomy. Is there any way to move past this problem? The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 My wife and I have stopped having sex. Are my fetishes to blame? She has started sleeping on the couch on our scheduled ‘spicy date’ nights. I feel as though we are falling apart
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 I moved my date’s hand off my breast and he took it badly. Should I have said something instead? I thought I’d found an acceptable way to communicate what I was and wasn’t comfortable with. Would it have been better to put it into words?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 I am 25 and have never been kissed. Have I missed my chance? How do I go on a date and admit I have never been intimate with anyone? I feel so ashamed of being a virgin
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023 I can only climax in one position. Why do my lovers try to talk me out of it? This was never an issue with my ex-husband. But now, whenever I specify my preference to be on top, partners try to coax me into the missionary position
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 My husband watches porn during sex. It makes me feel useless and unattractive I am starting to feel seriously resentful towards him. After three decades together, what is the best way forward?
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023 I have never been able to climax during sex. Is my masturbation style to blame? Sex with my first partner has been great for both of us, but I would like to learn how to become a more satisfied and satisfying lover
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 I’ve met a man and want to start a family – but I’m scared of penetration I’m 26 and in love. How do I get over this fear?
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023 My wife said her ex was a better lover than me – and we haven’t had sex since That was almost 20 years ago and we now have separate bedrooms. Is there any way back?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023 I have panic attacks during sex – and it is torturing my husband Anxiety and depression have severely affected my libido, and I am facing the prospect of a sexless marriage
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023 My wife only wants sex after drinking – and I feel rejected and frustrated Our sex life has waned since having a child, but now when my wife initiates intercourse it is always after alcohol. Should I give up trying?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023 I’m scared to tell my new partner about what happens when I orgasm My disability is affecting my sex life and I haven’t slept with anyone in 11 years. Now I’ve met someone I like, but I don’t know how to talk to him about it