Is my husband menopausal? He has stopped initiating sex...

Q.I think my husband, who is 56, is going through the male menopause. He seems to be anxious most of the time and sensitive to the slightest criticism. He has also stopped initiating sex and seems more interested in getting a good night’s sleep. What can I do? I am post-menopausal myself.

A.It can be difficult to get the balance right in a sexual relationship. You are over the -menopause and want to continue having sex, but your husband is not interested.

It’s important to acknowledge that sex is something you still enjoy. I imagine that, over the years, you had an active sex life that was a part of building your intimacy. Sexually, your body is probably not responding in the way it did when you were much younger. But physical intimacy is rewarding at any age and is important for maintaining a good, loving relationship.