Boyfriend’s back injury has curtailed our sex life. I miss it

Q. My partner of five years had an accident at work last year and damaged his back.

He is making a slow recovery, but the injury has put a damper on our sex life. The fun and spontaneity have gone. We are afraid every sudden movement could hurt his back. I don’t want to be selfish, but I miss this key part of our relationship. We are both in our early 30s and plan to get married at the end of the year.

A. It is good that your partner is making a recovery. And his injury does not end the sexual side of his life — certainly not yours.