Sex File: Petty squabbling is spoiling our sex life 

The sex you have with each other reflects your relationship, and you are not going to want to make love to someone if they are getting on your nerves. Picture: iStock 

Our marriage is generally great, but lately my husband and I have been getting on each other's nerves in the evening. This makes it hard to switch moods from minor frustration and create a sexier atmosphere at bedtime. Is there a way we can ring-fence our sex from everything else?

Lots of couples are finding their relationships more challenging at the moment. In fact, research has already picked up on the fact that couples are having more arguments and less sex. In April, a study at Indiana University found that 34% of couples were reporting that lockdown restrictions had led to an escalation in conflict and a decrease in sexual frequency.