Sex File: Caring is taking a toll on our lovemaking

"Sometimes adversity brings people closer together and, during hardship, sex can soothe in a way that kind words can't. It's not a cure-all, though..."

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024 - 10:15

Suzi Godson

I am 49 and the mother of a teenage son with profound additional needs.

My husband and I have managed to stay connected amid all the hardship and joy, but lately our role as carers has been impacting our sex life.

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