Sex File: My husband’s grief has affected our intimacy — what can I do?

"Basically, when someone who was a huge part of your life suddenly disappears, they take a part of you with them, and it can take a long time to work out how to live with their absence."

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My husband is grieving after the loss of his mum nine months ago, and has lost all desire since. 

I want to support him as best I can, but sex has always been an important part of our marriage and I feel a bit lost and cut out without that connection.