DEAR DEIDRE: I’ve had a few health scares and have completely lost my mojo in the bedroom.
My wife and I had a great sexual relationship until I started getting angina. I later had a heart attack and now I’m on medication, which I’ve been taking for 18 months.
I’m 67 and really want to get some intimacy back in our relationship but I’m not sure what to do about it.
I presume that this medication is saving my life, but what about saving my sex life?
My wife is 62 and she’s very supportive of me and tells me not to worry about the lack of sex – but I do. I want to show her how much I love her.
I’m now getting a lot of anxiety too and I think it’s down to the complete lack of intimacy in my life. I keep worrying about it.
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DEIDRE SAYS: This can sometimes happen, especially if you are on medication to bring down your blood pressure.
Do talk to your doctor again and ask for a referral back to your consultant to tweak the medication.
A good sex life is important for your physical and mental health, so there is no need to be feeling embarrassed.
There are plenty of ways of enjoying intimacy without full sexual intercourse and my support pack on Couples Massage may help to reignite those feelings.
My support pack, Living With Anxiety, will also help you to relax.
Sarah Carter is a health and wellness expert residing in the UK. With a background in healthcare, she offers evidence-based advice on fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, promoting healthier living for readers.
