My elderly mother has never had an orgasm. Is it too late for her to try?
My 83-year-old mother recently confessed to me that she has never had an orgasm. My father has a terminal illness and, realistically, won’t be with us much…
I used to be an escort, and a former client wants to be friends. What should I do?
Until four years ago, I was a sex worker – specifically, a high-end escort. In my experience, when clients treat you with respect and understand the boundaries, it’s possible to form a relationship not unlike that…
My partner wants an open relationship, but is also jealous of my friendships with women
Dear Annalisa, My partner and I have been in a relationship for many years, have a child together, and have had our ups and downs along…
My husband is unfaithful and wants an open relationship. Is it time for us to split?
Dear Annalisa, We are gay men in our mid 40s, who have been together 20 years. From the outside, we have a fantastic life: very well-paid,…
My best friend and I disagreed over talking about sex – now she’s no longer speaking to me
Dear Annalisa, I’m having a problem with my closest friend, who is refusing to speak to me. We disagree on how acceptable it is to talk about…
I live with a younger man who denies our sexual history
Dear Annalisa, I met “Jon” (not his real name) eight years ago when I was 59 and he was 22. He actually cruised me on a…
I’ve fallen in love with a colleague – but I’m married with children. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m 40 and married with three children. I have a loving wife and a career that, while it doesn’t pay that much, keeps me…
I wish I could be more interested in sex with my partner of 20 years. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My partner and I have been together for 20 years; we have a child together. I met him in my late 20s, and our…
My boyfriend and I have great sex, but sometimes wonder if that is all we have. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My partner and I met more than a decade ago when I was in my late 20s and he was in his 30s. He…
A friend is flirting with my husband. She cheats on all her partners, so I don’t trust her. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa One of my oldest and closest friends seems attracted to my husband. She is not overtly inappropriate, and I feel her behaviour is unaware…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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