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I have MS and my partner left as she didn’t want to become my carer – now I worry I’ll never meet someone

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For 40 years I thought I was straight but now I fancy a woman – am I actually gay?

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How to kickstart your libido: Schedule sex, sleep for eight hours and book a holiday

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