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Helpful hints

To help you keep your sex life in good shape, try the following steps.

Relax

  • If you and your partner relax, sex will be more enjoyable for you both.
  • Try to find out how you can relax. This is different for everyone.
  • When you notice the pressure piling on, stop and think what sex is like when it goes well.
  • Don’t get upset about your sexual failures. It happens to most people at some time.
  • There are many ways you can have sex which don’t involve penetration, such as kissing, stroking and touching.

Talk

  • Talking about your problems can help you find some answers.
  • Talk to your partner or someone you can trust. You may feel embarrassed to begin with, but if it helps your sexual relationships, it will be worth a try.
  • If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone face to face, you could call a helpline that deals with sexual matters. The service is confidential and you don’t need to give them your name.

Take care

  • You can avoid many sexual health problems if you cut down on the risks you take by having safer sex.