I am 39 and I'm glad to say I've just embarked on a passionate new love affair. The only trouble is, I am finding myself embarrassingly "dry" these days. Why?

Well, you could be a bit out of practice. However, it is common for women to secrete less as they come up to their 40s. If the problem is really severe, ask your doc to check your female hormone levels.

However, it's probable you can overcome this difficulty by simply buying one of the many good lubricants which are available these days. For instance, K-Y Jelly is sold in every chemist's shop in Sussex. Alternatively, there are some quite sensuous lubricants which are available online from sites such as www.sh-womenstore.com.