10 ways to kick-start your love life

Play at romance

When your relationship was in the exciting honeymoon period, you probably needed little excuse to have sex, and arousal came easily to you. After years together, a quick grope on the sofa is unlikely to have the same effect. ‘You need to work harder but, for many couples, love-making improves with time, as you know what you want from each other - and what you don't,' says Jean. ‘It sounds corny but a candlelit bedroom, soft music and a nice massage work wonders for most women.'