Wow, thanks for all responses.
Because of her health, my wife has MS, along with the meds sex is a low priority for her. Her worry is that as it was very very important to me, the lack of it now would cause us problems.

I have recently been able to work out my gender and sexual sides, since then sex has not been so important, although nice when it happens.

Going to bed without the slap on etc, I am a bloke, so shouldn't be a problem, but one thing with MS (multiple sclerosis) is it deadens things, there is very low libido, so spontanious intimacy is out. It gets very complicated.

At the moment the queston, if you had to choose what would do, is being talked about for the future.

Couples do split up due to sexual problems, one partner then strays etc. I have no intention of seeking others for sex, our relationship is too important.

It is great that we can talk about all the probelms associated with her health and my CD and all the issues that brings.

I value all your inputs.
Thanks
xx