Search Sky Style
Got a sex related problem and need help? Simone Bienne is a Sex and Relationship Therapist, as well as an award winning Radio and TV host.
Dear Simone, A few weeks ago I met a wonderful new man and I’m falling fast and hard for him. I’m pretty sure he feels the same and we’re spending every minute we can together. We’re yet to sleep together and I’ve been putting it off because I’m worried about having “the magic number” talk. I spent my University years being rather, erm, promiscuous and while I was always sensible and safe, I wasn’t all that fussy. I’ve grown up a lot since then, but I’m still worried my new man will judge me when I reveal my conquests. I’ve lied about this issue in the past, but I think this relationship has real potential and I want to be honest from the start. I’m just terrified that honesty will have him running for the hills. What should I do?
Your honesty will have him running for the hills only if his previous girlfriends were clones of Maria from The Sound of Music. After all, how many women do you know that have had more men in their beds than they were proud of when they found “the one”? Not that many? Exactly. It’s time to accept the fact that you have a past. Getting together with someone shouldn’t mean you have to deny it. Or become half the person you are. You learn from relationships. About your wants. Your needs. Your boundaries. And that makes you more ready for the one you’re in now. And as for your flings: the same theory applies. So accept the fun of the past. And celebrate it. Especially as you clearly want something more today. That said, I don’t think you should tell your new man the whole truth. After all, how will it benefit the relationship? Imagine asking him the question. If he says he’s slept with a high number, you could think he’s a player. If he says a low number you could think he’s inexperienced, or worse - not over his first lover. Put simply. The numbers game is a high-risk strategy, with the outcome of future jealousy, insecurity and envy not stacked in anyone’s favour. And it’s exactly because of this, I feel confident your bloke won’t ask you the question. Deep down, just like you he won’t want to hear the truth. And at the same time, he’ll be busy on working out how he can deny his past when you ask him the same question yourself.
Live out your sex fantasties with some help from Style's sexpert Simone Bienne
What better way to kick of 2009 than with a whole new look?
This documentary is based on the story of Holly Wells’ parents, Kevin and Nicola, who reveal exclusive...
It’s all in the details, dear friends. Check out our top tips for spring accessorising…
Dark circles be gone! Find out what we really think of these three cover-ups
As part of Sky Real Lives Extraordinary Weight Stories season we meet one of the many women ...
As the norovirus sweeps the nation find out how you can prevent catching the winter vomiting...