I read the original article and I clearly remember all of the qualifications you’re highlighting again here.

As a person who has medical issues of a gynaecological persuasion, among others, and being 50 now even more messed up hormonally than ever, I appreciated that!

I also agree with the main premise of the piece, holding off on the lube.

I’ve had this issue, of not being read closely enough or not understood, myself and find myself flummoxed. I think that when I write, I write clearly — honestly I go to pains to make sure I do.

I think you write clearly.

This is also a good piece though, even standing alone for anyone who hasn’t read the earlier one it’s in reference to.

I enjoy the way you write, along with the subjects you choose to write about. Alongside other things, you are refreshingly open. Hopefully you won’t let these reactions put you off!