A reader recently wrote to a how-to advice column about his discomfort with having sex without a condom. He explained that he passed out after his first two experiences without one and has since avoided condomless sex. He described feeling physically queasy and emotionally uncomfortable during such encounters, even when using lubrication. He also expressed concern that his reaction might be making his wife feel self-conscious about her body. The columnist suggested that his anxiety might be linked to early sex education that framed sex as something to be feared, and recommended therapy as a way to explore and address the issue. Another reader wrote about feeling pressured when asking his girlfriend for sexual reciprocity. He explained that she expressed a desire to only pleasure him and not seek her own orgasm. He mentioned that he had stopped initiating sex and let her take the lead, but this did not resolve his concerns. The columnist noted that while mutual touch is common in relationships, each partner has the right to set their own boundaries. She encouraged the reader to respect his girlfriend’s decision and focus on communication rather than pressure. A third reader, a bisexual man married to a woman, wrote about lying about his past sexual experiences with men. He admitted to having given oral sex to multiple men and bottoming for two as a teenager, but had not disclosed this to his wife. He expressed uncertainty about whether he should confess the truth, noting that his wife had been fairly accepting but uninterested in further discussion. The columnist acknowledged the complexity of coming out and suggested that the reader should only reveal the truth if it causes significant stress or if he is actively lying by withholding the information. She emphasized the importance of honesty and the need to consider both personal and relational impacts.