This is how we do it: ‘Her work crush led to us having clinging-on-for-dear-life sex’

Growing up gay in the 90s, Verity and Darya lacked the confidence to talk about their desires. Verity’s attraction to a colleague changed all that

This is how we do it: ‘Her work crush led to us having clinging-on-for-dear-life sex’

TL;DR

  • Verity and Darya, together for 20 years, initially lacked sexual confidence and open communication.
  • Verity's infatuation with a colleague triggered a relationship crisis.
  • The crisis led to honest conversations about their sex life and differing sexual needs (Verity as a 'slow burner,' Darya as a 'fast burner').
  • They learned to consciously cultivate desire, moving away from the idea that attraction must be associated with panic or sickness.
  • Their sex life has since become more frequent and fulfilling.