To answer your questions: Let me first say that this doesn't seem to be an age related thing as it's pretty much always been this way. But as I say it seems to be more my problem now that as I get older I just want to enjoy the sex more and it's not a high priority for her nor has it ever been. It's one of the few things in life that's free, healthy and very enjoyable and as we've been together so long there's also no fear of STD's which makes enjoyment even greater as there's no need to worry about protection and we still love each other. We are both physically active, healthy and in good shape. It's just frustrating for me. I'll do anything for her but getting her to want it or reciprocate is difficult. I was wondering if the oral problem can be related to sensitivity or pain but she just doesn't seem to want to answer. 1 - She will give oral to me but only if I ask for it which is another point of contention and then I have to warn her before orgasm as she will not continue at that point. Which is Ok, I know that is also common except that usually there is some delay in the play and leads to a bit of a let down. 2. We do have sex afterwards and she will orgasm or at least it seems that way during intercouse but again she is not one to experiment with different positions and questions what i'm doing if i try moving her about a bit. But then I cannot seem to get a respponse of whether she likes it or not. But she ususally complies. It would be more pleasing to me if she were a bit more proactive and I have told her this many times. 3. yes 5. Yes, one child. We tried for more but after several miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy we surmised it wasn't to be and we gave up. 5. Yes, Catholic as am I, but I know enough other Catholic women where I'm not sure this is the issue although I suppose it could be in some cases. I've suspected there is more to this issue than just putting a halt to the oral. After 25years of marriage is it a hopeless thought that my wife can turn into the vixen of my dreams ? I know from my point of view it's possible as the attraction is still there. Talking about it with her can be difficult as I have tried both during and otherwise. She always seems to want to turn it into a joke or makes wisecracks, such as "Is that all you think about" which possibly is her way to avoid dealing with it or feeling uncomfortable talking about it. Is there any help for the hopeless ? Thanks