Steve & Mia: Celibate more than a little bit

Q: I've been celibate for six years or more, since perimenopause/menopause. Can't remember the last time I had sex.

What can I do about it? I turn 50 in September.

Mia: Have you been to the doctor and been declared otherwise healthy? If so, stop acting like an old lady. It's time to get a boyfriend and start enjoying life again.

Get rid of the gray - everywhere. Ditch the granny panties and buy sexy lingerie. Watch steamy movies, post an online dating profile and get back in the game of life.

If you don't feel like it at first, fake it. Your body will catch up.

Now, go plan an X-rated birthday to celebrate joining the 50-something club. I hear it's great.

Steve: I'm so excited by what Mia said I can't think straight. Take her advice.

Q: This lady at my church always makes a point of hugging my husband. She goes out of her way to do it, and she hangs on a little too long. I can tell my husband doesn't especially want to, but he feels he has to because he doesn't want to come off as unfriendly. He's a deacon and thinks he should set a good example.

Should I say something? Last week, I saw her looking around as if she was looking for him, and then she came over to get him to hug her.

Steve: I believe in speaking for yourself. Ask your husband if he is as put off as you are. If so, ask him to tell her to back off. If not, you two better have a talk. Either he's too easy or you're too jealous.

Mia: Tell her, "Hands off my husband." Don't smile when you say it. If you have to, block her by stepping in front of him. Keep your face serious so she knows you mean business. She'll learn.

And when you get a chance, remind your husband that you can't be too friendly with some people. They take it too far. Good luck.

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