Ask Abbie - Agony aunt.

AbbieSince having children a few years ago, my weight has shot up a few dress sizes than when I first married my husband.He goes to great lengths to say he still cherishes my body, but I am ashamed to say I struggle to believe him. I hate being naked and shy away from his touch at times. What can I do to resolve this?The main problem here is not your weight but your loss of confidence. A supermodel without self-confidence can feel unattractive. I know many plus-size women who ooze out sex appeal as they never doubt their right to...

Abbie I have been dating a lovely man for a couple of months.  He brought me some Ballerina stockings from your site and continually asked me to put them on.  I am uncomfortable with this idea and think it's a bit sexist, to be honest.  I am pushing 50, and for someone who has never worn stockings, I am too old to wear them now. Do I have a point? Answer As I say to all females, it is your right to wear whatever clothing and lingerie you choose. Though on saying that, it does not mean your new partner...

Abbie Lingerie agony aunt advises a lady whose husband expects her to wear stockings every time in the bedroom,

Q: Hi Abbie, Your Ballerina Hold-ups at £19.99 each! A bit steep isn't it? There is no reason why I should feel the need to defend the prices of my Ballerina holdups hosiery products. And I gave thought here of not responding. Stop thinking about your question, and not take it personally. But I will respond with  Yes, you are correct in your statement. Taking out the fact we sell 100s of pairs of Ballerina Holdups a month, many being repeat purchasers. Our customers shell out the money buying what you call expensive hosiery, is they last much longer than the...