Agony Gigolos

Within one's marriage in these enlightened times, it should be perfectly acceptable for a wife and her man to discuss sexually related matters. To share likes, dislikes, fantasies, worries and clinical treatment.

It hasn't always been like this, as I'm sure we are all aware. Before the Highgate Clinic opened in North London, the local quack prescribed Dettol and a Wire Brush.

So it struck me as odd that in one of the most technically advanced nations on the planet, Japan, there are widespread taboos covering those sorts of subjects. Even relatively young couples are finding it hard to talk to each other about this most wonderful of natural pleasures.

Of course, Japan is famed for it's conservatism. After several thousand years worth of history along with the Chinese, Egyptians and Romans, perhaps certain customs become pretty well entrenched.

Therefore, it's nice to see Japanese woman leading the Sexual Revolution. After years of simple acceptance, they are looking to Outsource to third parties.

Not content with simply writing to a newspaper column to be regaled with platitudes and lectures, they are simply inviting the local Gigolo around for tea and sympathy. For most, actual intercourse is not an option. Just a good old-fashioned chinwag over Jasmine infusions with someone who can offer sexual advice based on real-life experience.

The Japanese have contributed many great ideas, gadgets and philosophies over the centuries, and I believe this is one of them.

I think I'll suggest it to the bos domesticus when she gets in later.

Or maybe I'll ring the local Escort Service myself, just to make sure there's mileage in it.

Sergei