It's the old cliche - men are always in the mood, women have headaches. I've found it to be the exact opposite, but then maybe I just like sex.

Ellen, Charleston, USA

We are both in our 60's, have been married for 35 years, love being in bed together and enjoy each other OFTEN. What's with the excuses?

Misha Low, Vancouver, Canada

flatulence

Clive, Dartford, Kent

Sex is something animals indulge in. Those who do not or refuse don't deserve to be look down, these people belong to higher catergory of living beings - human as opposed to "people".

Sacha. S, Paris,

My boyfriend doesn't want to have sex - hate him!

Kriss, London, England

There is one obvious reason that's missing from the list, and it applies to both men and women: I don't sleep around!

Bleedin' 'eck! Hasn't Tesco ever heard of fidelity, or even plain old self-restraint!

Robert, Slough,

How about this original one:
'not having a partner'!

Shishir Baxi, Dubai, UAE

where is the list for men? I was stuck for refusal material some time ago and would appreciate some REAL tips on 'how to say no' plz

William Hudson, Hastings, East Sussex

After refusing sex for 3 and a half years, My wife have given up giving excuses. She just says no and that's that! Now my wrist hurts.

Mark Hill, Ulverston, UK

The most effective contraceptive??

A naughty second child after a good first child

Michael Tindall, Christchurch, New Zealand

The most effective contraceptive known to mankind? Wedding Cake!

Ben Carlton, Bristol, england

How about, "I'm not having sex with you tonight because last night you kept jabbing me in the back, keeping me awake, because you said I was snoring. Well you should hear YOURSELF!"

Yvonne, Doncaster,

Love it! Made me giggle this morning! hehe

Phil, London, England

The ever lasting concise and to-the-point execuse:" honey, I have a headache", always gets it done.

A headache that lasts 18 months is an issue. See a doctor.

Men don't have excuses, we just sit up and watch the missed episodes of Battlestar Galactia on Sky+ until you are asleep.

DJ, Norwich, UK

Based only on the women's comments so far - I am never EVER getting married!

Bill, London,

"He hasn’t shaved."
classic, I refuse to shave on principle if women moan about my stubble, to hilarious results and this has caused people to walk out.

Men's excuses:
1.) When you were at the drinking establishment, she looked far better than now.

Dan, Manchester, Greater Manchester

"He hasn’t shaved."

Probably just me, but that's a good thing in my books. Stubble can be nice!

Talia, Bristol,

So what are men's excuses? I can never hear them as I fall asleep before my husband comes to bed, and am still asleep when he gets up in the morning! Hm... something's wrong there...

SM, dover, United Kingdom

The ever lasting concise and to-the-point execuse:" honey, I have a headache", always gets it done.

Sam, Dallas, USA

Deary me - this made me laugh until I cried this morning. Wonderful stuff!!

Mary, London,

very beautyful

ergys, tirane, albania

Brilliant!

JW, Boston, UK

Is this list for men or women??

Paul Boden, Wanganui, New Zealand

It is very rensonable

pengge, Beijing, China