Mrs. Mills calls in the pinch hitter

So, gentlemen...concerned that you're getting neither sex nor a clean house? You're not alone. And our quick-on-the-draw Mrs. Mills has just the answer for you.

Question:

I read an article about how women prefer housework to making love. What can I do — my wife doesn’t like either of them?

JR, by e-mail

Mrs. Mills' Response:

An enthusiasm for housework can be stimulated by buying exciting new machines (vacuum cleaners, feather dusters, high-tech ironing boards). If that fails, you can always employ someone to come in and do it for you. Apparently, the same approach works for reinvigorating one’s sex life. Let us know how you get on.

P.S. I've heard that a washing machine with a zippy spin cycle can often be a worthwhile dual-purpose investment.