We asked Chris about the relationship between intimacy and condoms

So what is good sex?

Good sex? (laughs) It depends on your head space. I mean half of it is in your own head. I think good sex is about the connection. A strong connection can be physical or emotional – or both.

How do you really feel about condoms?

We’ve never not used condoms. Ok sure, they’re a step you’ve got to go through, and I know you could think they’re a bit of a drag, but they’re just part of sex, and they mean you can look after each other. If we didn’t use condoms it would stress me out. It means we can have sex anytime and not have any worries afterwards.

So how do you maintain intimacy - and pleasure with your partner?

I think, for me, intimacy is about how deeply you know one other, and love each other. It’s about laughing together at the same things, draping yourself over him watching TV, talking about things, hanging out together. It’s the feeling you get when you hold each other. It’s a million things. Sex, when you get close to someone, can be intense and connecting, and condoms aren’t going to get in the way of that, and can be a part of that closeness.