Like a Paddington Bear with dangly bits, he seems to take a huge (and enviable) delight in striding around the bedroom naked, admiring himself in the mirror.

He has evolved to survive the Russian steppes

He revels in his wine, his chocolate and his cheese – and he loves his shape. All of which has compelled me to come to grips (so to speak) with the more voluptuous male.

There is something comforting about being with a man who has heavier thighs than I do

Enjoying a plump lover for the first time is like collapsing on to a well-upholstered sofa after a lifetime spent thrashing around on a deflated air mattress.

More importantly, the cuddle factor is huge.