With the world economy frantically falling into a tailspin, finances being the leading cause of divorce, money woes between couples have the potential to reach an all time high.

Dr Ian Kerner shared with MSN six tips to keep the fire going in your relationship during the insanity of our economic state. His number one suggestion – have more sex! Sex is the ultimate bond between couples, so make grand use of it. Have sex, make love, do the horizontal tango, call it whatever you like, just make sure you are doing it. Take a look at the other five tips too.

• Don’t stop investing in your relationship
• Unplug the feed
• Build a reserve of desire
• Don’t let your ‘interest rate’ in your partner go from positive to negative
• Watch out for a serious dip in your ‘passion portfolio’

Now go forth and multiply! Happy loving!