'Ba' seeks refuge in 181 from 'naughty ninety' husband!

VADODARA: They have been trained to rescue, counsel and help women in distress and are mostly familiar with troubles young women face. And yet, this one particular distress call left officials of 181 Abhayam helpline in shocked silence - an 87-year-old woman was seeking help in fending off her 89-year-old hypersexual husband!
"The 89-year-old satyromaniac frequently demanded sexual gratification from his frail wife who kept falling ill and couldn't fulfil his demands. But he would keep insisting to a point of nagging," an Abhayam official told TOI.
"They had a healthy physical relationship for years but the woman fell ill over a year ago and was bed-ridden. She could hardly move and could walk only with the support of her son and daughter-in-law," the official said, adding that the husband fully aware of her condition would not stop pressuring her for physical intimacy.
When she would refuse, the man, who is a retired engineer, would create a ruckus screaming at his wife and their son and letting the whole neighbourhood know. Tired of their father's antics, the family who are well-to-do, finally called up Abhayam for help.
"We got the call two days ago, following which we immediately reached their home and met the man. We told him that his image was taking a beating and his wife was also suffering due to his behaviour," the official added.
The Abhayam team counselled him and asked him to control his urges by diverting his attention, doing yoga and joining the senior citizens' club. They also asked his family members to take him for more counselling sessions and also consult a sexologist who can offer a long-term solution.