Charlotte Grey and Callum Black faced a challenge many long-term couples recognize. Their libidos didn’t match. Callum wanted sex more often. Charlotte wanted closeness, but not pressure.

So they talked. Then they chose an unusual compromise.

First, they considered a threesome. However, Charlotte worried that a real third person could bring jealousy and stress. Instead, the London couple bought a lifelike sex doll and customized her to resemble Charlotte. They named her Dee.

Next, they set clear boundaries. Dee offered an option when Charlotte felt tired or simply not in the mood. At the same time, the couple used the doll as a playful prop for shared intimacy, not as a replacement for their relationship.

Because they work as adult-content creators, they also featured Dee in their videos. Off-camera, they leaned into the lighter side of it all. They dressed Dee in lingerie. They posed her on the sofa. They even took her along on car rides, like a strange inside joke that only made sense to them.

Online reactions ranged from curiosity to criticism. Yet Charlotte and Callum say the decision helped them communicate more honestly. It also reduced resentment and turned sex back into something playful.

Their takeaway is simple. Every couple needs solutions that fit their comfort level. And sometimes, an unconventional choice can open the door to better conversations—and better connection.