Dead or diseased stems will be darker in color than healthy, living stems. They may appear splotchy or wrinkled. If you cut them down, the wood inside might be dry, instead of damp. Note where the damage ends, then cut a few inches/centimeters below that. After cutting the stem off, take a look at the exposed wood. If it still looks dead or diseased, trim it further. You may have to remove it entirely in extreme cases. Remember to clean your shears after each cut that you make. This may seem like a lot of extra work, but you don't want to transfer the infection to healthy wood. Don't discard these stems by tossing them into the trash or compost bin. If there are any pests on these stems, they'll continue to thrive. Diseases may also spread into compost and contaminate it. Burn the stems, if possible. If you can't burn the stems, treat with an fungicide or pesticide that's intended for the disease. Spray your shears with rubbing alcohol, then wipe them down. If you don't have any on hand, use a solution of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water instead. If you trimmed off a dead or diseased stem, then you need to clean the shears after each cut that you make. If you don't do this, you risk transferring the infection. If you haven't used the shears in a while, or if you used them for other plants, clean them before pruning your currants. Redcurrants are especially susceptible to sawfly caterpillars. Keeping the base of the bush free of leaves will help deter these pests. Leaves grow on thin stems, so a pair of pruning shears or secateurs should be large enough to cut through them. You will have to think ahead and use your best judgement for this. Take a stem that's close to the ground, and gently pull downward on it to stimulate the weight of the berries. If the stem reaches the ground, cut it shorter. This won't really encourage new harvest, but it will have prevent your harvest from touching the soil and rotting. Another reason you don't want the stems to hang too close to the ground is because they might get tangled up in weeds.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove any dead or diseased stems as soon as you see them. Destroy any diseased or infested stems to prevent contamination. Clean your tools with rubbing alcohol or bleach after you use them. Keep the foliage sparse at the bottom of the bush to control pests. Make sure that the stems don't touch the ground once laden with berries.

Article: Having a conversation about sexual issues can be difficult and awkward, especially if you are both feeling the lack of sexual chemistry in the bedroom. Don't spring the conversation on your partner when you're having dinner at a restaurant or surrounded by friends. Look for a time when you are both alone, in a private space, to bring up the topic. A good time may be when you are both getting ready for bed, or after you have dinner together at home. A big part of strengthening the sexual relationship between you and your spouse is maintaining open and honest communication between you and your spouse. Bringing up the sexual issues in your marriage will show you are trying to make sex a priority in your relationship, instead of an occasional occurrence. Perhaps you have grown distant from your spouse or your spouse has grown distant from you. Regardless, be proactive and get the conversation started. Let your spouse know that you realize it's important to have an intimate connection in a relationship, especially in a marriage. Tell your spouse that you realize you have both been unhappy with your love life and that you want to try to do something about it. If your partner responds with, "Well, I've heard that before", don't take it personally. Instead, ask your partner how you can meet their needs, sexual and otherwise. Discuss what your partner feels is lacking in your sexual relationship and what you feel is lacking, as well. Often, couples with sexual problems also have other emotional issues that have not been worked out and are hovering over the relationship. You could be lacking sexual chemistry due to boredom in the bedroom, a low sex drive (for you or your partner), a negative body image (for you or your partner), exhaustion due to the stresses of life, or a lack of connection mentally and emotionally. Try to work together to identify possible causes of your lack of sexual chemistry. It can be difficult to talk about issues around sex. But as partners, you owe it to each other to be honest and to share any concerns around intimacy and sex. Don't interrupt your partner when your partner is sharing any feelings or concerns. Focus on listening before you respond or speak. Try to get to the root of your issues. Don't be afraid to be specific about your concerns, as this can lead to solutions to address them. If your partner brings up a feeling of boredom in the bedroom, think of ways to spice up your usual sex routine. Maybe your partner is feeling exhausted by their workday, or experiencing a negative image of their body. Discuss possible solutions to these issues, like taking less hours at work, going on a vacation just the two of you, or taking up exercise together.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a time when you are both alone and not distracted. Broach the topic of sex in your marriage. Focus on how you can both meet each other's needs. Hear each other out. Ask if there are any specific issues or concerns.