Cheryl gives Ashley six-month sex ban

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Cheryl Cole has handed husband Ashley Cole a six-month sex ban, according to The Sun.

The couple separated at the end of January amid allegations that Ashley cheated on Cheryl with hairdresser Aimee Walton. However, the Girls Aloud singer reportedly decided she wanted to give her husband a second chance.

A friend of the couple is quoted as saying: "Cheryl has told Ashley there will be no sex in their house for at least six months and although he’s going to find it incredibly hard he agreed to her terms.

"She wants Ashley to appreciate her and realise what he has got. But he’s a red-blooded fella and it’s not going to be easy."

The couple will reportedly renew their wedding vows this summer in a ceremony in Newcastle.

The source added: "When Cheryl took her vows she meant them, Ashley obviously didn’t - he’s got one more chance to get it right."

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