From the Times :
Love shyness: the 'condition' crippling men - Times Online
Bloody hell. Poor buggers. Someone should tell them the obvious cure. Fly to Thailand, straight to Pattaya, down Soi Yodsak , get pretty lickered up ( dutch courage ) then get yerself sorted. A friend should be on hand to ensure they don't fall for the first floozy they meet and buy them a house or car. Repeat dose as frequently as possible before return to U.K to sell up everything and start a new life here.