Since I'm (often) the only man in a Pilates class, I'm wondering if there's a reason why “Pilates and the male psyche are not connected” (Letters, October 19) is that the language is directed towards women and their anatomy. More than once, when I was clearly confused about which part of myself I should focus on, female instructors would whisper “crown jewels” in my ear.
Tom Stubbs
Surbiton, Surrey
After my sigh of relief that maybe sanity had finally prevailed (Rachel Reeves says those with the broadest shoulders should pay their fair share of taxes, October 16), normal services have resumed with speculation that the Chancellor has set his sights on a scheme to provide cars for disabled people (Chancellor says she 'cannot leave welfare untouched' in this Parliament as Budget looms, 17 October).
Sandra Norburn
Doncaster
The two-height garden room looks amazing (Spa-like atmosphere with the ability to cook your own dinner: Britain's best new building – refurbished almshouse, 16 October). I really hope external shutters or formwork have been installed given the 2C forecast. global temperature rise. I think modernization is quite a hustle.
Elaine Steen
Oxford
I'd like a reporter to ask Donald Trump, “Mr. President, if the United States were to be invaded, how many states would you give up to achieve peace?” (Trump proposes dividing Ukraine's Donbass region to end the war, after meeting with Zelensky, October 20).
John Illingworth
Bradford
