Hi Hope, Haven't had time to read your whole thread but wanted to check things out as you've been so helpful to me. As you said about my H in my sitch, you can't quite relate... I also can't quite relate to how your W might be feeling. lol
But... the discussion you brought up on my thread about guilt must be a factor.
I know that as a woman, I like to know my H finds me sexy, whether I feel that way or not. Maybe you can communicate that to her, while doing the backing off. Let her know something like, "You are very sexy to me, and I would love to show that to you whenever you are ready and open for that. In the meantime, I respect how you are feeling and I won't pressure you. Let's focus on cuddling and holding each other for now and you can take the time you need..."