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In relation to lovemaking, I’m truly conservative (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amatory

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'in relation to lovemaking' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'i'm truly conservative' is the wordplay.
'i'm' becomes 'am' (I've seen this in other clues).
'truly' becomes 'a' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'conservative' becomes 'tory' (informal term for a Conservative Party member).
'am'+'a'+'tory'='AMATORY'

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(Other definitions for amatory that I've seen before include "Passionate" , "relating to sexual desire?" , "declaration of love" , "Loving" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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