First time sex with new man....hugely nervous....

[frenchmanicure]

I have been dating someone for the last couple of months, all seems to be going well, and physically we are now at a point where sex is on the cards.

I find him incredibly attractive - not just physically but mentally as well, he engage and excites my brain (if that doesn't sound weird!), and I very much want to sleep with him.

BUT

I feel, for once, so nervous. About the sex, about my body. This has never worried me before, I've never had pre-sex nerves. I've had ONS without any regret. I'm not the most confident person about my body generally but somehow in bed I've never been that worried til now. It's weird feeling like this, any words of advice?

[Theoldhag]

May I ask why you feel anxious about your body?

I think that what you are experiencing emotionally is very natural, you have an emotional investment with this person and you are anxious about how that may translate physically? It is for you the next natural step, one that could open up your vulnerability.

Just relax, enjoy and take your time in letting the energy flow.

[Theoldhag]

Ps also be prepared! You do not want to be fumbling around for protection!

[frenchmanicure]

I'm overweight (although I have lost a lot of weight this year, I am still not thin, and although I look great with clothes on, it's left me a bit saggy....), and I've had 2 children.

He is older than me but very fit (runs marathons etc) and has a perfect 6pack body, I've dated guys half his age who haven't been in such good shape.

[uptheanty]

I think i would feel the same in your position, it's exciting but....still, it's new so there is an element of the unknown.

If he's older, i'm sure he's experienced when it comes to a womans body?

He likes you, that's why he's with you.
Be confident, after the first time's out of the way, i'm sure you'll be swinging from the chandeliers

[frenchmanicure]

Its partly that he is so great that I do slightly wonder why he likes me...when I'm sure he could get someone younger, thinner or prettier (even though I know I look good for my age, with clothes on anyway! And I do think I'm pretty).

I've been much fatter than I am, and never cared. I think perhaps it's cos I really do like him, if I didn't it wouldn't matter as much whether or not it went well...

[niceupthedance]

Hmm, I think you should focus less on what he's thinking and try to imagine how great it's going to feel for you (hopefully!). He might have his own performance issues to worry about, you never know.

I recently got back in the saddle after 3 years celibacy and I was terrified! I made sure I looked the best I could so applied a bit of fake tan, painted nails etc. But the best thing I did was tell my partner I was nervous, and he was lovely about it.

Have fun!

[uptheanty]

You know...i'm sure he's really great. But i can guarantee you he's not perfect. He will have imperfections.

Remember all the great reasons he's lucky to be with YOU.

[frenchmanicure]

I thought that all men wanted someone who was confident about their body? Hence I wasn't sure whether to admit to nerves. Plus not wanting to draw attention to my less than perfect areas!
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It is odd, much as I really want it to happen (last sex I had was about 8-9 months ago, so it's been a while!), I cant help feel nervous. But a bit excited/butterfly-y as well

[niceupthedance]

I think you can be nervous about first time sex without it necessarily being about body confidence. Just say it's been a while!

[frenchmanicure]

Yes I could say that I guess, slightly easier than admitting I'm worried about him seeing my wobbly bare flesh!!

[gettingeasiernow]

It's a big step, you like each other and it's time to go to the next step, of course you are nervous and want it to go well. Many a more experienced man will find the usual imperfections very womanly and be pretty much blind to them or even love them. DH and I dated for months too so I remember the apprehension you describe, but now falls asleep at night with his hand on the tummy I have never let anyone touch and tried to hide from him. Dimmed flattering light should be a given. Hope it goes well.

[frenchmanicure]

Ah thank you - yes I will definitely be dimming the lights!

I have already had to stop his hand touching my tummy several times...I just hope he doesn't get put off seeing it in real life.

Friends have pointed out I am 10 years younger than him, so he may well have his own worries. I tend to assume I'm the only insecure one!

[dopeysheep]

I know it's going to be really difficult, but if you try and stop him touching bits of you that you don't like, he might think you don't like him or want him touching you at all, and then he'll get stressed and it's downhill from there.
I reckon better just not worry about the flabby bits ( if you have any) and just be relaxed. I know it isn't easy but I don't think most men really give a crap about toned abs and the like, they just like naked intimacy same as everyone.

[frenchmanicure]

I'd feel better about my flab if it wasn't for him having proper toned abs. And muscular thighs, and strong arms

I do get what you mean. Am hoping a glass of wine may relax me sufficiently that I stop worrying about it, and can allow myself to get 'swept away' in the moment...!

[Dwerf]

Buy some nice underwear, matching and sexy, so you feel bloody fabulous it in. There's some gorgeous lacy big knickers out there. By the time he gets those off, he isn't going to care about wobbly bits. And by that point, neither will you. And by the way, nothing is as sexy as confidence. Go have fun

[TawdryTatou]

I was mortified about letting anyone new see my post 2 c-section tummy, complete with stretchmarks so bad the obstetric consultant commented on how many I had...

It's new dp's favourite bit of me. He loves it.

The fool

You'll be fine. He'll be just as nervous as you.

[Boetunesgirl]

This is a tawdry marking of place because I want to know about how fabulous it all is after the fact. Enjoy!

[frenchmanicure]

at tawdry place mark!

D(eed)-day is not til Weds, but I promise - assuming I don't bottle out of the whole thing in the meantime! - that I will update afterwards :)

[dopeysheep]

Noooo don't bottle out on account of your probably imaginary wobbly bits - cos then they will have won!

Good luck I am sure it will be fine!

[LetsCancelChristmas]

I got "back in the saddle" so to speak this year after 14 years in one relationship. The only sexual relationship I'd ever had. I've dated a few guys since then and I'm still nervous with a new partner.

I feel your pin - I was seeing a ridiculously attractive personal trainer with a body to die for. I was racked with nerves, and he was a lovely guy to boot. When it came to it, I can't tell you how great it was. He seemed so attracted to me that I felt confident and sexy and just uninhibited. We didn't work out as a couple but we're friends now (though do reminisce to our brief blissful encounters from time to time...)

Believe that he's there because he wants you and likes you - he is! :)

[Guiltypleasures001]

Op if the guys standing there with a hard on he don't care whether your wearing a sack cloth and ashes or a bin bag, tits out shoulders back and straddle the guy he'll be to stunned to notice any flabby bits.

[LetsCancelChristmas]

GP001: I spat my gin at that.
You are, of course, correct

[frenchmanicure]

guiltypleasures that's made me laugh! Feeling ever so slightly less nervous.

I actually don't think I could stun him though, he thinks I'm an uber sexually confident woman of the world. Sadly he is wrong!

[LetsCancelChristmas]

Oh no no no! He's not wrong!
It's ridiculous what a fit lovely man brings out in you, trust me! I think you'll find you are/will be/can be uber sexually confident. C=Just brab and go with it!

[LetsCancelChristmas]

*grab it and go with it

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