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Fed up with dh and sex life

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sunshinesusan853 · 17/08/2024 22:52

Posted about this before and ultimately I know it's a situation that can't be fully rectified unless I LTB which I can't right now for many reasons so I guess I'm looking for ways to improve or at least accept the situation.

Dh is 50 I am 36. He uses Viagra for ED. We have a young child and we are both knackered. But been on holiday recently and sex was basically non existent mostly because he drank too much and fell asleep early.

His idea of a sex life is booking in sex once or twice a month and getting it done as soon as dc is in bed at around 6/7pm. He isnt a fan of bedtime sex because he's too tired by then and on edge because dc occasionally comes into our room at night.

I'm so sick of having my sex life limited to designated times and days. I've tried to understand and I get that he needs to prepare by taking a Viagra but fuck me it's so unsexy. On holiday recently I just wanted to do it at night and getting rebuffed because he was too pissed and tired is depressing as fuck.

He's a good husband and father. We have a nice life. But the sex is all on his terms and I'm sick of it. There have been times recently where I haven't felt like it immediately after putting dc to bed so I've said no but then it feels like another missed opportunity. Should it really be this difficult?

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Quitelikeit · 17/08/2024 23:00

@chimchiminey that is wild 🤣🤣🤣

SandyY2K · 17/08/2024 23:00

Have you talked to him about how you feel? Let him know that the booking in sex doesn't feel so good for you and try to come up with a solution.

If he needs viagra, then he will have to plan it in advance to an extent, so I'm not sure how you'd get round that.

With regards to your little one possibly coming in the room, could you put a lock on the door? We've always had a lock on our bedroom.

Biggaybear · 17/08/2024 23:00

Things would be better if he cut out the drinking. Not only because he wouldn't be pissed & tired but also it adds to his ED.

Also Cialis is better than Viagra. Stays in the system longer (up to 36 hours they say) - I've tried both & I was certainly harder than usual 2 days after.

If he us willing to try both of these remedies then yes, you need to LTB.

chimchiminey · 17/08/2024 22:59

You need to calmly talk.

It’s nothing to do with his age - my DH turned 70 this year and we not only make love 4-6 times a week on average, it is loving for both of us every time. And we cuddle plenty too. I feel cherished and respected at all times. Do you? If not, talk.

sunshinesusan853 · 17/08/2024 22:59

theeyeofdoe · 17/08/2024 22:56

He’s 14 years older than you.

And? Many men in their fifties are still able to enjoy active sex lives. He's taken Viagra since we met, I think it's been an issue for him for some time. But he doesn't prioritise my feelings or needs, it's all about getting it done when's convenient for him,

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Quitelikeit · 17/08/2024 22:59

Well it’s hardly his fault if he has ED. I mean what happens if he pops a pill on the morning to please you and his erection stays all day?

Assume this pill lasts for hours

theeyeofdoe · 17/08/2024 22:56

He’s 14 years older than you.

HebburnPokemon · 17/08/2024 22:54

It was fairly foreseeable…