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To dump new BF over funny sex noises

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Anapplepieaday · 29/08/2026 08:32

I type this as I luxuriate in bed on a Saturday morning. The kids are at their dad's, I am at home, and my new man of a couple of months standing has recently left.
He is a lovely man. Well, no massive red flags at this stage anyway. But his sex noises give me the ick and it is honestly making me wonder whether I can carry it on!
I know that's shallow but he makes this kind of repeated "Ooooh yeah, Ooooh yeah, Ooooh yeah' thing at the end in exactly the same way each time, and now I know it's coming (if you know what I mean) I struggle not to laugh or want to clamp my legs shut and crawl into a hole.
I know it's not his fault and would be the worst reason I've ever broken up with anyone. And it would be a waste of an otherwise nice thing we have, but is it even possible to change? Is it like how you sound when you sneeze?!
This morning I almost said something, but what can I say?!

OP posts:
wreckingmybread · 29/08/2026 10:52

Can you nominate a thread for classics based off the original post alone?

Catdoorman · 29/08/2026 10:52

PlacidPenelope · 29/08/2026 10:12

The West Country didn't feature it was definitely pirate noises

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/mumsnet_classics/115727-pirate-noises-during-sex

Oh I thought "ooh arr" as opposed to "shiver me timbers you scurvy dog". 😄 .

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 29/08/2026 10:48

My DP is quite noisy, at first I found it weird as previous DPs have been less vocal, but now I’m used to it I like it - except when he makes all his usual noises and then says “oh no, sorry” at the end. Puts a dampener on it!

InterestedDad37 · 29/08/2026 10:44

At least he's not saying something like "Back of the net!" 🤔😂 (imagine Alan Partridge)

JustSetFireToIt · 29/08/2026 10:39

Oh no, there’s nothing worse than when their appreciative noises turn you off. Having said that, I can’t abide a silent shagger either.

ClairDeLaLune · 29/08/2026 10:25

Anapplepieaday · 29/08/2026 09:07

No it's not that. I sound like I'm having a lovely time and he sounds like the town cryer.

Ah OP, you’ve got to tell him. You sound like you’ve got a good sense of humour, I’m sure the two of you could have a laugh over it. It would be a shame to break up over this though.

neverbeenskiing · 29/08/2026 10:16

I think if you really, really liked this guy it wouldn't bother you this much. So the fact that you're thinking about ending things is maybe a sign that you're just not that into him? In which case, better to break up with him now before things get serious.

SpiralSister · 29/08/2026 10:15

‘The town crier’ has ended me 😂

Anapplepieaday · 29/08/2026 10:08

Blodyneighbour · 29/08/2026 09:56

That made me laugh too 😆

I presumed it was a universal love language?

OP posts:
NorthernDancer · 29/08/2026 10:02

Tunaboona · 29/08/2026 08:46

I'm imagining it in an Alan partridge way.

That's me done

ThatBreezyScroller · 29/08/2026 10:01

XiCi · 29/08/2026 09:50

I agree. If you say something its the end of your relationship as he'll never be able to relax in bed again. It also sounds pretty normal so im not sure what the problem is, unless he's literally shouting at the top of his voice. Is it the volume thats the problem?

I agree.

I’m struggling to see what the issue is unless he’s being really loud or putting on a silly voice.

I personally would like this and be saying words of encouragement knowing that he was enjoying himself.

I’m really surprised by the responses but perhaps it’s simply because he’s a man.

Blodyneighbour · 29/08/2026 09:56

FannybygaslightinGovan · 29/08/2026 09:54

the traditional grunt

😂😂

That made me laugh too 😆

Blodyneighbour · 29/08/2026 09:55

This wouldn't bother me. It's better than a silent partner when you can't tell if he's enjoying it or not. I much prefer a vocal man.

FannybygaslightinGovan · 29/08/2026 09:54

Anapplepieaday · 29/08/2026 09:48

It isn't massively loud but it's definitely not under his breath. I guess it's normal conversational volume.
He doesn't say it in a weird way like in a funny accent or whatever. But saying Ooooh yeah repeatedly in any form is weird! He makes no other unusual noises, just the Ooooh yeahs and then the traditional grunt!

the traditional grunt

😂😂

Krevlornswath · 29/08/2026 09:51

I think if I otherwise liked him I'd have to say something first rather than leap to ending it immediately.

Could you try the tack that the neighbours have reported hearing him and this has made you uncomfortable?

If not it would have to me a discussion done as diplomatically as possible - I'd probably just ask if he is aware he is quite loud and say that I don't think there's anything wrong with that per se but I find it distracting and it takes me out of the moment.

If he didn't tone it down or stop I would end it though, it would give me the ick. Sex is so much better when it is not performative.

XiCi · 29/08/2026 09:50

ThatBreezyScroller · 29/08/2026 09:41

Going against the grain but I wouldn’t say anything.

I’d hate a guy to judge the faces I make or noises I make.

There are genuinely things you can’t help.

I am always turned on by knowing a man’s tell tale signs but I’ve never been with someone where those signs are a turn off.

If you really can’t get past it then you’re going to have to end it but I definitely wouldn’t say why.

I agree. If you say something its the end of your relationship as he'll never be able to relax in bed again. It also sounds pretty normal so im not sure what the problem is, unless he's literally shouting at the top of his voice. Is it the volume thats the problem?

Anapplepieaday · 29/08/2026 09:48

BatshitCrazyWoman · 29/08/2026 09:44

Oh lordy, I think that would make me laugh. Especially after reading this thread! I'm not wanting to take a prurient interest in your sex life, but is it the volume? I'm assuming it's not under his breath. You say 'sex noises ' in your thread title, so is he saying it in a weird way (is there a good way?!)? Or making other noises. Hmmm I think you may have to say something, but I don't know how!

It isn't massively loud but it's definitely not under his breath. I guess it's normal conversational volume.
He doesn't say it in a weird way like in a funny accent or whatever. But saying Ooooh yeah repeatedly in any form is weird! He makes no other unusual noises, just the Ooooh yeahs and then the traditional grunt!

OP posts:
FannybygaslightinGovan · 29/08/2026 09:45

I suppose it's better than a friend's ex who would shout YEEHAW at the crucial moment.

And no, he wasn't a cowboy, he was from Brighton 😂

BatshitCrazyWoman · 29/08/2026 09:44

Oh lordy, I think that would make me laugh. Especially after reading this thread! I'm not wanting to take a prurient interest in your sex life, but is it the volume? I'm assuming it's not under his breath. You say 'sex noises ' in your thread title, so is he saying it in a weird way (is there a good way?!)? Or making other noises. Hmmm I think you may have to say something, but I don't know how!

VenusThighTrap · 29/08/2026 09:44

Or treat it like a call and response channelling a Swiss 80s electronic duo?

BF “oooh yeah”
You “The moon, beautiful”

Oh yeah

Catdoorman · 29/08/2026 09:43

PlacidPenelope · 29/08/2026 09:41

I suppose it is better than the thread posted on here years ago where the OP's other half made pirate noises during sex😆If it gives you the ick @Anapplepieaday there is really no getting over that.

Pirate noises? He might just be from the westcountry.

ThatBreezyScroller · 29/08/2026 09:41

Going against the grain but I wouldn’t say anything.

I’d hate a guy to judge the faces I make or noises I make.

There are genuinely things you can’t help.

I am always turned on by knowing a man’s tell tale signs but I’ve never been with someone where those signs are a turn off.

If you really can’t get past it then you’re going to have to end it but I definitely wouldn’t say why.

PlacidPenelope · 29/08/2026 09:41

I suppose it is better than the thread posted on here years ago where the OP's other half made pirate noises during sex😆If it gives you the ick @Anapplepieaday there is really no getting over that.

Catdoorman · 29/08/2026 09:40

Try going on top, and use a pillow as a muffler.

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