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Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

... to ask what age did you prefer having a cup of tea to having sex?

97 replies

Blueskywhy · 11/07/2018 08:09

There are so many posts on the boards relating to couples where one of the partners is no longer interested in having sex.

I’m in my 40s, and it still something hugely important for me.

What age did you lose interest in having sex?

In 20’s?
In 30’s?
In 40’s?
In 50’s?
In 60’s?
Never?

Genuinely curious...as it’s not happened to me (am post menopause)

OP posts:
abbey44 · 11/07/2018 08:52

I'm 60, been single now for 16 years. Good job I like tea Hmm

Never thought my life would turn out like this...

nippey · 11/07/2018 08:52

I am 36, i still enjoy sex but if it was a choice between a quiet cup of coffee or sex, I’d definitely choose the coffee!

Waitingonasmiley42 · 11/07/2018 08:53

30!

AjasLipstick · 11/07/2018 08:54

I've got to like it more as I've got into my 40s.

Aeroflotgirl · 11/07/2018 08:55

In my 30s after kids, and especially 1 with moderate SN, by the time it was time for me to go to bed, I literally just wanted to sleep, and dh too.

Zaphodsotherhead · 11/07/2018 08:57

Depends on the man.

With the right man I'm fairly sure I'd still be keen, but the present one (although I'm very fond of him and deffo not looking for another one) and his lack of any emotional connection apart from PIV, puts me off. So, 57...

QueenofmyPrinces · 11/07/2018 08:57

Since the children came along.

One is 4 years old and the other is 10 months old and after 15 hours of dealing with them each day a cup of tea is always preferable to sex.

BitchQueen90 · 11/07/2018 09:02

I'm 27 and 4 years single and I'm rapidly losing interest in sex. Not a huge tea fan but a good coffee and we're talking.

I think the longer I've gone without it the less I care. I'm sure if I met the right man I'd enjoy it again but I don't want a relationship at the moment.

CanaBanana · 11/07/2018 09:05

Imo it has a lot to do with how tired you are and who your available sex partners are. Since I had kids I'd always choose to spend any spare time sleeping rather than having sex. And while DH is a great life partner and father, he isn't sexy. If you offered me ten hours sleep followed by an evening with Chris Hemsworth I'm fairly certain I'd rediscover an interest in sex!

Micah · 11/07/2018 09:08

I’m not sure i’ve ever liked it.

When i was young the sex was more about someone finding me attractive and wanting me. That was the turn on rather than the sex itself.

Since i had children, put on a couple of stone and became invisible, a mother, i just don’t want it any more.

Even when we do have sex, it’s more a physical release than something to “enjoy”.

GeoGirl94 · 11/07/2018 09:28

23- just before i turned 24- (rather recently!!) really couldn't care less about sex- but give me a cup of tea any time!!! might hgave to do with (hopefully soon to be ex but never really been that fussed)

Sommelierrrr · 11/07/2018 09:32

Is this not something people prefer to keep between themselves and their spouse?

Jog on with your judginess!! It's an anonymous Internet forum what do you think we talk about?! Tea drinking??

JaceLancs · 11/07/2018 09:33

Not yet!
I’m mid 50s

Bluelady · 11/07/2018 09:35

Post menopause. Mother Nature stole my libido and my waist at around the same time. Mother Nature's a bitch.

Basta · 11/07/2018 09:41

I've got to like it more as I've got into my 40s.

Sex or tea?

mirren3 · 11/07/2018 09:45

I'm just over 50 and been widowed for 6 years, to be honest sex was dwindling before I lost DH.
I'm now in a very new relationship and can't get enough, DP is divorced and had been single longer than me and he's the same.
So although I love tea, my opinion has changed in the last 2 months!

Mrsharrison · 11/07/2018 09:46

Mid fifties and I'm losing interest. Don't mind a quickie but can't be doing with all the drawn out stuff.

AnnieAnoniMoose · 11/07/2018 09:53

Late 40’s...no sign of a tea preference yet! Thank god.

GrumpyOldMare · 11/07/2018 09:57

45,I'm now nearly 54 and still would rather have a cup of tea. Much nicer and less hassle.

RayRayBidet · 11/07/2018 09:57

Always preferred tea.
Maybe if Daniel Craig appeared in a sports car........ *wanders off dribbling

Wildernessie · 11/07/2018 10:00

I love tea,love "pleasing myself"Grinbeen solo parent for9years&just enjoying being on my own,having lots of tea&vibrator sex more than sharing my home with another man again..i was35 when i realised much im happier this way.

HRTpatch · 11/07/2018 10:04

I'm nearly 60 and enjoy uninhibited adventurous sex with my 2nd husband.
Then I enjoy a cuppa.

fantasmasgoria1 · 11/07/2018 10:06

I’m 43 and I love sex. My fiancé and I have sex several times a week, it’s an important part of our relationship.

RollonSeptember2018 · 11/07/2018 10:07

I'm 35 and love a cup of tea, but not as much as sex.

anitagreen · 11/07/2018 10:08

I'm 24 and my husband sex drive is zero