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DH doesn't want sex

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BethNewName · 21/06/2021 23:00

Background: DH and I have always had an infrequent sex life. I have a history of childhood sexual abuse and he grew up in a 'religious' home to crazy parents learning sex is bad, so the 2 combined means we've both been happy with every couple months sex, and have usually spent more time doing 'other' sexual things were both more comfortable with.

Important to note that he doesn't see any of his issues as from his upbringing, but it feels very obvious to me - though I could be wrong.

The issue is we've decided to TTC. I came off BC, but he just doesn't want sex at all. Even when we've tried, it doesn't work physically. But then if I instigate non PIV things, it works as it should. Yet he says he wants to TTC.

I ended up getting very upset today after another failed attempt. I desperately want a baby, and have for a long time now but it took him longer to agree.

I know getting upset doesn't help the obviously mental issues he has going on with this, but I don't really know what else to do. I've spoken to him about it and he said he doesn't know what's causing it. I feel like a failure as a wife, and like I have no hope at all. I follow the TTC boards and everyone talks about DTD and the 2WW but I don't even have that possibility of hope right now.

AIBU to be upset he said he wants to TTC but then won't act upon it? Any idea how to handle this?

Also regular poster, but name changed out of embarrassment.

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poshme · 21/06/2021 23:10

The religious background thing can be tricky.

If you get pregnant then everyone 'knows' that you had sex.

He won't be consciously thinking that. But it may well be there, somewhere subconsciously.

There are some churches where young couples are very embarrassed about telling people they're pregnant as it means they have to 'admit' they had sex. Even when they're married.

Any chance he would get some counselling?

Washyourtoes · 21/06/2021 23:12

If things 'work' in a non PIV scenario, then the answer may just be home insemination? If you are both normally happy with your sex life as is, then great!

DivorcedAndDelighted · 21/06/2021 23:17

This issue has cropped up before on the Relationships board -in terms of men saying they want a baby but then hardly ever wanting PIV. Might be worth posting there for advice on how to actually handle it.
Good luck.

ScottishNewbie · 21/06/2021 23:22

I would highly recommend not going through years of emotional turmoil. If you don't think he's likely to change how he is, then it's not worth fighting and upset month after month.
If you can afford it just go to Greece or Prague for either insemination or IVF.

TheDaydreamBelievers · 21/06/2021 23:31

Theres a thread on the conception board for at home insemination, plus the posters will have loads of advice on husbands avoiding TTC.

BethNewName · 21/06/2021 23:38

I didn't think to check Relationships/insemination. Thank you.

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