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To ask if your DH or DP still goes down on you?

367 replies

HonestAnswersOnly · 25/06/2022 13:00

DH used to when we were dating. Then he tailed off as we became a proper couple. He hasn't done it once since we married 6 years ago.

I've made comments, joked about it, he says sure. Bit it's all funny. And then we have sex and he goes absolutely no where near it. Just wham bam thank you mam.

I could be more direct with my request but I'm fairly sure he actually really isn't keen on it and it makes me feel ashamed that he would need to be persuaded into it.

Not looking for relationship advice (though fuck knows I need it)...just intrigued to find out if it still happens for other women in long term relationships?

Or do all men stop when they think they don't have to anymore?

OP posts:
dottypotter · 25/06/2022 14:49

Midlifemusings · 25/06/2022 14:36

How many men have you met that you know intimately enough to discuss their oral sex preferences? I think for most people, that is a relatively small sample size compared to the number of men out there.

i cannot imagine many men refusing a bj can you? why would you.

Bogofftosomewherehot · 25/06/2022 14:50

Every single time for 28 years.

asnoot · 25/06/2022 14:54

15 years together and it is a feature most times we have sex - on offer every time.

GenderCriticalTrumpets · 25/06/2022 14:56

It's his favourite thing to do, together 15 years. Sorry you seem to be getting a shit deal, OP.

dottypotter · 25/06/2022 14:56

dh didnt have one for years, ex wife thought sex was dirty and would never do it.

Mally100 · 25/06/2022 14:58

GoingOnce · 25/06/2022 14:47

I must be a total prude because I hate it. DH would gladly do it but I just can’t stand the feeling! Intensely ticklish and completely unsexy! 😂 Sensing I’m in the minority on here.

I'm with you. Hate it too. Op's dh is completely entitled to change his mind as well.

DeadHouseBounce · 25/06/2022 15:00

Someone needs to tell interest rates to go down.

PamelaD00ve · 25/06/2022 15:02

Together 21 years and he still does. He is always very keen to.

I don't really give him blow jobs, maybe a couple of times a year. This sounds like a stealth brag, but he is too big - it hurts my jaw for days after.

He would obviously love more blow jobs but doesn't see it as quid-pro-quo.

SweatyChamoisPad · 25/06/2022 15:02

both of us are happy to give if that’s what the other wants but he does t really like blow jobs, and after 9 sexual partners I’ve never orgasmed through oral. So we do other stuff. He’s magic with his fingers though.

Babyroobs · 25/06/2022 15:06

Why don't you put this in the sex topic section?

FusionChefGeoff · 25/06/2022 15:09

Mine does but I really think if he's stopped doing it because he doesn't like it then that's fair enough.

I get absolutely nothing from blow jobs 99% of the time so I don't do them apart from very very rarely.

I'd hate the idea of having to do it just because it was expected

BluebellField · 25/06/2022 15:10

My ex partner did it a lot. He wanted to and liked doing it. Mutual enjoyment.

I think you need to ask him outright if he doesn't like doing it. If he doesn't, then I would just leave it and find enjoyment in other ways. It's something that you enjoy but something that maybe he doesn't. There's lots of other ways for him to pleasure you.

FlyLight · 25/06/2022 15:12

I've done it with previous partners and it's been enjoyable but weirdly as I've got older I've got more self conscious, just can't get over worrying about taste/smell enough to enjoy it. Dp is keen I think but I just can't relax enough

Abracadabra12345 · 25/06/2022 15:12

BecauseICan22 · 25/06/2022 13:54

OP do you give him oral sex?

My DH loves giving me oral sex and I love giving it back but it isn't a transactional thing. In fact I don't think we've ever had a 'I did you now you do me' process. We both very much go with what happens when we feel it. Yesterday for example, we were both working from home, kids were at school and we had sex 3 times, including 2 blow job's entirely initiated by me. He went down on me the night before and we didn't do anything but that - although we then masturbated together and he finished.

My point is, you really, really need to communicate your needs. Not ask for anything, just state your needs. If he's refusing to have even a conversation about it, that's really upsetting for you and you should not have to put up with a unsatisfactory sex life where he isn't even willing to have dialogue.

No wonder wfh is so popular 😁

Abracadabra12345 · 25/06/2022 15:13

Mally100 · 25/06/2022 14:58

I'm with you. Hate it too. Op's dh is completely entitled to change his mind as well.

Same!

WhoAre · 25/06/2022 15:20

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ScurryfungeMaster · 25/06/2022 15:23

I've been with my DH for 10 years and he still does it without me having to ask.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 25/06/2022 15:23

Every time, before we have sex, it's the only way to ensure I orgasm so he makes sure that happens first. We still don't have sex as often as I'd like, but he always makes the effort when we do. Married 20 years fwiw.

bellsbuss · 25/06/2022 15:24

All the time and we've been together over 20 years

PartyPlan · 25/06/2022 15:27

I’m amazed at the responses and feel a bit left out. DH has pretty much stopped doing it too, I’m sure if I asked he would but I don’t want to ask for it as I’m not convinced he loves doing it.

GordonBennetttt · 25/06/2022 15:27

All the time still, 12 years together. Was sat on his face just last night 😁

Ulickmcgee · 25/06/2022 15:28

In spite of my user name - no! Neither of us like oral. I find bjs completely grim and he's not madly keen to put his mouth down there either. The thought of even a clean penis in my mouth makes me nauseous. That's not to say it will never ever happen but we're happy the way things are!

wishful2012 · 25/06/2022 15:38

I'm the same as op and he’s gets plenty oral, feel your pain op I miss it

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 25/06/2022 15:43

wishful2012 · 25/06/2022 15:38

I'm the same as op and he’s gets plenty oral, feel your pain op I miss it

I don't necessarily believe in being a petty bitch (sometimes I do), but why are you giving him plenty and getting nothing in return?

BiscoffSundae · 25/06/2022 15:45

PartyPlan · 25/06/2022 15:27

I’m amazed at the responses and feel a bit left out. DH has pretty much stopped doing it too, I’m sure if I asked he would but I don’t want to ask for it as I’m not convinced he loves doing it.

I’m surprised as well!