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Using a vibrator when married

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quincemince · 03/10/2010 11:00

OK, so the other day I bought a vibrator online. I haven't used one for years, and certainly haven't used on since being with my husband for the past 6 years. Not sure why - just hasn't been on our bedroom list of things to do. Not even quite sure what happened when I ordered one the other day - just an impulsive thing, I guess.

But now I kind of feel embarrassed about it, I'd like to use it with my husband but feel a bit shy about it, but would be perfectly happy using it alone - is that wrong? Does it reflect badly on our relationship? Would he be devastated if he knew I'd been masturbating without him? I guess that last question is probably down to the individual, but in some ways it does feel a bit like cheating - i'm not sure if that's just completely irrational and that all women have vibrators stuffed in the back of a cupboard ready to use on a boring afternoon home alone...

Anyway, I'd be really interested to know what people's experiences are of using sex toys as a couple, or alone but whilst with someone. I'm not being pervy I do genuinely want to know. Of course if you don't feel comfortable answering, please don't!


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Taghain · 29/11/2010 22:25

Gay40, I will try to explain.
Nearly all men would prefer to fuck / make love rather than masturbate.

If a woman likes to use a toy when she has the option of having sex with her man, the man may impute that he isn't good enough in bed for her. Whether it's true or not, it can be seen as a slur on his masculinity.

Can anyone else confirm this or disagree?

Gay40 · 29/11/2010 22:31

I'd rather fuck than wank, also. But you've not really answered my question. A toy is not the same as a man. (Don't get me started on why the toy is better.)
I don't see how it has anything to do with threatening masculinity - unless you're a bit insecure and crap in bed.

QueenGigantaurofMnet · 29/11/2010 22:35

we use them quite a bit.

no need for him to feel threatened unless you start using the toy instead of having sex with him.

Gay40 · 29/11/2010 22:37

Exactly.

Vagabond · 29/11/2010 22:49

My partner and I have a very active sex life. We have sex at least twice a day Grin (we've only been together for a year) and it's fantastic and lovely. We enjoy sex toys or go without- if he finishes before me, he'll always encourage me to continue with his help and a toy. He loves it and so do I.

My XH and I had a terrible sex life. I tried to introduce sex toys, tried to tell him what I liked but he complained that he felt I was instructing him and that I was frigid. Our sex life dwindled to twice a year and I hated it every time. I hated being called 'frigid'. God, if only he new what depths I had! Well, he's lost me and I'm now very happy with my secure man who knows that a woman asking for what she wants in bed is a sexy, satisfied and happy woman!

God, who wants to be called frigid? Bloody not me! Am very happy now!

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