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Do you know if you're having bad sex?

550 replies

FLAMEinEckItsYuleAgain · 30/12/2006 14:52

Odd conversation with someone the other day... if all you've ever had is bad sex or sex with one person - do you know its bad? Or do you only realise when you get the good stuff?

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sexkittyinwaiting · 03/01/2007 13:26

Is it actually possible for a man to have bad sex? I wouldn't have thought they would care. What's the expression about not looking at the mantlepiece when you're poking the grate?

sunnywong · 03/01/2007 13:26

is that the same as "all cats are grey in the dark"?

sexkittyinwaiting · 03/01/2007 13:27

Yeah i think so

VeniVidiVickiQV · 03/01/2007 13:30

oh kitty!

Of course - where is the excitement in prodding a slab of meat for 5 minutes? Surely, there is more fun to be had with a five knuckle shuffle in those circs......do you not think?

I could also think that a bad shag could involve other things, such as bad personal hygiene, someone who shouts out someone elses name at a crucial point, or, maybe a woman that woofs incessantly throughout might put one or two off wanting to come back for more......

Pann · 03/01/2007 13:31

QV! I would be just grateful ,then!!

Pann · 03/01/2007 13:35

thanks QV - lots of things about sex can be bad for a man....yawning, falling asleep, lack of responsiveness, compositions of shopping lists clearly going on, yes, poor hygiene, obvious faking of pleasure, watch-checking......

fullmoonfiend · 03/01/2007 13:37

''oh, have you finished then? I'll just finish this last chapter....''

VeniVidiVickiQV · 03/01/2007 13:39

"Can you just stop your arse bobbing up and down for a minute? I cant see the weather report on the telly"

fullmoonfiend · 03/01/2007 13:42

''fine dear, whatever you like, but don't wake me up, and please give my fanjo a wipe on your way out''

Pann · 03/01/2007 13:52

The classic: "Just pull my nighty back down when you've finished, there's a dear."

suzycreamcheese · 03/01/2007 14:00

dont care if man or woman and always in with the out crowd iykwim..
nice to see a bit more on message people..sad tales though, had never heard the fireplace /grate thing..gave me a proper shudder that did

suzycreamcheese · 03/01/2007 14:01

er, think i meant to say, dont care if pann is man or woman but if the topic has been raised..have a tendency to not be clear it seems

sexkittyinwaiting · 03/01/2007 14:03

Hadn't you? Ooh, I've know a couple of blokes with that mentality.
vvv I see what you mean, but I'm thinking that bad sex for a man can't be as bad as bad sex for a woman ???

lazyanna · 03/01/2007 14:04

I've never understood how I can be "missing out" on something I do not like - would you say the same about caviar, or parachuting?

filthymindedvixen · 03/01/2007 14:07

sexkitty, agree
It's like expecting men to have a huge debate on whether one can have a good sneeze or a bad sneeze.

suzycreamcheese · 03/01/2007 14:07

had you tried the best caviar in the world, parachuted from highest lush mountaintop, lazyanna?

Pann · 03/01/2007 14:08

you being filthy again, FMF????

filthymindedvixen · 03/01/2007 14:11

no, probably being sexist though

Hinemoa · 03/01/2007 14:11

I know what you mean lazyanna - I have a sister who sees men as sex on a stick and just looks at her vibrator and orgasms. She cannot see life without it!

There are other pleasures...

I have meet people who actually are physically repelled by sexual intercouse. We are all different with different desires, not just sexualyl attained.

Pann · 03/01/2007 14:20

A very good male friend of mine just can't do intercourse orgasm. Makes him feel to scared and vulnerable. Will wank for England as there is no-one to witness or criticise or be close with. Real shame.

suzycreamcheese · 03/01/2007 14:21

sexkitty..imho its more about mental state, yours and his; men may get recognised release that can signal end of action but it can still be bad sex for them too i think..

sexkittyinwaiting · 03/01/2007 16:20

Perhaps, 'tis true Suzy

VeniVidiVickiQV · 03/01/2007 16:50

I disagree. I think it is possible (physiological difficulties aside), for everyone to enjoy sex. Whilst I agree that there are certain environmental conditions, (I include tiredness in that), I think to not like sex - ever - is something that can, and should be remedied if possible.

I mean, we all enjoy laughing, dont we? Some of us laugh much easier than others. There might not be much to laugh about, but, if we can do something to make ourselves laugh....is that an okay analogy?

MuckyAnthea · 03/01/2007 17:06

I have been with my boyfriend now for 16 years. I have never ever experienced an orgasm through sex alone with him. And it was only in the early years when he would make an effort with foreplay. We tend to have sex less then we used to, and its always a quickie, when I am not feeling particulary sexy [the last time he wanted it, I was in the middle of dyeing my hair for gods sake!!] Needless to say, it was not good, as I was not in the mood, and he told me if I carried on acting this way then I should not blame him if he started to have an affair. I am 34 years old, after partly reading this thread, I am starting to worry....

suzycreamcheese · 03/01/2007 17:12

am still walking bit like a cowboy it was good last night

muckyanthea..like the name! you just have a bit of work to do; i found i had to have sexual chemistry have been with dp nearly 20 years it just takes lots and lots of practice imo..