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Porn problems, I hate it!

210 replies

Anony123 · 25/05/2018 09:13

My boyfriend has watched porn from a young age and says he is addicted. He is 21. He always said he never watched porn but I caught it on his phone and got so upset. It broke my heart because I disagree with it when in a relationship. I feel like it affects our sex life as he learned about sex from porn and isnt amazing in the bedroom which I am okay with because what matters to me about sex is the intimacy. But also he was watching it a lot and we were having sex less which left me heart broken. When I found it I broke down in to tears and couldn't even look at him. The fact that he is getting off to skinny little porn stars makes me feel like I'm not enough for him and the fact that he was doing it so often broke me into pieces. I couldn't look at him, I felt horrible being naked in front of him. He wonders why I have body issues but him watching porn instead of coming to me really doesn't help! So I told him I can't be with someone who watches porn as I feel like it's betrayal and he said he would stop. But I found it on his phone last night and when I confronted him he said it's because he is addicted and he is trying to stop. I'm devastated! I don't know what to do! It's killing me but I really love him and our lo together and really don't want our relationship to end but don't want to be with someone who choses porn over his girlfriend and that I feel so horrible and unattractive to (even though he tells me I'm beautiful all the time)

OP posts:
OhGrrr · 25/05/2018 11:51

Where do you think guys learned about sex in the old days?

Um... from their sexual partners maybe...

Frosty66612 · 25/05/2018 11:52

@lynspop it’s not rocket science how to be good in bed. The passion and intimacy are the two key things for people to click in the bedroom.
I had sex once with a guy who was trying far too hard to do all these unusual things with his tongue during oral. Clearly things he’d seen on a porno. I just found it tedious and boring. It’s not difficult to give good oral, you just circle your tongue and apply more/less pressure at certain moments. Hardly something you need to study Confused

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:52

leaving a lot of unsatisfied sexual partners

Frosty66612 · 25/05/2018 11:53

@lynspop are you seriously suggesting that sex can only be satisfying if people learn from porn?!

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:53

you'd be surprised at how many men have no clue

Adora10 · 25/05/2018 11:54

Sure, you get sex education in school's now, but who is going to teach a guy or girl about the intricacies of sex like how to give good oral sex and all that stuff? Porn!

Ok, hands up, you are a porn star and your handle is Big Bad Boy - surely?

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:54

no, I'm saying it is a great sex AID.

senioritabonita · 25/05/2018 11:54

OMG

Always just been good at sex, put in a lot of effort learning from porn so when I met my wife she is and remains incredibly satisfied

Donald Trump - the least self aware man in the world is on MN!!!!

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:54

yes I've done some porn in the past, but those days are behind me

OhGrrr · 25/05/2018 11:54

Sure, you get sex education in school's now, but who is going to teach a guy or girl about the intricacies of sex like how to give good oral sex and all that stuff? Porn!

Well, I've never watched porn and yet I have it on good authority... Wink

Given that everyone is different and what works on one person won't necessarily work on another, I'd say talking, sharing ideas, trying things, responding to your partner's body at the time and feedback are far more effective!

Frosty66612 · 25/05/2018 11:55

@lynspop well if I was having sex with someone hopeless in bed then i’d Expect them to just ask me what I like so I can show him, Instead of him having to go and research some bullshit made up ‘rulebook’ about what constitutes good sex in pornos

Adora10 · 25/05/2018 11:57

Believe me Lynspop, if you love and desire your partner, the sex comes naturally and is a zillion time better than watching Dirty Debbie and Rampant Roger sticking 20Feet dildo's up each other.

Frosty66612 · 25/05/2018 11:57

@lynspop why is it a good sex aid when the majority of female porn stars are just doing it for the money and will be completely faking their orgasms?!

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:58

Don't get me wrong - I fully advocate talking to your partner before anything else. All good sex initially comes from good communcation (which I'm pretty sure the OP doesn't have), but porn is always there!

OhGrrr · 25/05/2018 11:58

you'd be surprised at how many men have no clue

Well I can't speak for everyone but, given that I have sex with men and I'm going to assume you don't, I have a fair idea...

The best sex has been with men who don't use porn but are responsive and attentive.

The worst sex has been with men who whip out their toolkit of perfectly executed techniques and run them all in a tried and tested manner.

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:59

Sure that happens because it is acting, but some female pornstars DO get off while doing porn. A lot of them do it because they LIKE having sex would you believe.

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 11:59

No such thing as a man who doesn't look at porn btw, we are just talking about how much a guy looks at porn

Adora10 · 25/05/2018 12:02

Well I can't speak for everyone but, given that I have sex with men and I'm going to assume you don't, I have a fair idea...

Grin
xbeex · 25/05/2018 12:03

@lynspop you are obviously addicted and blinded by your own self worth. How on earth do you think older generations learnt about sex?.. here's a clue - it's through intimacy with their wives not porn FFS

I'm so so sorry you are going through this OP, i found out after I was married of my dh addiction.. his journey went porn - live cams - fetish for upskirts - hidden cams and a whole lot of slow dripfeed disclosures.. it's horrendous and not a journey I would advise if you are not married with children, get out while you can!

Porn release the same endorphins as heroine, I suggest everyone needs to watch this video.. uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/shows/addicted-to-porn/watch-online/

OhGrrr · 25/05/2018 12:04

No such thing as a man who doesn't look at porn btw

Yeah there is. Might not be many but they are out there.

Adora10 · 25/05/2018 12:06

A lot of them do it because they LIKE having sex would you believe.

And you know this how, have you interviewed every one of them candidly?

Nah, it's about the money more than the sex, it's a job.

Frosty66612 · 25/05/2018 12:08

Do you really think someone will become a porn star if they don’t get paid for it purely because they love the sex so much?! Same with escorts and lap dances etc, it’s ALL about the money they can make out of naive men like you

Adora10 · 25/05/2018 12:08

No such thing as a man who doesn't look at porn btw

Never said there was, same for women, but, someone watching porn in an addictive manner is neither sexy or healthy.

Lynspop · 25/05/2018 12:09

That is the biggest load of shit I have heard in my life! Porn isn't a journey, it's a normal and natural pastime. Emmanuelle isn't a gateway drug.

FloraFox · 25/05/2018 12:09

you'd be surprised at how many men have no clue

How many men have you had sex with who've either watched or not watched porn? Just wondering about your sample size here as you're talking to a number of women who have had sex with men who have used and not used porn.