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Advice please on sex

222 replies

Peanuts01 · 18/02/2021 09:25

Hi I have just joined here. I have been with my boyfriend 10 years, we have two boys 5 and 7. When we first go together I was 19 and we had sex all the time, he did tell me that he had a high sex drive and that he liked a lot of sex. But at the start we were doing it all the time I thought it's never going to change. But it did.
So there were ups and downs in the bedroom department until our first son Was born. I had a c section and wasn't interested in sex but after about a month he put pressure on, saying everyone else does it sooner and moaning about it. Do I gave in to shut him up.
Then after our second son again he pressured me. I had given birth naturally this time and had stitches. I was constipated and really not wanting sex. But he said that everyone does it a couple of weeks after and that we should. So I gave in again. I didn't enjoy it.
He has always wanted to have a mmf threesome, something I'm not up for. And started hinting at it and also suggesting swinging. He said it would make my sex drive come back. I told him it's not for me. Eventually he joined a swinging website.to show me couples. I said to him if he wants he can talk to people but not do anything. And he wasn't aloud to show them photos of my face.
Soon he was talking to a couple and he added Kik messenger on my phone so I could talk to them. I said no I'm not taking to them. He was annoyed and said it makes it look like he is lying to them he has a partner. After I bit of arguing he let slip that he had sent photos of me, my face. I was furious. But eventually he talked his way out of that.
A year passes and he starts telling me that he loves me, but isn't in love with me. So I sit and think. I'm selfish to expect him to live the rest of his life with out trying swinging. So I told him I would maybe try. Eventually we went to a club, it was aweful I didn't do anything just went for a look. So he said we will try another and went to a different one, it's expensive to get in and I felt I had to do something so he wouldn't be annoyed so we had sex together just us. We went back a second time and I thought he is going to be expecting more this time so we met a couple. I was in now way attracted to them. We went to a room and started having sex he wanted me to let the man be inside me so I let him. But it was horrific, I was dry and uncomfortable so I said stop, apologized and went to get my clothes. Then my boyfriend looked and me and said I'm not finished so I had to lay down again and wait for him to be done.
When we left he was so happy, and expressed how much he loved me.
That was the end of any swinging for me much to his annoyance.
Now I am stuck, we hardly have sex I never feel turned on.
He keeps telling me if I don't put out he will go elsewhere. During the Christmas holidays he told me if he knew he wasn't getting any he would of stayed at work.

I feel shit, I should want sex with him but I just can't do it. I told him how I feel and he says he doesn't want split up. On valentine's Day he spent the whole day ignoring me because he hadn't had any. He mutters things under his breath at me. He is always pointing out "fit women" on TV or if we go anywhere he makes it obvious he is looking at them.
Sometimes he will do some housework and expect sex in return for it.

Currently I feel so lost. I feel bad to leave him because we have kids and he says he loves me. I don't want to hurt them. I don't know if I am just over sensitive.

Please give me advice on what I should do

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MrMucker · 18/02/2021 10:01

Even if you do leave him, which you should, you really need to take some ownership of your body. This will be your learning curve, to know that asserting what you want and need and like in terms of sex is at least half of the process when it comes to intimacy.
From your post, it seems you see it as zero of the process.
So yeah, leave him...please. But don't then walk into the same again.

Icloud54 · 18/02/2021 10:02

Surely this can't be real? I really hope it's not OP, if it is then please leave him, look up the freedom programme and make plans to leave

IEat · 18/02/2021 10:03

Hardly ever hear of a man wanting mmf 3some, unless I’ve been living under a bush

MellowBird85 · 18/02/2021 10:08

Jesus Christ OP I rarely comment on this board but this is shocking. Definitely sexual abuse. You need to leave him ASAP. You’re self esteem sounds absolutely rock bottom. He is a sexual deviant and is manipulating you to fulfil his vile perversions. He doesn’t love you - this is not love!

Peanuts01 · 18/02/2021 10:09

Im not sure how to comment back to people but it is real, i have left so much more out that has happened. I have told him in arguments that its wrong but he says this is what all relationships are like and that im too sensitive. Thank you for your comments. Im looking for a house now, i will keep you all posted on what happens

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Singlenotsingle · 18/02/2021 10:13

Disgusting excuse for a man. He's abusive and obsessed with sex. Get out now.

20viona · 18/02/2021 10:13

Why the fuck are you still with this dickhead.

DerbyshireMama · 18/02/2021 10:14

Just want to add - I recently left my abusive partner of many years. I spent so long thinking (and being told) I couldn't live without him, couldn't do it alone but in a matter of days I felt like a new woman. I had energy and was engaging with life in a way I haven't done for years. Your lack of sex drive is probably directly related to him, it's not a problem with you. You will be so much happier without him I promise you.

Rillington · 18/02/2021 10:22

He doesn't love you. He is just interested in his own selfish sexual needs. Please leave him.

SoulofanAggron · 18/02/2021 10:30

Im looking for a house now, i will keep you all posted on what happens

So glad to hear this @Peanuts01 . I've been in similar situations, but what you're describing is even worse. Sad So sorry you're going through this.

It's all him, there's nothing wrong with you and most relationships aren't like this. He's sexually coercing you.

Please get out and then work on being assertive (I've been in a similar position so this isn't just me having a go or anything.)

If any bloke nags you for something when you've said you don't want it, bin them, block them.

It helped me to leave my ex to think that it's really no loss if someone is awful like these blokes are.

If someone's hurting you or making you feel uncomfortable, they don't belong in your life. xxx

SilverRoe · 18/02/2021 10:36

He is wrong OP. This is not what all relationships are like - jesus even his bullshit on postpartum sex is wrong, general advice is to give it a good six weeks for example. If both parties wanna do it sooner then fine but it is NOT the norm to have sex so soon after birth and it certainly isn’t normal to be pressured constantly into sex you don’t want.

So glad to hear you are looking into houses, do you have people who can support you?

25yearsnhsworker · 18/02/2021 10:36

@Peanuts01

Im not sure how to comment back to people but it is real, i have left so much more out that has happened. I have told him in arguments that its wrong but he says this is what all relationships are like and that im too sensitive. Thank you for your comments. Im looking for a house now, i will keep you all posted on what happens
If you want to reply to certain people op just click on the three dots on their post and click quote. Take good care
TwelvePaws · 18/02/2021 10:37

He’s disgusting. I hope you leave him, you deserve much better.

Isitsixoclockalready · 18/02/2021 10:38

Good luck @Peanuts01 - he sounds awful.
There are certain situations where LTB is certainly apt and this is one of them.

BrutusMcDogface · 18/02/2021 10:40

Dear god, you poor, poor thing. I’m glad you’re looking for a house. You do not deserve to be treated like this, and he is an abusive piece of shit. Flowers

Peanuts01 · 18/02/2021 10:44

@DerbyshireMama

Just want to add - I recently left my abusive partner of many years. I spent so long thinking (and being told) I couldn't live without him, couldn't do it alone but in a matter of days I felt like a new woman. I had energy and was engaging with life in a way I haven't done for years. Your lack of sex drive is probably directly related to him, it's not a problem with you. You will be so much happier without him I promise you.
@DerbyshireMama he tells me everyone has ups and downs and that im throwing 10 years away. I had been to the drs because he said my low libido meant there was something wrong with me. It has taken me until now to realise that its not me
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Peanuts01 · 18/02/2021 10:46

@flappityflippers1 @totiredtocaresixk no this isnt a hoax. Its genuine

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Cockenspiel · 18/02/2021 10:47

Good grief, leave this horrific abusing rapist and never look back.

ThatsNotTheTeaHunty · 18/02/2021 10:51

My heart breaks for you. He is abusing and actually exploiting you.
Leave for yourself and for your children. He is a dangerous man.

flappityflippers1 · 18/02/2021 10:53

[quote Peanuts01]**@flappityflippers1* @totiredtocaresixk* no this isnt a hoax. Its genuine[/quote]
My heart is breaking for you in this case, please get away from him - that is not how relationships are, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with your sex drive, there is everything wrong with him however.

LoopRoop · 18/02/2021 10:59

Chuck him out. This is a man that values his sexual gratification above your value as a human being. This kind of story makes me ashamed to be a man.

3rdNamechange · 18/02/2021 11:08

OP , I'm so fucking angry 😡 with him . All relationships are NOT like this.
He's an abusive bastard.
Please get out and look after yourself 💐

BilboBercow · 18/02/2021 11:18

OP in all likelihood your libido will come back when you're away from this horrible abusive man. Why would you want to sleep with someone who treats you like this?

SylviaPlath1984 · 18/02/2021 11:27

This is sexual abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, all of it! I'm so so sorry you've been put through this. I'm absolutely enraged on your behalf that this low life pathetic man has forced you to endure so much! Please please find a way to leave

Solomon1212 · 18/02/2021 11:30

This just makes me so mad!! Get rid, if you dont feel strong enough contact the police and ask for help. This is abuse no doubt about it, he is manipulating you and guilting and shaming you into having sex with him. Your body is yours and no one has the right to it, he does not own you.

As for not getting turned on im really not suprised, i think mine would seal over if i was with such a horrible human being.

Please please get out of this relationship. Xx