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Can't post in the sex topic for some reason / I don't feel anything during sex

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NightTime5 · 15/10/2021 18:07

Although I've been on Mumsnet for a few months now, for some reason it won't let me post in the sex topic so hopefully someone in relationships can help or my thread might possibly be moved eventually?

Anyway, as I said I'm a long time poster but have name changed as I'm a little embarrassed. I've not spoken to anyone IRL about this. This has been an issue since I lost my virginity when I was 17, I'm 26 now. I don't feel pleasure when a penis is inside me and I have tried everything that I can think of to try and rectify the issue, so to speak . Trying different positions doesn't make a difference, neither does size. I've had around 16 sexual partners, all different sizes. I've orgasmed but only with a vibrator, never with a partner. I do however get a lot of pleasure from men using their fingers (sorry tmi) but that could be down to the pressure I suppose?

My clit also use to be really sensitive (sorry tmi again) but it doesn't feel that way anymore  I know that must sound stupid. When either myself or a partner plays with it I don't really feel anything but if I use the vibrator it works. It's got to the point now where, on the rare occasion that I actually do have sex, I have to fake my enjoyment/orgasm. I'm not actually interested in sex anymore because of this and it's making me feel quite sad deep down, especially given my age. I've looked this up online a few times and apparently over lubrication can be an issue? I do get very wet but that's not really something that I can help, is it? I've had STI tests in the past which have all come back negative so we can rule that out, although I'm not sure it would make a difference anyway.

Any ideas or advice or should I just prepare myself for a very sad, sexless future?

OP posts:
Frostine · 15/10/2021 22:32

I'm way older than you and have never had a piv orgasm .

Closetbeanmuncher · 15/10/2021 23:05

Do you take ssri's (antidepressants) by any chance?

Closetbeanmuncher · 15/10/2021 23:09

Also I find I tend to orgasm alot more with men who grind (or being on top and doing this myself) rather than those who just bump away in a straight line.

BiLuminous · 15/10/2021 23:14

I dont enjoy it either. Borderline hurts.

Clit stuff all fine, piv is something i just endure

daisyjgrey · 16/10/2021 06:58

@EarthSight I mean, anecdotally from two people is one thing but physiology is different woman to woman for a start. I would also work on the logic that there is quite a gap between "used to" and "nerve damage".

gogohm · 16/10/2021 07:42

It feeling a lot during piv is common, the pleasure you get is from the whole of it not the few minutes he's inside and needing stimulus after he finishes to finish is very normal. It's a nice sensation but because you love them rather than the actual act. Perhaps it's your partners need to be more attentive to you?

Blueberry40 · 16/10/2021 08:29

Are you on antidepressants OP? Some of them can make you feel completely numb to any sexual pleasure at all. I went to the GP about this and she said it’s a common side effect. They were only the lowest dose as well, I ended up coming off them completely as they were having a really detrimental effect on my relationship and mental health.

Arabelladrinkstea · 16/10/2021 08:33

I found a vibrator desensitised me - I stopped using a vibrator and became a lot more sensitive again

SofiaJessica4 · 18/10/2021 20:32

how are you feeling emotionally? do you feel connected to your partner? sex is a lot more than piv, actually everything surrounding being intimate can be sensual, talking, cuddling, kissing, massage, it's all sex/sexual and if you can focus on the journey of being close to your partner and to bring goal oriented

I have not felt much with a partner where, there were physical incompatibilities. but between all of the other sensual options, it was still satisfying, provided emotionally we were in tune. I know when I was disconnected emotionally I didn't feel or like anything.

What do you want? can you explore new things. it may be physical, and certainly explore that. but look wider as sex especially for women is mental first and foremost

lastly I don't think this is unusual and there are many many people living with all kinds of varieties of things like this. keep exploring things, you will find the right answer

GrapeViney · 18/10/2021 20:57

Are you on antidepressants? This is very common with some, especially SSRIs

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