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Clueless24 · 10/12/2021 23:03

I cant piece this together in my head. Need outside perspective. Me and dps sex life has never been brilliant. We had dc a year ago and since then my sex drove took a plummit. Dp would still try to have sex and complained about the lack of it. We tried to get our feet back from it but for a while now ive noticed dp hasnt bothered to initiate sex. If he ever does its when he is half asleep and tries to have a minimal effort quickie then go back to sleep. It makes me feel like it could really be anyone that does the job for him and im just being used to satisfy himself. I brought it to his attention and he just muttered something about contraception. Its true we dont have anything lined up right now but it never bothered him before. It feels like a cop out and a good excuse to hide behind. When i pointed out to him there are other things we can do dont invovle risk of pregnancy he didnt have much to say. He never does foreplay on me. Its been a long going issue of mine. I used to always give him random bjs. But with me he just grabs me downstairs and expects me to be ready without any warming up.

This is starting to get depressing. Im trying to express and communicate my problems but he either tries to turn it into a light hearted joke or comes up with some half arsed excuse then it gets brushed under the carpet. I dont even know why im trying so hard. He was the first one to complain about my lack of sex drive ( because of hormones bfing ect) and now im actually trying to step up and for what.

I feel like a fool.

Im only in my early twenties. I feel like im being wasted on.

OP posts:
Anothernick · 13/12/2021 18:23

Yes men are sensitive about criticism of their sexual performance but this does not mean it can never be discussed - a good sex life does not come about be magic you have to discuss it with your DP just as you discuss other aspects of your relationship. There's nothing wrong in saying something like "I really enjoyed it when you did X" or "I found Y a bit uncomfortable." And it's quite normal to guide your DPs hands or other body parts in the desired way whilst in the act.

FabulousMrFifty · 13/12/2021 18:51

@Tarne

Your partner isn't going to change op. What you have said on the subject is reasonable and rational.

Unfortunately men are never reasonable or rational when it comes to their sexual performance.

Sorry op, your sex life is over because it's not him coming to you wanting to make improvements. If he's not interested you can't make him.

I sorry, but this statement is just rubbish , any reasonable person (male or female), will make adjustments to make their partners happy
Tarne · 13/12/2021 20:27

I read the thread that the op has been having this problem for over a year and has talked about it to him but nothing has changed.

You are flogging a dead horse here as he doesn't sound remotely in finding any long term solution that involves the sexual happiness of the op.

Tarne · 13/12/2021 20:27

Interested*

Itsnotdeep · 14/12/2021 18:00

So when you had sex in the past he was a crap selfish lover who never satisfied you and just used to shove his cock in you without any foreplay and with no consideration for your pleasure at all.

Now he doesn't want sex and he's (possibly) hooked on porn.

You're 23, honestly, this is just rubbish. Move on, there's no need to look at his phone - he's not suddenly going to become a considerate, loving amazing sex god.

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