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Boyfriend cant orgasm during sex

81 replies

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 19:00

my boyfriend's Delayed Ejaculation is destroying me

he has orgasmed 3/4 times and gone soft another 3/4 times. He said he's been this way for about 5 years, but never told me about it, ive had to bring it up and find out for myself over the months weve been together.He orgasms every time he masturbates.

I have a high sex drive and have had quite a few sexual partners, but I've never experienced anything like this. A man's orgasm is not only a kink of mine but linked to a long history of being told that it signifies great sex and approval (misogyny, maybe), so I cannot separate his orgasm from this.

I have been understanding and patient, and to his credit he's been willing to discuss it. But I feel fed up, angry, even jealous. I'm sick of reading articles about how girlfriends should be patient and kind and open, not talk about it or address it so the man doesn't feel pressure. I think there obviously must be more going on for me, but this is consuming me. We are fantastic together outside of the bedroom, open and vulnerable and emotionally intelligent and funny. But this is killing me.

Has anyone else had any experience in this?

OP posts:
SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:04

He doesnt drink and isnt on any SSRIs

OP posts:
GoTheFcukToSleep · 22/10/2022 20:05

OP I think you might not be compatible. To be this wouldn’t really be a big deal at all - If he’s having a good time and you are having a good time then why should it matter at all?
It’s not really fair to feel angry about it, and maybe you should explore your own (false) belief that the (male or female) orgasm is the be all and end all of sex. It’s a really outdated way of thinking about things and the pressure surely is only making things worse!
Anyway, if you can’t let go of this idea and his orgasm is so important to you you’re really not compatible.

GoTheFcukToSleep · 22/10/2022 20:06

That should say “to me” not “to be”

Pineappleskies · 22/10/2022 20:16

How old is he? And does it bother him?

I get it bothers you and I'm not sure you can get over that and I can relate to that.

Does he have any suggestions, given he doesn't seem enthusiastic about any of yours?

ThereIbledit · 22/10/2022 20:20

In seriousness, can we get to a stage please on Mumsnet where a person can post about a male sexual problem, and folk can explore options other than “porn use” - can we get there people? It’s really tiresome

The most common cause for ED in young otherwise fit & healthy men is an excessive use of porn and death grip.

So any a productive and helpful conversation with the OP will include mention of that.

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:22

He is mid-40s and he has said it has never bothered him before he met me. He says sex was infrequent.

No solid suggestions yet from him.

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RandomMusings7 · 22/10/2022 20:22

Ask him not to masturbate for a month and see if it helps.

LoveMyCats1 · 22/10/2022 20:29

This happened to my ex he was on antidepressants.

Lovemusic33 · 22/10/2022 20:35

It funny how women react to a man not being able to orgasm during PIV but many woman are unable to orgasm during PIV?

If he’s able to finish himself then everything is obviously working perfectly fine,. Many women can only reach orgasm by doing it themselves and that’s not down to porn use or medication. So ignore the ‘death grip’ comments, there’s no such thing as the death grip or porn induced ejaculation issues.

Not everyone can orgasm through PIV.

Maybe work on other ways of making it happen? If he’s enjoying sex and your enjoying it then what does it matter if he finishes or not (or finishes by hand)?

MightyOaks · 22/10/2022 20:52

Honestly? I don't think he's that attracted to you physically, just emotionally.

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:59

I would like it if he managed to climax even just in front of me using his hand, but i will talk to him about that again and just reassure I'm happy with that just now.

Maybe hes not attracted me to, but he constantly says he is, he tells me all the time he cant believe I'd even give him a second look. I dont mean this to sound rude or arrogant, but objectively, ive dated better looking men.

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Lovemusic33 · 22/10/2022 21:06

I am sure the problem isn’t him not being attracted to you, the problem is with him and not you. Maybe if you no longer make it an issue it may just happen.
I have been in this situation with a partner and I totally get how you feel but you need to except that it’s not a issue with you, maybe he just needs more practice 🙂

Alcemeg · 22/10/2022 21:07

he tells me all the time he cant believe I'd even give him a second look. I dont mean this to sound rude or arrogant, but objectively, ive dated better looking men

Maybe he feels inadequate?

NGCO · 22/10/2022 21:08

Too much porn

Onceuponawhileago · 22/10/2022 21:22

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:59

I would like it if he managed to climax even just in front of me using his hand, but i will talk to him about that again and just reassure I'm happy with that just now.

Maybe hes not attracted me to, but he constantly says he is, he tells me all the time he cant believe I'd even give him a second look. I dont mean this to sound rude or arrogant, but objectively, ive dated better looking men.

Have you ever actually seen him ejaculate in front of you?
Can he ejaculate masturbating with you helping or watching??

RandomMusings7 · 22/10/2022 21:28

It funny how women react to a man not being able to orgasm during PIV but many woman are unable to orgasm during PIV?

not funny and you are comparing apples to oranges. Male and female anatomy is not the same. Only 30% of women can orgasm from PIV only, but almost all can orgasm from clitoral stimulation. Almost all men can orgasm from penis stimulation because it's essential to reproduction. The female orgasm on the other hand is most definitely not. Hence why a man's inability to cum during sex is not comparable to a woman's ability to cum from penetration alone.

Pineappleskies · 22/10/2022 21:36

I mean I would find it impossible to orgasm whilst having sex with someone I couldn't believe would look twice at me.

Does he really say this all the time?

Because this can't be helping.

NoDatingForOldMen · 22/10/2022 21:47

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:59

I would like it if he managed to climax even just in front of me using his hand, but i will talk to him about that again and just reassure I'm happy with that just now.

Maybe hes not attracted me to, but he constantly says he is, he tells me all the time he cant believe I'd even give him a second look. I dont mean this to sound rude or arrogant, but objectively, ive dated better looking men.

Hi Op, I’m basically the same as your BF, ( a bit older), over the last few years I have developed occasional DE, it has nothing to do feeling of inadequately or porn usage or not being attracted to my partner or any of the other suggestions on this thread.
its just a physical thing when I just don’t get to the point of no return sometimes.

My previous partner couldn’t really get her head around it no matter what I said, and this sounds like where you are now.

My current partner is fine with it and sometimes we joke around as I can normally tell with a few minutes if the DE will kick in or not.

No amount of dressing up or position changes etc will help.

Personally I would say you should probably split up as I doubt it will ever get any better for you

Aquamarine1029 · 22/10/2022 21:51

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 20:04

I thought maybe we could try going without sex for a while, to take the pressure off and work on intimacy in other ways as well as rebuilding my broken ego which is the part of me reacting so badly i think. He isnt keen. I have also suggested focusing on oral, again he wasnt keen, but i will raise it again. I feel like much more of anti climatic sex or him going soft will tip us over the edge, i almost feel sex isnt worth the risk right now.

I can climax during penatrive sex, ive always been able to. A few of my female friends have never orgasmed, and I'm trying to reframe my thinking with that in mind.

FGS, stop trying to fix this. You will not. Stop wasting your time.

thenewduchessoflapland · 22/10/2022 22:47

SakeFck · 22/10/2022 19:27

I think its psychological as hes able to climax when he masturbates

Death grip

Plenty more fish in the sea;throw this porn dependent one back.

josuk · 22/10/2022 23:06

Just imagine the reverse of your post, OP.
Man coming here complaining his female partner doesn’t orgasm. And making it about him feeling bad about himself. Saying - female orgasm is his kink and how he measures his quality as a lover.
Then talking about how he is trying to fix her.
And people piling up saying - she masturbates too much; she watches too much porn; she isn’t attracted enough to him, etc.

Really…. If you can’t relax and not make sex/his orgasm about propping up your self esteem - you need to let him go. You will end up hurting him and yourself.

He may be lucky enough to meet someone understanding who can just enjoy sex and intimacy together with him without judgements and expectations. And who knows - his ‘issues’ may go away if he manages to not focus on it all.

LemonDrop22 · 23/10/2022 00:38

It funny how women react to a man not being able to orgasm during PIV but many woman are unable to orgasm during PIV?

It's estimated about 25 pc or less of women climax from only piv.

What pc of men do you think climax from piv?
I'd be willing to say the vast vast majority. It's the norm.

The survival of the species depended upon it. Sadly not so for female climaxes.

LemonDrop22 · 23/10/2022 00:39

I think its psychological as hes able to climax when he masturbates

Yeah (and/ or death grip, and/or maybe porn conditioned).

Workinghardeveryday · 23/10/2022 00:47

Death grip for sure

DatingDinosaur · 23/10/2022 00:48

What's the contraception like?

What are his thoughts on unplanned pregnancy?

Does he even want children? (or more children?)

He might be wanking too frequently and not allowing that desire/urge to build up.

He might have an undiagnosed medical condition - has he been to the docs for a checkup?