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He doesn't want to have sex

58 replies

creamandstrawburries · 19/06/2025 23:59

He used to dress up for his ex girlfriend and had made things special for her that was 3 years ago. We had sex once 2 years ago then broke up and got back together recently. He doesn’t really want to have sex with me if I try and get him in the mood he pushes me away (not physically) and I tried sending him naughty photos but he told me to never send photos like that again.
I feel pushed away and don’t know how I can live in a sexless relationship

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FetchezLaVache · 20/06/2025 00:18

You mean you and he have shagged once in the entire course of your relationship??

Usernamenotavailable19 · 20/06/2025 00:20

He’s not interested, I would leave and find someone else

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:20

Usernamenotavailable19 · 20/06/2025 00:20

He’s not interested, I would leave and find someone else

Ok

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creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:22

How do I end the relationship then

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Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:29

How old are you both?

meagain3 · 20/06/2025 00:30

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:22

How do I end the relationship then

Say it’s not working, ciao

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:30

Between 20-26

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Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:30

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:30

Between 20-26

You don’t know your exact ages?

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:32

Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:30

You don’t know your exact ages?

why do you need our ages.
anyway this is anonymous I’m 20 he’s 26

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Itallcomesdowntothis · 20/06/2025 00:34

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horseplay12 · 20/06/2025 00:38

Age and experience can make a difference in advice.
it could be that he might just not have a sexual appetite; it could be that he doesn’t fancy you; it could be that he is actually gat but hasn’t realised it fully yet
if you’re 20 and he’s 26 and not that interested in sex, I would give him more of a friend vibe or just leave him completely

MsDDxx · 20/06/2025 00:38

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:22

How do I end the relationship then

Just tell him it’s not working because you need more intimacy from your partner. Don’t stay in a sexless relationship when you’re only 20.

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:41

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I’m not selling anything

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SnowFrogJelly · 20/06/2025 00:44

He’s just not that into you

Itallcomesdowntothis · 20/06/2025 00:45

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:41

I’m not selling anything

Hahaha. Onky an AI post wouldnt understand that saying. Try again.

Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:45

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:32

why do you need our ages.
anyway this is anonymous I’m 20 he’s 26

Because it’s relevant to trying to help you… I suspected you might be quite young from your post. I also suspected he might be older. Is this your first boyfriend?

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:47

I don’t think he’s gay. he was interested in his ex who was female and has had sex with her. I’m bothered that he wanted to do special things with her and not me. i can’t live like this

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creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:48

Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:45

Because it’s relevant to trying to help you… I suspected you might be quite young from your post. I also suspected he might be older. Is this your first boyfriend?

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Yes

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Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:51

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:48

Yes

OK. This might sound tough but end it and move on. It doesn’t sound great, and not just because there’s no sex. There will be other, better relationships ahead.

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 00:53

Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:51

OK. This might sound tough but end it and move on. It doesn’t sound great, and not just because there’s no sex. There will be other, better relationships ahead.

I hope so. It keeps me awake at night

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Incakewetrust · 20/06/2025 00:53

I’ve been in a similar position in a previous relationship and it turned out 1. He was speaking to other women behind my back and 2. He just wasn’t that into me.

You have your whole life ahead of you. Don’t waste your best years on someone who doesn’t want to shag you!

GarlicMile · 20/06/2025 01:06

Alltheyellowbirds · 20/06/2025 00:51

OK. This might sound tough but end it and move on. It doesn’t sound great, and not just because there’s no sex. There will be other, better relationships ahead.

This is the only reasonable approach, OP. Sorry - you may be sad for a while but I hope you can already see he isn't really a boyfriend and you deserve better!

Just tell him this relationship isn't working and your mind is made up. You don't need his permission or agreement, this is your life! Arrange to meet your mates for a commiseration/celebration session as soon as it's done.

creamandstrawburries · 20/06/2025 01:07

I want him to say nice things about me and my personality but he never does. He tells me he doesn’t want to look at my body. To be honest my self esteem is very low and I don’t feel like I can get anyone better

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GarlicMile · 20/06/2025 01:11

This is why you need your mates. He's knocked you down, they'll help build you back up. You're 20 years old, for god's sake! Youth is beautiful, and you are youthful. You deserve to be sailing around like the Empress Of Everything, having a bunch of laughs, and getting laid when you feel like it.

nk1997 · 20/06/2025 01:15

Tell him you have cheated and see how he reacts