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Sex with an ex?

16 replies

Clementine71 · 15/11/2025 20:07

Have you ever ended a relationship and just continued with the sex for a bit (both agreed)?

Of so, how did it go?

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WhattheFudgeareyouonabout · 15/11/2025 20:09

Very bad idea, especially if one of you still has lingering feelings it will not end well

Clementine71 · 15/11/2025 20:11

Yes I am thinking this. From my perspective the cause of the end of the relationship and some of his actions afterwards mean there isn’t going to be any chance of reconciliation in the future.

So I think my fe

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Clementine71 · 15/11/2025 20:12

Accidentally hits post!

the end of that was supposed to be that my feelings are put to bed and I won’t want a relationship.

Just not too sure where he’s at although I suspect he’s probably ok with compartmentalising.

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Brightbluesomething · 15/11/2025 20:57

Never a good idea. I’ve done it a couple of times and the feelings take much longer to subside, especially if it’s really good.
Have a clean break and block him. You’ll be glad you did once you’re over him.

MorningBliss · 15/11/2025 23:57

It’s interesting as although it’s not something I can consider as I have no contact with my ex I did think it seems like the ideal set up! No chance would I look for a man online and well I have needs! And everyone said to me nope absolutely not don’t go there big mistake etc, but I just read a post elsewhere about a woman who slept with her ex and all the comments were positive!

StarlightLady · 16/11/2025 07:15

I would rather have sex with a stranger than an ex.

Angela59 · 16/11/2025 07:45

StarlightLady · 16/11/2025 07:15

I would rather have sex with a stranger than an ex.

Agreed although I have done ex sex

LittleGreenDuck · 16/11/2025 07:47

My friend did this. He helped her move out of their shared home and they finished with a goodbye shag. She got pregnant. So yeah, that went well 😬

Namechanged47 · 16/11/2025 08:00

I did and it went very well and we got through the causes of the break up and back together.

But probably best avoided if you don't want to reconcile, unless you're absolutely excellent at compartmentalisation. And unless he is too.

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 16/11/2025 08:06

No. It’s an error.

Clementine71 · 16/11/2025 08:42

Namechanged47 · 16/11/2025 08:00

I did and it went very well and we got through the causes of the break up and back together.

But probably best avoided if you don't want to reconcile, unless you're absolutely excellent at compartmentalisation. And unless he is too.

I think he definitely is because part of the reason the relationship failed was the lack of emotional connection (on his part)

For me the cause of the breakup means I can’t consider him as someone who can be a partner for me… so for now it seems like a good arrangement.
Sexually we were very compatible

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Pericombobulations · 16/11/2025 17:46

I did, I had split with him (my decision) but we were stuck in the same rented house. It scratched an itch for me, but he (was abusive but I didnt realise at the time) took it as a green light, he could just appear (once literally) and I would. I didnt.

So if you need to scratch, set ground rules before. Dont do it if either of you have feelings.

Clementine71 · 16/11/2025 17:53

The more I think about I’m leaning against it.
the sex isn’t good but he will use it as an avenue to stay in contact.

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ForTipsyFinch · 16/11/2025 18:07

Yes but it just dragged it all out when what I should have done is block him 😂

ForTipsyFinch · 16/11/2025 18:07

Clementine71 · 16/11/2025 17:53

The more I think about I’m leaning against it.
the sex isn’t good but he will use it as an avenue to stay in contact.

If the sex isn’t good surely that answers it itself.

Clementine71 · 16/11/2025 18:08

Sorry I meant the sex is good 😂

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