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Dd, first time sexual relationship and issues - what advice would you give?

82 replies

Spudmuffins · 27/02/2026 12:37

I'll start by saying that DD and I do have a close relationship enough for her to tell me many aspects about her life including her sex life, I'm ok with that but not sure exactly what to say as tbh, I've only ever had one relationship with DH as we've been together since we were 16.

DD (almost 18) is still a virgin. She has only wanted to have sex for the first time with someone she completely trusts and feels at ease with so although all of her friends lost their virginity some time ago many regret who with and DD says she doesn't want that. She has had two previous short lived relationships but ended them as the boys both seemed possessive, telling her what to do or where she can/can't go and so she ended things.

Her current bf is the same age. They were at school together and have been dating for a couple of months. He genuinely seems a lovely lad, very polite and buys her gifts all the time and appears to respect her.

However, she discovered a while ago that he smokes weed when with his friends, this is a few times a month (although could be more of course). DD is very anti-drugs (my sister's ss is tangled up in a county lines mess). She's let it go as it's only a few times a month and they haven't mentioned it since but I know it irks her.

She also discovered last week that her bf w**ks off to porn every day. She says although they have not yet had full sex they do other stuff and she has noticed when she gives him a hand job he never ejaculates and she is concerned this is to do with the daily porn watching/self pleasuring and she worries he is or will become addicted. She also says she always initiates any sexual contact with him he never does. She is really upset, was crying about it this morning and says she doesn't know what to do or if she should end things with him but she really does love him. She's also concerned, his mum and dad are divorced due to his dad's constant affairs and always on tinder (apparently he's still on tinder even though he is in a relationship!), I suppose she has this like father like son worry. Although he does seem different to his dad.

She has spoken to all of her friends and they all say none of their bf's have this issue during sex.

Tbh part of me wants to stick my fingers in my ears and say 'La la la, I don't want to know about your sex life' but I know she is confinding in me and and I want to give her the best advice I can.

I've said the best starting point is to be open and honest and to tell him her fears and concerns and to say that excessive porn watching is not something that aligns with her values in life and she's not sure if she could commit long term with someone who seems addicted. If he agrees to stop then he respects her, if not then she will have to revaluate the relationship. She's very sad because they get on so well and she says so far he has treated her better than any other boy (DD is very attractive and is aware the attention she often gets is because of her looks and nothing else and that often upsets her, she wants someone who love her for her, not her figure or looks).

What advice would you give if this was your DD?

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LoyalMember · 01/03/2026 17:48

Spudmuffins · 01/03/2026 16:24

DD ended it all a few days ago. Thank you for those who offered up helpful advice and kind words.

For those who doubt my post all I can tell you is I am absolutely genuine. I have frequented MN for many years, since my first dc was born in 2005 and after watching the TV show Justine and Carrie used to present, which lead me to MN (back in the day when most posters where helpful and kind and less cynical).

Not that I should be having to justify myself but what l can tell you is that I am a worn out woman in her 50's currently caring for her mother who is in advanced dementia whilst dealing with her own health issues and trying to help her young adult dc navigate their live's.
I only wish I had the idol time to post absolute shit on the internet just for kicks, ffs you just can not win on MN, if I had said in my OP that dd had tried to confide in me about something to do with her sex life but I had told her that was overshare and she was to deal with it herself those of you telling me I know too much about my daughter's life would now be telling me what a shit mother I am for not helping and advising.

My best friend also has this kind of relationship with her dd's, I feel proud that my daughter knows she can trust me enough to speak to me about issues some of you obviously can't with your children or mothers. Sorry you don't have that kind of relationship but that's not on me, that's your issue.

And that leads on to CapacityBrown why on earth would you think that I am eager for my dd to lose her virginity? That could be far from the truth. Jeez, doesn't matter what you type on here, people will twist your words no matter.

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You and your daughter discussing her giving her ex handjobs is at best disturbing, and actually quite sinister.

CapacityBrown · 01/03/2026 17:49

Your use of language is why I think that. It almost seems like a competition stating that you've been in a relationship since you were 16 (and I would assume had sex from that age), yet your daughter is 18 and still a virgin.

It's your use of the term "still". In this day and age that isn't abnormal age.

Spudmuffins · 01/03/2026 18:01

LoyalMember · 01/03/2026 17:48

You and your daughter discussing her giving her ex handjobs is at best disturbing, and actually quite sinister.

Is was far from a long discussion. She was upset and I asked her what was worrying her and she told me. It's was a quick conversation and I gave her some advice and then was unsure what more I could do to help her hence the reason I was asking others on here.

It wasn't as though I was sitting there reveling in what she was telling me. If you have read my op fully you will see that I've said part of me wanted to clamp my hands over my ears whilst she mentioned it, it's not exactly something a mother wants to hear so you tell me what I was supposed to say when she came to me crying and upset?

You are reading far too much into this and if you feel it's sinister it's only because you are making it so.

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Spudmuffins · 01/03/2026 18:07

CapacityBrown · 01/03/2026 17:49

Your use of language is why I think that. It almost seems like a competition stating that you've been in a relationship since you were 16 (and I would assume had sex from that age), yet your daughter is 18 and still a virgin.

It's your use of the term "still". In this day and age that isn't abnormal age.

Well maybe I am just not as eloquent in the way I get my point across as some on here but most understood what I was trying to get across.

And you assume wrong about my own relationship at 16 but that's what you've done during all of your replies haven't you? - lots of assuming.

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BreadstickBurglar · 01/03/2026 19:10

I’m really glad your daughter has ended the relationship. Is she ok? Fab to know that she puts enough value on herself not to settle for this.

Spudmuffins · 01/03/2026 19:16

BreadstickBurglar · 01/03/2026 19:10

I’m really glad your daughter has ended the relationship. Is she ok? Fab to know that she puts enough value on herself not to settle for this.

Thank you. She's doing ok, quite sad but has good friends who are supporting her so that's good.

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LBFseBrom · 01/03/2026 19:22

OP:
"I've said the best starting point is to be open and honest and to tell him her fears and concerns and to say that excessive porn watching is not something that aligns with her values in life and she's not sure if she could commit long term with someone who seems addicted. If he agrees to stop then he respects her, if not then she will have to revaluate the relationship."

I think that is very sensible.

The risk is he could tell her he has given up porn and carry on watching it when he's on his own.

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 01/03/2026 23:41

LoyalMember · 01/03/2026 17:48

You and your daughter discussing her giving her ex handjobs is at best disturbing, and actually quite sinister.

This is completely ludicrous.

Beechtrees19 · 02/03/2026 00:04

LoyalMember · 01/03/2026 17:48

You and your daughter discussing her giving her ex handjobs is at best disturbing, and actually quite sinister.

I agree. I find it really shocking and inappropriate.

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:14

Shes 18. And attractive abd intelligent. She doesn't need to work through this boys issues with him.
I'd be telling her to end it. These are quite big issues really. The weed possibly not as big right now but potentially could be a real problem. The death grip and porn use is a drain. Speak to any woman who's experienced this abd they will tell you. Using porn that often (aside from the moral side of it) can really cause both addiction and disconnection from actual real sexuality. If at 18 years old he's not able to finish during sexual activity that's a big issue. And you know what it is really not worth her time to work on it with him. Don't encourage her to waste her young years and her self esteem.
He needs to go away and do the work on that himself.
She needs to find a guy who aligns with her values and is able to engage with her sexually in a mutually enjoyable way. She should absolutely not settle for less.

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:16

Beechtrees19 · 02/03/2026 00:04

I agree. I find it really shocking and inappropriate.

Why?
She needs advice.
The world would be a better place for women if mothers actually gave de ent advice based on experience.
God knows if id had a mother i was close enough with to talk about stuff like this perhaps I wouldn't have been exploited and coerced into half of the crap I ended up doing as a young woman

Beechtrees19 · 02/03/2026 00:24

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:16

Why?
She needs advice.
The world would be a better place for women if mothers actually gave de ent advice based on experience.
God knows if id had a mother i was close enough with to talk about stuff like this perhaps I wouldn't have been exploited and coerced into half of the crap I ended up doing as a young woman

Presumably she has friends? It’s just inappropriate for a mother to be hearing intimate details of her daughter’s sex life.

Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 02/03/2026 00:27

My daughter also over shares with me.
while I appreciate her feeling close enough to do so and I don’t mind a generic chat about it all - I actually feel/ and ultimately tell her- that she just needs to work it out for herself, speak with her same age girlfriends/let nature take its course/follow head or heart and see how that pans out/make the mistakes/ learn the hard way/ get the life experience / come to own conclusions.
I genuinely don’t want my role as the parent of a burgeoning adult child to be advising on how they manage their sex life.

Bones101 · 02/03/2026 00:34

Tell her to watch adolescence with Stephen Graham.

As a doctor myself I am always seeing and hearing about porn addicts. It's very concerning that he is that young and an addict already. I would definitely tell her she deserves so much more.

How lucky she is to have a Mum like you. Rare indeed xx

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:42

Beechtrees19 · 02/03/2026 00:24

Presumably she has friends? It’s just inappropriate for a mother to be hearing intimate details of her daughter’s sex life.

Why though?
Her friends are presumably all 18 and aren't going to have the life experience to give her decent advice.

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:45

Beechtrees19 · 02/03/2026 00:24

Presumably she has friends? It’s just inappropriate for a mother to be hearing intimate details of her daughter’s sex life.

I mean its not like shes asking for sex tips.. she has a problem she is in turmoil about and it just happens to involve sex. Of course she should be able to talk to her mother about it.
Yeah its awkward to hear as a parent but id be very glad if my daughters felt comfortable coming to me with this. I dont want them to feel alone and vulnerable.
Because I know I did at that age and it lead me to making bad sexual decisions.

Spudmuffins · 02/03/2026 07:42

Imanexcellentdrivercharliebabbit · 02/03/2026 00:27

My daughter also over shares with me.
while I appreciate her feeling close enough to do so and I don’t mind a generic chat about it all - I actually feel/ and ultimately tell her- that she just needs to work it out for herself, speak with her same age girlfriends/let nature take its course/follow head or heart and see how that pans out/make the mistakes/ learn the hard way/ get the life experience / come to own conclusions.
I genuinely don’t want my role as the parent of a burgeoning adult child to be advising on how they manage their sex life.

This was the first time she has mentioned anything of this nature to me to me and I imagine (and hope) the last but she was asking me because she genuinely needed to speak to someone adult and someone she could trust. All her friends are 16/17/18 with very little experience.

She needed someone with an adult take on thing I suppose.

Regardless of others opinions on here I am glad she turned to me. I am happy she trust me enough.

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Spudmuffins · 02/03/2026 07:45

Bones101 · 02/03/2026 00:34

Tell her to watch adolescence with Stephen Graham.

As a doctor myself I am always seeing and hearing about porn addicts. It's very concerning that he is that young and an addict already. I would definitely tell her she deserves so much more.

How lucky she is to have a Mum like you. Rare indeed xx

Thank you. She has watched Adolescence, I agree that every young person should watch it.

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Spudmuffins · 02/03/2026 07:49

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:42

Why though?
Her friends are presumably all 18 and aren't going to have the life experience to give her decent advice.

I agree, one of her friends is not yet 18 and currently pregnant so I wouldn't trust any of them to give great adult advise on relationships just yet!

I think people would be shocked what some young girls are putting up with when it comes to young mens sexual requests based on their viewing of porn. My DD has stronger personal boundaries than some women her age.

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Spudmuffins · 02/03/2026 07:55

Parrotstwice · 02/03/2026 00:45

I mean its not like shes asking for sex tips.. she has a problem she is in turmoil about and it just happens to involve sex. Of course she should be able to talk to her mother about it.
Yeah its awkward to hear as a parent but id be very glad if my daughters felt comfortable coming to me with this. I dont want them to feel alone and vulnerable.
Because I know I did at that age and it lead me to making bad sexual decisions.

I can't imagine what some on here are suggesting, that I should have turned away from my DD when she was asking for advice, simply because the subject matter was uncomfortable?

Some people of here have some very Victorian-like attitudes to raising children. I am not going to leave either or my dc struggling if they come to me for help and advice, no matter what the subject is.

I'm made of stronger stuff than that and I actually feel for some of these people's children, no wonder there is an epidemic of poor mental health amongst young people these days if they can not turn to those who should be helping and guiding them.

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Seaoftroubles · 02/03/2026 08:15

@Spudmuffins lm glad your daughter came to the best conclusion for her, she sounds a very sensible young lady and l am sure appreciated your listening ear when she was struggling. You sound a great Mum and the fact she felt comfortable enough to seek your gentle support is testimony to that.

GoldenCupsatHarvestTime · 02/03/2026 08:20

I think she’s overreacting to a teen boy acting like a teen boy tbh. If she’s this upset about him smoking weed, wanking and his parents being divorced then she should break up with him because clearly she doesn’t love HIM just her idea of the perfected, changed him. Time to learn to find a man who already fits her desires not one she thinks she can push into changing to fit.

Piglet89 · 02/03/2026 08:23

pinkyredrose · 27/02/2026 13:13

Bloody hell, she's sharing a lot isn't she! I'd have rather died than discuss how wanking off my boyfriend was going with my mother!

Why do you know all her friends have lost thier virginity? That's not her information to share.

I don’t have a daughter, but if I did, I’d be really glad she felt comfortable and trusting enough to disclose this kind of stuff to me.

It’s hard as she obviously really likes him. However, I would advise that, if the drug and porn use are worrying enough issues for her (and they would be for me too), she should end it. She sounds absolutely lovely - if she wants to, she will find someone a better fit for her. At all costs, I would impress upon her the importance of keeping those standards really high and knowing absolutely what her boundaries are.

Spudmuffins · 02/03/2026 08:24

Seaoftroubles · 02/03/2026 08:15

@Spudmuffins lm glad your daughter came to the best conclusion for her, she sounds a very sensible young lady and l am sure appreciated your listening ear when she was struggling. You sound a great Mum and the fact she felt comfortable enough to seek your gentle support is testimony to that.

Thank you.

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LlynTegid · 02/03/2026 08:25

Thank you OP for letting us know that your DD has ended the relationship, and you were reasonable to seek advice.