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How to ask for more foreplay and discuss climaxing differences?

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YesYesIDid · 13/04/2026 09:20

Posting here rather than specifically on the sex topic as I know a lot of people may avoid reading over there, but it is a sex one really...

Recently re-connected with an old flame and having a lot of fun so far, we get on well and I find him very physically attractive...although I've made it clear that I'm not looking for anything more serious with him and he seems ok with that.

The sex itself is actually fantastic (which shocked me quite a bit given that I've just had a hysterectomy, have endometriosis, and last time I tried with a previous partner I was in horrendous pain!) However I have two minor-ish issues...

One is that he never seems to climax, ever. He just kind of stops, and is then ready to go again not long after. He seems happy enough with being like that and is definitely enjoying himself otherwise but I suppose on that point I was just curious.

Also I'd quite like him to spend more time on foreplay... don't get me wrong I'm more than ready to have sex when it happens but selfishly I'd like him to give me a bit more attention where it matters, but just not sure what to say! If it helps it's not like I've exactly returned the favour either as we just kind of get straight into the main event... I know I should just come out and say it but what if it's something he doesn't do?!

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FinallyHere · 13/04/2026 20:37

I’m so sorry to read your update. I’d encourage you to start talking to him about what is going on here. conversations. I’d expect the novelty to wear off pretty quickly for both of you if you are not reaching orgasm.

Have a read up of ‘death grip syndrome’ incase that throws any light on what is happening to him. Good luck.

YesYesIDid · 13/04/2026 20:40

FinallyHere · 13/04/2026 20:37

I’m so sorry to read your update. I’d encourage you to start talking to him about what is going on here. conversations. I’d expect the novelty to wear off pretty quickly for both of you if you are not reaching orgasm.

Have a read up of ‘death grip syndrome’ incase that throws any light on what is happening to him. Good luck.

To be honest I've always found sex incredibly painful before my hysterectomy so just being able to enjoy it, regardless of still no climax, is good enough for now!

I always thought the death grip thing meant there was less sensitivity... he definitely has no issues there! The opposite in fact, he's like a horny teenager just through kissing him!

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RunLyraRun · 13/04/2026 20:42

I’m intrigued as to your description of the sex as “fantastic” when, if I’m reading correctly, neither of you has had a single orgasm in your time together. Is that right?

YesYesIDid · 13/04/2026 20:47

RunLyraRun · 13/04/2026 20:42

I’m intrigued as to your description of the sex as “fantastic” when, if I’m reading correctly, neither of you has had a single orgasm in your time together. Is that right?

Well when you put it like that.... I mean for me anything that's not agonisingly painful is pretty damn good (that's all I've known up until the age of 40) and it still feels amazing without an orgasm. I can't speak for him but he constantly tells me how good he thinks it is...

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RunLyraRun · 13/04/2026 22:32

I’m happy that you’re pain free and I’m glad that you’re enjoying yourself, but you can raise your bar now!

Options are a) an awkward/honest conversation with a man who should be experienced enough to know how to please a woman, or b) ditch this guy and find someone who doesn’t need asking or educating! (My current partner - met online, so they do exist - has literally never come without making sure that I have first).

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