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Could you be satisfied in a loving relationship without orgasm through intercourse?

127 replies

BreezyPeachGoose · 07/09/2026 10:34

Could you be content & satisfied in a relationship which meets most of your needs, except, to achieve a PIV orgasm?

Other means have had some success but are in no way consistent.

Both mid / late 50s, we've been together for around 8 months.

We are in love, the sex is great, the connection is amazing, but the mutual orgasm is elusive...

OP posts:
Sodthesystem · 07/09/2026 20:01

Maximusdecimus · 07/09/2026 17:18

I’ve never once come at the same time as anyone. DH always makes sure I come first but never through PIV only, I have to use a clitoral vibrator at the same time.

Maybe it’s just me but if I came first I wouldn’t be letting anyone stick anything in me afterwords. Sounds painful.

MyOliveViewer · 07/09/2026 20:15

Sodthesystem · 07/09/2026 20:01

Maybe it’s just me but if I came first I wouldn’t be letting anyone stick anything in me afterwords. Sounds painful.

That’s the same as me, I hate intercourse after an orgasm.

Sodthesystem · 07/09/2026 20:17

MyOliveViewer · 07/09/2026 20:15

That’s the same as me, I hate intercourse after an orgasm.

I just wouldn’t really get the point tbh (umm…appropriate word choice haha). I mean I’ll help him out in other ways of course but he isn’t sticking anything in me if I’m already sorted and currently a bit tender.

Nightswimmer80 · 08/09/2026 03:09

Disturbia81 · 07/09/2026 16:41

Sometimes I feel like I’m the only woman who has never had an orgasm. But I absolutely love sex, would have it every day if I could, love the filth of it. I have a huge drive. I masturbate and use toys and have since being a teenager. I feel so weird compared to other women.

I'm the same, never had one from sex, whether piv or oral. The latter I've only rarely received but it just felt uncomfortable or painful and never did anything for me. I think Ive had them from masterbating but it's not the usual touching the clitoris as that just feels irritating.

HighSchoolTeacher · 08/09/2026 04:01

I have only had one lover with whom I could reliably orgasm through PIV. It was a thing of joy that will take me to old age in my memories. He was, however, not terribly adventurous in bed (well, with that gift, did he need to be!).

My current lover is far more adventurous, open minded, more than happy to use toys, just doesn't take it as a failing if he or I don't come, so long as we have had fun. Sometimes it's been great, but IT just isn't happening!

In a long term relationship you need to be able to talk about this stuff.

double0seven · 08/09/2026 04:37

OriginalSkang · 07/09/2026 11:55

Sometimes I wonder if women who orgasm through PIV haven't ever actually had a real orgasm. I was in my 30s when I first did

"Women who orgasm through PIV haven't ever actually had a real orgasm". I really don't understand thar statement at all, why on earth would you wonder that ?
On almost every occasion I've had sex with a man I've had PIV orgasm. That has only stopped in recent years as I've become post menopausal and achieving orgasm by any means is virtually impossible.
I loathe receiving oral and always have done but love giving it. Been with my partner many years and coming together, if that's we want, has usually been down to him waiting for me.

StrugglingAlong75 · 08/09/2026 05:52

I can't remember the exact figure but I think only a few women are consistently able to achieve orgasm via PIV.

It's not uncommon for women not to be able to orgasm at all by any method so I don't think it's a big deal.

OriginalSkang · 08/09/2026 09:00

double0seven · 08/09/2026 04:37

"Women who orgasm through PIV haven't ever actually had a real orgasm". I really don't understand thar statement at all, why on earth would you wonder that ?
On almost every occasion I've had sex with a man I've had PIV orgasm. That has only stopped in recent years as I've become post menopausal and achieving orgasm by any means is virtually impossible.
I loathe receiving oral and always have done but love giving it. Been with my partner many years and coming together, if that's we want, has usually been down to him waiting for me.

I wonder it because of my own experience. I think that was pretty clear in my post? Why did you cut I wonder out when you quoted me the second time? You don't understand why I would wonder something? Why does anyone wonder anything?!

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:43

MyOliveViewer · 07/09/2026 15:21

Can you include whatever you do solo to orgasm into your sex life? That’s what I do, I’ve never had an orgasm during PIV and at the same time never not had an orgasm at some point during a session.

You have never ever had an orgasm during PIV? Could this be a partner issue rather than a you issue @MyOliveViewer ?

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 15:44

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:43

You have never ever had an orgasm during PIV? Could this be a partner issue rather than a you issue @MyOliveViewer ?

Have you read any posts or indeed anything about the female orgasm? It's unusual to orgasm via PIV alone and doesn't indicate a problem with anybody.

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:46

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 15:44

Have you read any posts or indeed anything about the female orgasm? It's unusual to orgasm via PIV alone and doesn't indicate a problem with anybody.

No… but surely it’s worth considering. If you have slept with say… one person your entire life then definitely a possibility!

MyOliveViewer · 08/09/2026 15:47

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:43

You have never ever had an orgasm during PIV? Could this be a partner issue rather than a you issue @MyOliveViewer ?

There is no issue, do you have an issue?

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 15:48

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:46

No… but surely it’s worth considering. If you have slept with say… one person your entire life then definitely a possibility!

Why is it worth considering? The poster always orgasms during sex. There's no problem that needs exploring.

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:48

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 15:48

Why is it worth considering? The poster always orgasms during sex. There's no problem that needs exploring.

Edit…. @MyOliveViewer did!

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:49

MyOliveViewer · 08/09/2026 15:47

There is no issue, do you have an issue?

Good god no!! It was an observation.

I will shuffle away and leave you to it 😧!!

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 15:54

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:48

Edit…. @MyOliveViewer did!

Edited

Edited as poster has left the thread

GarlicSomething · 08/09/2026 16:02

OriginalSkang · 07/09/2026 11:55

Sometimes I wonder if women who orgasm through PIV haven't ever actually had a real orgasm. I was in my 30s when I first did

WHAT???!!!!

I've been very lucky in that respect (it all finished years ago, but meh). Glorious orgasms by hand and positively transcendental ones with PIV. Fewer women can climax through PIV alone, and it's purely physical. I don't think anyone's figured out what the difference is - but most people have figured out it doesn't matter!

I never liked oral, though, I didn't get all the cookies.

babasaclover · 08/09/2026 16:03

I used to PIV with husband and have done for 20 years only partner ever to achieve this however lately I can’t get there. Anyone else had this issue with same partner?

SayWhatty · 08/09/2026 16:07

I wouldn't want to. However, can you do it during PIV with hands or toys? That could be OK if everything else is good.

PixieFairySprite · 08/09/2026 16:08

I had no idea what it was until I met my partner 6 years ago. I am 55 this year! So, obviously for me, the answer is yes.

I guess I just never knew I was missing something...

U53rName · 08/09/2026 20:17

Bleina · 08/09/2026 15:43

You have never ever had an orgasm during PIV? Could this be a partner issue rather than a you issue @MyOliveViewer ?

This is a really toxic message. Most women cannot orgasm from PIV, and shouldn’t be made to feel like something is wrong.

SayWhatty · 08/09/2026 21:28

U53rName · 08/09/2026 20:17

This is a really toxic message. Most women cannot orgasm from PIV, and shouldn’t be made to feel like something is wrong.

Can't, or don't? Maybe most men are crap shags whose partners have learned to deprioritise their own pleasure so much that they don't even expect full sexual enjoyment.

SayWhatty · 08/09/2026 21:28

U53rName · 08/09/2026 20:17

This is a really toxic message. Most women cannot orgasm from PIV, and shouldn’t be made to feel like something is wrong.

Can't, or don't? Maybe most men are crap shags whose partners have learned to deprioritise their own pleasure so much that they don't even expect full sexual enjoyment.

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 08/09/2026 23:11

SayWhatty · 08/09/2026 21:28

Can't, or don't? Maybe most men are crap shags whose partners have learned to deprioritise their own pleasure so much that they don't even expect full sexual enjoyment.

Can't (confused my words in the initial post)

Lesbians also rarely orgasm from toy penetration alone.

KarenNextDoor · 08/09/2026 23:30

Ive always O through piv. Mainly when ive been on top. If missionary, try raising your bum on a pillow, see if that works and also lube helps!

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