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Anxiety surrounding sex

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wowmummy · 03/11/2022 09:09

Hi all.

So cutting long story short me we have always had a very good sex life.

DH has started a new job as a firefighter, obviously the course was demanding and the job can be stressful. It has taken a toll on our relationship as he commits a lot of his time at the station than with us. We are working through our issues though. Opening up and communicating a lot more.
BUT
Because of it the course being tiring he wasn't interested in sex which I understood. When the course was finished he was more relaxed. Tried to have sex. Did the usual and then when he got on top wasnt hard. Said 'why aren't I hard' and I just said 'nevermind' but obviously did mind but didn't let on. The next night he pursued it again, promised a better night. It was a blip etc so we tried again, even though I we reluctant in case it happened again. This time a bit 'dirtier' and he got slightly hard but then went soft. I said again 'it's ok' and rolled over, I kind of knew when he started that that would happen. So we've spoken about it and he's said the first time his knee hurt. The second time he was under stress (despite him being the one initiating it), then he said I wasn't wet enough, then he said he had no foreplay. Seems to be any excuse to try and please me.

So even though we are working on our issues, the thought of sex just fills me with complete anxiety. I feel sick thinking about it and I don't know if I would even be able to perform anymore if we did. I've told him this and he said ok we will just cuddle for now but I know he's upset and disappointed.

I don't know what it wrong with me? Our marriage troubles haven't helped but things feel a little more positive with that. I don't know what to feel?

Thanks

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Rieslinger · 03/11/2022 10:51

Hi WM, is he Retained or Wholetime?

Erections can be very affected by stress and emotion as I'm sure you know.

Being a FF is very demanding physically, mentally and emotionally, it's tough on the FF and their families as well as being hugely rewarding.

From my POV communication and empathy will help you both.

My POV is really try to back off and find time for you both to talk with the aim to build the physical side and expect baby steps(family/friends around to help with childcare?) also having modest expectations will lessen the pressure on him and disappointment for you both.

Get your vibrator out for you in the meantime!

Good luck!!

Coffeeandcake15 · 03/11/2022 12:50

I understand stress is a big factor here but it’s not your fault, it’s his issue. Leave a few days and try again, it may just be a blip!

wowmummy · 03/11/2022 15:03

Hi

He's a retainer one.

Even a vibrator doesn't make me feel sexy or anything exciting!

This happened about a month ago. It wasn't last week or whatever - I wish it was!

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PinotPony · 03/11/2022 22:28

So take the pressure of erections out of the equation. There's a whole load of stuff you can do in between PIV and just cuddling!

You could give him a massage. He could give you oral. You could even play with his cock and balls while he's flaccid... he might still enjoy how it feels to be touched.

The more you make it into a "thing", the more pressure he'll feel. And I'm not sure why you feel anxious about sex... his lack of erection isn't any reflection on you. Your anxiousness may be compounding the problem.
^
If it happens again just reassure him, smile and ask if you can try some other stuff instead.^

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