A solo sex one - my drive is off the charts, help!

[Celia24]

I've been single for about a year. The guy I was seeing matched my high sex drive and on the most active nights we'd be up til 6/7am. It definitely started to interfere with my life. Before that long term relationships was more like a few times a week.

When it comes to masturbation I've always done it once a week or every 2 weeks on average. But for the last 6 months I have to masturbate before bed or I won't sleep. Not just that but I have to orgasm around 3 times.

Last night I got 4 hours sleep because I kept getting horny post orgasm! I recently had an iud fitted & heard this would help but it really hasn't. Im shattered today. Has anyone else experience this post 30/early 30s?

I'm 35 and similar, I've always been this way. It faded a little after I got sterilised but now I'm back to how I was. Even if I orgasm a few times during sex with my husband and I'm satisfied, it's not long till I'm wanting more pleasure. I just give in to it to be honest.

@MaryJean87 'just give in'. 😂oh no, too tempting!

The thing is it kept me up until 4am last night so it is actually becoming disruptive. I might need to get sleeping pills but that's a short term solution. Also my vibrator is crap - maybe if I get a more powerful one I'll feel more done sooner or something?

I suppose maybe I need to bite the bullet & throw myself into dating again. I'd rather not force it just to scratch the itch.

Yeah it could be your vibrator isn't doing it for you. I recently got a Doxy and I don't regret it one bit. Amazing. Otherwise maybe a hormone imbalance?

Masturbating to orgasm tends to be quite ‘goal oriented’ - so if this is the only sexual experience you’ve been having lately you’re potentially missing out on the journey. Try edging yourself, pick a time limit, you might find that the orgasm(s) are more satisfying.

Early 30s here too and although married a while, my sex drive has gone a bit crazy recently.
I did find that a better toy and at a different setting better and more satisfying. I agree with a PP that edging and a slow build can keep me happy for longer.