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Created on : Friday, July 01, 2005, 05:17:33 pm
Author : dataimport
"He wants it twice a day!" "She would be happy to go a whole month without touching me." Does this sound familiar?

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June 11, 2008, 6:22 pm PDT

wife with no sex drive

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Hi all, this is my first posting here. It seems as if everyone is talking about the "new" system and not the subject of this board, so I hope I'm not intruding! ;-) My wife and I have been married for over a year - second marriage for both of us. Our problem is that she's never had a normal sex life. According to her, it's never been about her, and she really doesn't know how to express herself. She's not used to the way I am, which is that I like to please her first and foremost. She seems to be okay with that for the most part, but she doesn't reciprocate 99% of the time. ((By the way, this system does stink - what's up with not being able to backspace??)) She feels inadequate and self-conscious and rather than just trying to break out of it, she does nothing, hence our problem. I sometimes feel as if she doesn't have any desire for me, but she vehemently denies that. But the fact remains that things are the way they are and I'm very unhappy with this area of our life. I'll readily admit that I am more focused on this problem because of my experience with my first wife where we just let issues like this go without truly working through it. I don't want this to haunt us throughout our marriage. I'm not a cheater and have zero desire to be with anyone else - that's kind of the problem. I find my wife extremely attractive and she turns me on 24/7, but I don't feel any of that - even a little bit - toward me. I'm in a loop where she only brings up our having "alone" time after I've complained out loud to her, so it gives me the feeling of her appeasing me. But it doesn't last. Not until I complain again, so you could see how that doesn't make me feel too good. Anyone else have this type of experience?
i do feel sorry for you. i am speaking from the wifes prespective here though, that maybe you ahvent looked at or ask her about. women know therse things, dont ask how we just do. i think that alot of this stems from how her first husband treated her in the bedroom. If he didnt ever give her attention or treated her badly  when she tried giving him attention and i promise you that i live through this every day and have for years. like celibate for the last two of them, and no lingerie or anything even works on him and hasnt in years, and then its all the emotional things that go along with it, that could be your problem. it depends on how your sex life was while you were dating. you see, like the kind of man that does the flower thing and all. if not try that, try courting her. but dont expect sex. if she feels less pressure than it might work. i hope so for your sake i really do, try different places in the house not in the house try anything take her to a lingerie store and show her what you want anything that yiou think will help< mine will not go> i have went through all this already. nothing has worked for me and i dont wont to see that happened to you are anyone here, i have even written a hot sexy book for people like you, to get that passion back in their lifes. since i cant. i have even tried the never bringing it up at all thing, and that didnt work either. he doesnt ask me why i dont wont it and we dont talk about it at all. he avoids the whole issue. he never looks at my body at all. he only tells his friends that she will get nothing out of me, and has for years. if he thinks that i might won it on anniversairies and i have said nothing to even make him think that, he will complain that he is tired,. he wont ask his doctor for viagra either. its like i am always going to be alone like this and now i am used to it and dont know what it would feel like to be to be alive again. i am just saying that you should still be on your honey moon type of thing now, and you need to find away to to bring her a live again if you ahev to ask her what it would take then do that. i wish you luck, but dont let it go to far. you will regret it if you do. you and she should be having a good time and doing everything with one another that your others didnt do with you. good luck.
 
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June 11, 2008, 6:48 pm PDT

to above

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I feel the same way.My husband and I have been married for 7 years.He has never been interested,but I always thought it would change.He gave me soooooo many excuses over the years.It has effected my self esteem and my feelings for him.I think I'm ready to move on,but what about my vows?Are we to live the lives of someone else for the rest of our lives?Well, let me know what you think?

yes, i have been celibate for two years now and over, know how you feel all the time, get out and find someone taht will treat you right, i know how you feel then its always that one thing in your head is every man going to make you feel this way? no, probably not. but could also and thats a fear in itself i know this also. i  have two friends and both are male and both are younger than husband and both well lets just say that they would try anything at all, if i would, but naturally i cant. it does make me feel alive feeling so yes, there are men out there that will pay attention to us and not make us feel this way. which tells you that its all his fault and that its not you at all, theres nothing wrong with you. have you tried viagra yet for him. i ahve heard them all also, now he says to his friends that she will get nothing from me. how is that supposed to amke me feel. like i should be alone the rest of my life and do with oyt cause he doesnt put forth any effort. i guess so. it is this kind of a man that makes a woman have a affair. to be felt needed.and its their fault that we do.

 
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June 11, 2008, 6:53 pm PDT

no sex in nc

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My husband has never been into sex.He lies about masterbating.I have caught him in bed with a man and he said that he was napping while the othe man watched TV.
i think hes gay, i mean in bed with another man is pretty much telling you all of it.  leave now.
 
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June 11, 2008, 7:01 pm PDT

blood pressure problem

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I have read a lot of the messages and I can see that I'm not alone . I want it all the time always have and I hope I always will. BUT hubby is a no show lately. I too am getting hurt . I'm no spring chicken but I'm no ugly duckling either. And this urge that I can't quench is starting to cause a problem with  us. I feel myself getting angry with him,and not being able to get these feelings out I don't want to hurt him because like every one else the rest of our life is good. We have been together 24 years and Married for 15. He has had some trouble with having his blood pressure meds changed three times and it caused whats called lykenplantis an inflammatory condition of the skin. We don't know what else to do,it causes his skin to itch and swell and it is usually in the warm spots of his body. It has been a long time since he has had any breakouts and there have been some good times . He hasen't said any thing about this beeing the trouble but I wonder? It dosen't look like it. So is it me ? I know he masturbates and has porn dvd's I have found them. And why does he feel he has to hide them? Again is it me? We use to read the stories and play around with toys and have fun. But the fun is not there any more. I have quit trying because the rejection of any kind be it body language or words hurt . What can I do ? And again is it me?
oh yeah mine has that to, and he wont ask his doctor for help or anything at all, have lived like this for 8 years now most of which are sexkless. amd i am used to it.  and no its not you its him.
 
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June 12, 2008, 7:37 am PDT

anal sex

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Touchy subject. I had never been willing to try anal before my husband. I had also never been interested in toys before him. Something is just different with my husband, though, and I'm willing to try just about anything with him. I suppose it has a lot to do with with the love I know he feels for me and that I know he would NEVER want to do anything sexually that would hurt me or make me feel demeaned. He's all about pleasing me, and if something doesn't have that potential, he's not into it. Your husband sounds very self-centered. I don't know if you've considered this, but the porn is a big problem, too. He probably wouldn't be so intent on having anal sex if he weren't looking at porn all the time. In my opinion, he shouldn't be looking at porn at all unless it's with you and the content meets your approval. It is not okay for him to waste his sexual energy on images of other women. This act alone is incredibly disrespectful to you. No wonder you don't feel safe trying something new with him. I wouldn't either. I just finished writing an academic paper about internet pornography. Studies have shown that porn has the ability to act on the brain the same way herion or cocaine do. In other words, it can be addictive and, as with drugs, the addicted individual needs more and more and more of it to get his fix until the porn alone isn't enough and he needs to act out what he sees. I would take the porn thing more seriously if I were you. The fact that he now wants to do something to you that would make you feel degraded says it all. Good luck.
i am totally with the other woman about buying the biggest one possible using it on him, and once he finds out how bad it hurts then maybe he will stop worrying you about it, and let your doctor tell him that you have a medical condition that prevents this, and block all porn sites on your computer and taht will stop that,i think its abusive to you emotionally with him saying those things to you, myself. i am a open minded person and i try anything but this cause i am sorry buy it just makes me think of gay men. could he be bi sexual and you not know it, i mean i caught mine looking at twinkies a few years ago, i have sensed blocked everything, and he has admited that he did that along time before me, and that makes me wary, but i also have not had sex with him in two years, but this is all his fault. he never wants it. there are alot of things that couples can try without doing this if you dont wont it and he should respect that at . did he try this when you were dating?
 
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June 21, 2008, 8:54 pm PDT

I just don't understand.

I am almost 39 years old.  I have done more things in my life than many will ever have the chance to do.  To this day, I have not found anything more enjoyable in life than sex.  It's the best feeling in the world!  Not just receiving pleasure, but giving a woman pleasure is my biggest turn on.  I just can't understand anyone not wanting to have sex.  Especially if they are living with someone.  Why chose to live with someone if you have no desire to make love on a regular basis? 

 

I have been with my wife for 15 years.  The first 10 years together, we had sex whenever and wherever we could.  That last five years, not as much.  Last year (2007) we had sex twice.  (I know!).  It wasn't me, trust me.  It caused a separation.  She returned two months later.  Since then, we have sex 1 - 2 times a week.  Still not enough for me, but I'm okay with it.  At least it's better than our record in 2007!

 

But seriously, sex is such a wonderful and beautiful thing.  I really can't understand anyone not wanting to make love to someone they are in love with.  Men are different than women; I understand that.  There are times when my wife is not in the mood.  I don't like it, but I deal with it.  On the other hand, I have NEVER refused her when she initiates sex.  NEVER!  Why would I?  I love her, I love making love to her, I love pleasing her.  Why would I say No?  To the women on here saying their men have no sex drive,  I am so sorry.  As a man, I don't get it.  I can't see any man saying no to sex.  Something is wrong there.

 

Someone made a comment about watching porn and how watching too much can affect a man.  I disagree!  I have been watching porn since I was a teenager.  It doesn't affect how I perform in bed with my wife.  I don't have to watch it with her, though sometimes we do.  And we have learned some really good positions and techniques watching porn, so don't knock it.

 

Sex is wonderful, it's natural, and it's the only thing all humans have in common.  After all, if not for sex, none of us would be here.  So why do people still talk about it in whispers?  Why are there parents who will let their kids watch a movie with Bruce Willis killing 30 people, but change the channel when a woman's getting naked?  Why do so many view masturbation as a bad or ugly thing?  Any medical professional will tell you it's normal, natural, and healthy. 

 

There are so many people out there who need to learn to lighten up just a little.  And for those of you in a relationship, stop turning your partner down.  If they want to have sex, have sex with them.  What's the worse that could happen?  You enjoying yourself, and them, until you both reach orgasm?  Yeah, that would suck! 

 
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July 7, 2008, 7:40 am PDT

Differing Sex Drives

Coach JoeH -

You are a lucky person that's all I can say. I've been looking for a 'reason' for my husbands lack of desire and interest for over two years now. I've gone from blaming myself, to worrying about other women, to worrying about his health. He won't discuss it - he says he loves me and at one point when I was so depressed he 'tried' for awhile to have sex more regularly but then said he didn't like it to be forced. So it's been seven months now. I've changed my appearance and I've bought sexier cloths ... he complained about those - I went back to more conservative dress. He just isn't into sex - period. I've begged him to see a doctor and he gets defensive and says he is fine! So I'm giving up. While some women might be looking for ways to increase their libido I'm looking for the opposite. If menapause would limit my desire to have sexual contact - BRING IT ON. I'm frustrated and tired and I just want to give up. I've quite initiating anything - I've been patient and kind and I've been demanding and straightforward. Both approaches have failed to bring us to a compromise in the sex department. So I put my energy into the family and I've bought myself some little toys. Next stop is the doctor to see if he can give me some anti-depressants to get me through some of the worst of the nights.

So bravo to you and your wife Joe - your willingness to work together is a very special thing. L
 
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July 8, 2008, 2:39 pm PDT

He Doesn't Know What to Do With Me

Hello all -

I've known my boyfriend for roughly 20 years.  Yup, since high school.  We've both remained friends over the years and only within the last two did we decide to start dating.  In fact, we moved in together, flipping a house and enjoying each other's company.

Everything else is great - he's my best friend, he's fun, he and my family like each other and I really can't complain. The problem is sex.  There's a lack of it unless I seriously conk him on the head with a club and drag him to the bedroom.

Now before any theories pop up, I believe that I've discovered the reason: He's never made love.  Sure, he's had sex and everything that goes with it, but when it comes to real intimacy, he hesitates.  To give a better description of him, he's the rough and tough tumble guy with a heart of gold: Think Sawyer on "Lost" and that's a great description.  He's dated every type of woman out there and he tells me I'm the best he's come across, but he doesn't know what to do with me. 

It hurts, it's crushing and it's a terrible ego-blow for me.  Although I understand that he cares about me, I feel that there's some hesitation on his part as if maybe he's just... sexually immature?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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July 8, 2008, 10:04 pm PDT

We are still young!

Hello... I am 21, and my boyfriend is 23.. I would think we would be very sexaully active but we are not! We have been together for 4 years and we had been sexually active for a bit in the relationship.. but eventually sex declined alot! I thought and blamed our problem with living at college or living with parents.. which is understandable. We just recently got our first place together in april and I thought our sex life would come alive! But still nothing.. when I ask for it he says hes tired... WHAT? we are young! I also find myself as a pretty girl and do not understand the problem.. we will have sex perhaps once a week and thats because I yell at him or make him feel as though he is not a man. I feel he only has sex with me to shut me up. Since we have moved in, I have caught him looking at porn twice.. why would he be looking at porn if he has no sexual desire towards me? I have tried sexy lingerie.. he says "what the hell are you wearing" and trying to get him the mood by touching and rubbing him.. and getting the response " can i help you? "(moody) and rolling back over. I dont understand.. what should I do? I know he loves me.. are we just destined for friendship? but I know that this problem is really lowering my self esteem and making me insecure because I feel like I am not desireable anymore.. and im only 21..... AHHHHHH
 
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July 10, 2008, 5:17 am PDT

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Hello... I am 21, and my boyfriend is 23.. I would think we would be very sexaully active but we are not! We have been together for 4 years and we had been sexually active for a bit in the relationship.. but eventually sex declined alot! I thought and blamed our problem with living at college or living with parents.. which is understandable. We just recently got our first place together in april and I thought our sex life would come alive! But still nothing.. when I ask for it he says hes tired... WHAT? we are young! I also find myself as a pretty girl and do not understand the problem.. we will have sex perhaps once a week and thats because I yell at him or make him feel as though he is not a man. I feel he only has sex with me to shut me up. Since we have moved in, I have caught him looking at porn twice.. why would he be looking at porn if he has no sexual desire towards me? I have tried sexy lingerie.. he says "what the hell are you wearing" and trying to get him the mood by touching and rubbing him.. and getting the response " can i help you? "(moody) and rolling back over. I dont understand.. what should I do? I know he loves me.. are we just destined for friendship? but I know that this problem is really lowering my self esteem and making me insecure because I feel like I am not desireable anymore.. and im only 21..... AHHHHHH

Communications is the cornerstone of any relationship. I think both of you need to sit your partners down, at a time when sex is not an option, and discuss what is bothering you, and what you are wanting as far as sex is concerned.

 

We men aren't mind readers, and we truly would love it if a woman would tell us exactly what is a turn on and what is not. At the same time you need to find out what is going on in their minds, and what they are expecting as well. I think more relationships would have less problems if both partners would set down, at a comfortable time and place and discuss what's going on in their mind, and find out the same from their partner's mind as well.

 

I can't give either of you a solution to what will work, because no two people are the same, and what turns one person on, will turn off another. What the two of you need to do is try to communicate, and find out what is going on with your partner, and why they are not getting what you are needing out of your relationship.

 

I hope this at least gives you both some food for thought. Good luck, and please keep us informed on what is going on, as what happens in your relationship, may very well help someone having the same problems.

 
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