Topic : Is This Normal?

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Created on : Friday, July 01, 2005, 05:19:40 pm
Author : dataimport
Your partner asked you to do WHAT? Some things are taboo. Some things are common but just not discussed. Where does your sex life fit in?

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March 22, 2006, 2:03 pm PST

Is This Normal?

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He does respect my feelings.  He doesn't force me to do anything.  I am a very sexy over 50 intelligent woman.  I own my own business, I own 4 houses, I am secure with who I am I never said I was head over heals in love.  I feel love for him, but I am confidant.  I never call him.  He calls me 5 or 6 times a day, and he treats me like a Queen.  I can walk away from today if I want to,  I just want to know WHY he feels this way.  I guess I should consult a sex therapist.  Do you know of any books on the subject?

I think the best way to find out his whys would be to  ask him. There are lots of books pro's and con's and I truly don't know any particular book that I would be comfortable recommending.  

 

I didn't mean to offend you, or to imply in any way you were not intelligent, successful, or secure. You asked why, without stating your position one way or the other. In my humble opinion, if you are not opposed, are emotionally stable and comfortable with it, and are using protection with multiple partners, it is a choice. Again as to why he is wanting to watch you with other partners, he would have the answers. 

 

I hope this helps, and again good luck, and great sex! 

  

 
 
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March 22, 2006, 3:18 pm PST

The first thing you need to do is talk to him

Quote From: kaybragg

Hello..I have never done this before.  I have no one to talk to about this issue.  I have been married for 22 years and I am frustrated with my sex life.  I have 3 children all boys.  My husband doesn't have a strong sex drive but I do.  How do I get him to  recognize me and want me?

The first thing you need to do is talk to him. Many men are not comfortable talking about sex with their spouse. It is an area where we might find out we are not what we think we are, sexually. 

Depending on how your husband is as far as communications go, you need to talk openly as you can with him about how you feel in this matter. You need to do this in a non threatening place. Talk to him while the two of you may be alone in the car, or in the living room after the children have gone to bed. The point is don't bring this up in the bedroom. You need to let him know how you feel, and what you are lacking, and at the same time find out how he feels, and what he thinks he is lacking as well. 

There could be a lot of reasons for his low sex drive. There are medical reasons, such as certain medicines and health conditions (low testosterone levels and more) can lower the sex drive. Stress, such as with a job or finances can lower the sex drive.  Maybe he needs to go have a physical, and check to see if any of these things are the problem. 

Some men have a kind of Madonna effect, where once their wife has given birth, they have a more difficult time seeing their wife as a sexual being. 

With the little information you have given, it is difficult to give any advice, but I will give this much more, in case it will be helpful. 

Talk to him about your desires. Let him know explicitly, if he is one that could take it, what you are wanting. Maybe you could liven up your sex life with role playing games between the two of you. Maybe it could be improved with something as simple as just the two of you getting away, even if it is just a motel/hotel in your own town. Sometimes just a change in scenery can make a world of difference. Other things you could try would be new sexual positions than you are used to. Explore your sexuality together.  

The biggest thing you can do to help your situation is to communicate. Communicate what you are missing, wanting, and looking for. For all you know, he may be hoping you would bring it up. 

I hope this helps. Good luck, and great sex! 

 
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March 22, 2006, 3:32 pm PST

Some Medications Prevent a Release of Semen

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Hey everyone. Well I have a little problem I started dating this guy about a month agao and well he is 51 and I am 34. He is an awesome guy. Well we have had sex which is great ! The thing is he does not cum ( ejaculate) I mean he gets hard we have sex but then he does not have an ejaculation. Of course I worry that it is me and he tells me it is not. He says that it has come with age and that the sex feels good. But I would have to think that he can not enjoy not having the feeling of releasing that tension or whatever. Is it normal for men at that age to not cum, and is there anything I can do to assure that he will or help him to. Imean the sex is great I get mine and he makes sure of that he is not a selfish lover by any means but I just want him to have the same enjoyment I have.

Some Medications Prevent a Release of Semen, but the still have the sensation of ejaculation. I don't know by what you say if that is the situation. I can tell you that at 52, your boyfriend's answer is not the norm. Men "our" age still have emission of semen with ejaculation. There have been men in their 90's that have produced offspring. 

Your boyfriend's problem, if he is never reaching orgasm, it could be an emotional problem. It could be many things causing him to not reach orgasm, but maybe he needs to talk with a doctor. Again if he is reaching orgasm, but without semen, it could be some medication he is on. 

I hope this helps. Good luck, and great sex! 

 
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March 22, 2006, 3:39 pm PST

IT sounds like your husband has gotten lazy

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My husband and i have been married for about 3 yrs now, and there is a 14 yr age gap (hes 40 and I'm 26) we have 4 wonderful children and all that goes with that but.... For the past 6 months or more mt husband and i haven't even slept in the same bed let alone room.  He sleeps in the living room in his chair.  I tell him i'm going to bed and he just looks at like like "so, our point is?"  we don't have a sex life at all.  There is the occaion oral sex but no intercourse.  I hate just having oral sex  with him.  What is the deal?? I don't know what to do or say to him?  Does any one else have this problem?

Men will at times become sexually lazy if you let them. You need to speak up and find out what is going on with him. Maybe you need to say something more like, "Okay, it's time for "US" to go to bed now." The biggest thing you need to do is communicate with him.  

If you don't enjoy oral sex altogether, then you should let him know that and not do it again. If you don't enjoy oral sex because it is a one way street, then you need to let him know he is being selfish and lazy, and you deserve as good as you give. No one in a sexual relationship should do anything they are not enjoying or comfortable with. Sex is something wonderful and exciting shared by adults and it is giving each other pleasure. He should be getting pleasure giving you pleasure as much as receiving pleasure.  

You can't expect a change, if you are not willing to talk about it with your husband. 

I hope this helps. Good luck, and great sex! 

 
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March 23, 2006, 11:33 am PST

Is This Normal?

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Hey everyone. Well I have a little problem I started dating this guy about a month agao and well he is 51 and I am 34. He is an awesome guy. Well we have had sex which is great ! The thing is he does not cum ( ejaculate) I mean he gets hard we have sex but then he does not have an ejaculation. Of course I worry that it is me and he tells me it is not. He says that it has come with age and that the sex feels good. But I would have to think that he can not enjoy not having the feeling of releasing that tension or whatever. Is it normal for men at that age to not cum, and is there anything I can do to assure that he will or help him to. Imean the sex is great I get mine and he makes sure of that he is not a selfish lover by any means but I just want him to have the same enjoyment I have.
As much as I think it would be cool to orgasm, the fact that I never has doesn't matter to how great my sex life is. I know it is discouraging when you can't make someone cum, but if he's telling you it's not you and he just can't cum, then maybe just listen to what he is saying, and appreciate that he prolly can go a lot longer than other men his age :) Can he reach orgasm when he is by himself (masterbating)? I had a guy who couldn't cum inside of me, or if we were having sex, it would take him over an hour.... but when he was by himself, he could make himself cum in a couple of minutes......
 
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March 23, 2006, 11:40 am PST

Is This Normal?

Quote From: pagan_mom2

I used to love having sex, especially with my fiance.  But now I hate it.  Whever he is in the mood I usually just go along with  for his sake.  We have tried foreplay, but nothing works.  Occassionally I start to feel something good, but I always stop him.  I don't know why, but it just feels wrong.  Does anyone have any advice?  I have no sex drive whatsoever and I miss it very much.
Has anything bad happened in your relationship.... communication or otherwise. I lost interest in sex with my ex because our relationship sucked.... and i felt like it was a chore to even start having sex.... as much as I love it, it just wasn't working for me. Now with my new boyfriend, it started off with me being horny but not getting wet or warmed up enough before hand... so we spoke about it because it was starting to make him feel bad.... I told him it had nothing to do with him and that it was something psychological with me, and that I just needed some time to get warmed up and stuff... I also have started to innitiate it a lil more on my own and things are great. Don't know if this is similar in your case or what....?!
 
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March 23, 2006, 11:46 am PST

Is This Normal?

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He may be gay..

he may not be..... 

  

 
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March 23, 2006, 2:40 pm PST

Is This Normal?

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he may not be..... 

  

I'm a man and don't think he is gay. If he was I don't think he would have sex with her at all. If he is not reaching a climax maybe its because he is not completely satisfied with the sex. Contrary to popular belief some men need a lot to climax just like some women. Maybe he does not want to say the things he likes that will get him there because he is worried she won't like those things so he does does what she likes which may not get him to climax. Maybe he is worried about pregnancy. Or maybe if he thinks if he ejaculates too quick she will not be satisfied. There is a long list of reasons but I don't think gay is one of them and least not for him.
 
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March 23, 2006, 2:50 pm PST

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Quote From: sonyaann

My husband and i have been married for about 3 yrs now, and there is a 14 yr age gap (hes 40 and I'm 26) we have 4 wonderful children and all that goes with that but.... For the past 6 months or more mt husband and i haven't even slept in the same bed let alone room.  He sleeps in the living room in his chair.  I tell him i'm going to bed and he just looks at like like "so, our point is?"  we don't have a sex life at all.  There is the occaion oral sex but no intercourse.  I hate just having oral sex  with him.  What is the deal?? I don't know what to do or say to him?  Does any one else have this problem?
After being married for a while many men usually prefer to play with their playstation or xbox, even watch ESPN instead of having sex with their wife. Oral sex is usually used a quickie when and if they need it. He probably prefers to not go to bed at the same time that way he doesn't have to worry about you wanting sex. Plus at that age, the sex drive is sometimes lower. On top of that with 4 kids, he is probably always too exhausted for sex.  Your sex drive may normally go down as well and when it does you won't even realize you never have sex anymore.
 
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March 23, 2006, 3:06 pm PST

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Quote From: kaybragg

Hello..I have never done this before.  I have no one to talk to about this issue.  I have been married for 22 years and I am frustrated with my sex life.  I have 3 children all boys.  My husband doesn't have a strong sex drive but I do.  How do I get him to  recognize me and want me?
After being married for THAT LONG many men usually prefer to watch ESPN instead of having sex with their wife. Plus he's much older now, so his sex drive may have normally decreased over time. And with 3 children, he is probably way too exhausted for sex.  I don't know if this is the reason but with some men, the wife gains weight, or she does not do the things she used to or she won't do the things he would like to do and men just become less interested in sex with their wives. Your sex drive may normally go down as well and when it does you won't even realize you never have sex anymore. Plus lets say a woman likes to have sex 2 times a month and their husband likes to have sex every 2 months or so. While your waiting until then you can concentrate more on your kids, watch Dr. Phil or whatever. I'm a man I have to admit I'm usually VERY surprised when a woman says she wants more sex because that's almost unheard of. I always thought it was the man who always wanted more sex and the woman could care less whether or not she ever had sex.
 

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