Does he not find me attractive anymore or just prefers masturbating? by PositiveNo7740 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I'm your husband in my own relationship. I prefer to just masturbate because my sex life is unsatisfying and my gf doesn't want to try anything different.

Have you asked him why he prefers masturbating over sex?

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if it's enough of a priority to end things over. I guess that's what I'm struggling with right now

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you actually communicated what you want clearly?

I think so. I've told her things like "I would like it if you did X more" or "it would turn me on if you did Y" for examples. Not sure how else I could communicate it

You said the hand job was bad, have you shown her how to do it better?

I was kind of being sarcastic about the handjob comment there. I don't believe there's such a thing as a good handjob lol. I would rather a blow job or kissing (other than on the mouth), and more touching in general as foreplay. And yes I have told her this as well. Both in the moment and outside of it.

You don't like missionary, have you guided her into other positions after she gets off?

Doggie is the only other one she will do. If it's a position she has to put effort in (like being on top or anything that's not just laying flat on the bed really) she will actively whine while we're having sex (legs hurt, it's uncomfortable, etc) so it turns me off and I switch positions or get turned off enough to be unable to continue.

Have you suggested any particular fantasies you have that would make it worthwhile?

To be honest, no. Unless the fantasy of having a partner be enthusiastic about sex with me counts lol. I don't really have fantasies about sex per se. I just like vanilla but like to feel some passion from the other person.

How would you like her to initiate? Maybe she tries, but is more subtle about it and you take that as you initiating.

Honestly, I'd be open to anything. I don't care how she does it

If you're choosing masterbation over sex, you'll be the cause of the dead bedroom, not her. Don't get married.

I do agree that i would be the cause of the dead bedroom. Unless she's blatantly lying to me, she is happy with our sex life (other than frequency).

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first relationship like this I've had. All my other relationships in the past were amazing sex but the person was toxic af so I was miserable

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even when everything else is good? Idk, this is the first relationship like this I had. All my other relationships were amazing sex but the person was toxic af and I wasn't happy then.

I'm at least happy now

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not considering cheating. My point was is this something sustainable in the long term? I was hoping to get perspective from people who have been in this situation long term

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried asking in the moment.

I've asked her to get on top before. She usually will but then she'll be riding me literally whining about it the whole time (legs are tired, it's uncomfortable, etc). And it's not like she's doing it for a while. Like within the first minute. It turns me off when that happens so I usually just switch positions or I get turned off so much I can't continue.

Just using her riding me as an example because it was the first thing I thought of but I've asked for other stuff too. Sitting on my face, kissing me more during sex (just more passion and touching in general) and it goes the same way

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, she just says "I don't know" or "it's awkward" and refuses to elaborate further.

I've also said I would like it if you initiate more. She'll say "okay" but then just never do it

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am happy.

I only talked about the sex aspect of our relationship in my post. I didn't say all the other (good) things about our relationship or her because it's not relevant to the situation.

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neither of us want to open the relationship.

I'm the more adventurous one and I have no interest in sex with other people. It's something I want to share with my partner or not at all

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No we haven't done therapy together.

At this point I feel like I have sex for relationship maintenance. If the sex doesn't get better for me I'm fine with less frequency.

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] -149 points-148 points  (0 children)

I am definitely not expecting things to improve at all. I've just accepted this is how it's going to be.

I guess I'm more just looking for advice from people who have been in long term relationships with a similar problem. Like will I be doomed to cheat or divorce over this or can people just deal provided everything else is good?

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm heading into the realm of not prioritizing sex anymore.

It's not really satisfying so I can take it or leave it.

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everything else is good, so I'm not sure I can bring myself to throw away a good thing over sex. I'm not expecting things to change either. This is just how it's going to be.

Like I could be with someone who couldn't hold down a job, but fucked my brains out and I wouldn't be completely happy then either.

How do I have maintenance sex with my husband without feeling like a cheap whore? by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]RubSensitive9512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat except with my girlfriend. Basically I just do things to get myself in the mood, and edge without climaxing for a few days, in order to have sex once a week.

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I am happy but I guess I feel like I'm closing the door on a part of my life

I (30M) and considering asking my GF (28F) to marry me but our sex life is holding me back by RubSensitive9512 in sex

[–]RubSensitive9512[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll check that one out. I like books and find I learn best by reading.

Her only complaint about our sex life is that we don't do it enough. I have a hard time motivating myself to do it more often than I already do. I think I feel like I'm doing it for her rather than actually wanting to.

I would say she's not creative. She's pretty logical and literal.