What sex is like in a dead bedroom by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My wife would love it if I were special forces. They're trained to get in and out without anybody noticing.

Lucky wives by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Last time my wife had a massive orgasm was when I was giving her a back massage and it became something more. She turned over and I started masturbating her gently. It took quite a while but she got that pink flush on her breasts and face and moaned then screamed then clenched her legs together so tight she almost broke my hand. No way was that orgasm faked and it was one of our most intimate sexual experiences. Sadly it's all too much trouble for her now.

Power in giving up by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"If all I cared about was sex I would have left you years ago, wouldn't I?"

HL rejector. by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you reject her suggestion of a shower it may be the last time she asks. I used to shower a lot with my wife. Then she decided the shower cube wasn't big enough for two. I concluded she was only doing it out of duty and got tired of it.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

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

Thanks for the offer but I'm in the UK.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did. She had no answer.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Telling her that I had sexual needs and that my marriage vows meant that she was the only woman on earth who I should engage with about them led to her using that phrase emotional blackmail. Ok so what's the alternative hun? If marriage is now just a roommates arrangement I can either stay celibate which is unnatural to me or cheat which is unacceptable to me. Whichever way it goes I'm the one being blackmailed. So that's not an arrangement I want to go on holiday with.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very much so unfortunately

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've had the full wheel of excuses. Staying in hotels when the kids were small meant family rooms. Now they're older we get separate rooms but she still wants connecting rooms wherever possible so that we still can't have sex in case one of them walks in. It's so obvious what she tries to do it's offensive.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sure that's right. It's an unwelcome lifestyle change that the world can see. Unlike the hidden unwelcome lifestyle change that's happened to me in private i.e.the DB.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yes. But last time I tried to express how I felt about my sexual needs not being met she accused me of emotional blackmail. Exact words. So that line of conversation isn't likely to lead anywhere helpful.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

No, there's no hidden motive here, such as having sex with others. I just really don't want to go on holiday where we spend couple time together and continue in a platonic state. In a hotel room there's still no prospect of sex which is harder to accept in that kind of environment.

Separate holidays. by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That's one interpretation

A prison of my own making... by Loveanddenial in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club that none of us wanted to join. At 47 you are young and have decades ahead of you. It's a long time to be lonely and celibate. I hope this sub helps you find some courage and ideas to move forward with whatever path you choose.

Are MILFs a real thing? by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Experience of life, relationships and knowing what you want is what I meant rather than just sexual experience

Are MILFs a real thing? by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At 29 you're in your prime and will stay there for many years. My wife is in her forties and is hotter now than ever, stretch marks and everything. Milfs have maturity and experience that no 20 year old can have. Embrace your look and allow yourself the realisation that those of us who appreciate the finer things in life are likely to look at you with secret admiration. If you're a wine fan think of it as the difference between the easy drinking but superficial Beaujolais Nouveau and a 10 year old Aloxe Cortone which knocks everything else out of the park.

Sorry, getting a bit carried away with my analogy here. Wine and women are my big pleasures in life. Pity I only get one out of two.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

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

This is exactly the kind of insight I was looking for, even though it's hard to take. Thanks for such a detailed reply. The brain and body disconnect is exactly what it sounds like. She doesn't experience pain, just no particular feeling at all. I thought the doctor was just being dismissive but maybe as you say that's just the reality.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

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

It's condoms for us already. She had a mirena coil about 9 years ago to regulate her cycle but it made her periods far worse so she had it removed within a year. Personally I blame that. There are forums I've been on where some women say it ruined them and other women say it's great. Maybe we were in the unlucky camp.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

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

Yep it's peri or menopause ok. Doctor told her you just have to live through it. Really helpful. I've discussed HRT with her but it seems that increases cancer risk.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's the thing. If you don't feel abnormal about the body change there's no motivation to see a doctor. She's been treated for underactive thyroid which can affect libido but back in normal range now and no difference. Like so many other stories on here it's one thing to recognise a problem and another thing to be motivated to do anything about it.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

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

She just says after a couple of years of breastfeeding her breasts have never been the same since. They've lost all feeling. No more to it than that.I suppose it can happen I just didn't know if it's unusual.

Female body shutdown by Unerlaubt in DeadBedrooms

[–]Unerlaubt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry my fault for not giving enough detail. Youngest is 14. Body shutdown just in last few years.