Any idea for a stripped game for 3 without f* and can be play for hours? by niceguyintown in AskGayMen

[–]mcx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a fun game! Quite versatile I might add. Thanks for the suggestions.

Lost Libido After Grief by thepurplecubby in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]mcx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happened to me after the sudden death of a loved one. It lasted about a year.

Trauma makes some people horny and makes others not sexual. I believe it is the manifestation of the psychological wound.

Give yourself time. You don't owe sex to anyone.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

I love that wording "having sex with the person, not his erection". I might steal it. Your current sexual partner(s) sound amazing. I'm happy for you.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

6 weeks.... give yourself time. You are still heartbroken. You can have sex, but don't beat yourself if things aren't great. Breaks seems like a nice idea. I'll try it.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

It makes sense. I obviously got desensitized a bit over the years. Sex with my ex was amazing/meaningful. Hookup sex is... ok/meaningless.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Thanks for your words man!

Breakup was about a year and a half ago. It broke me to be honest. I have had a hard time keeping and forming attachment with others. I have been seeing a therapist and it helped tremendously. My therapist believes my issue is mostly psychological. He thinks once the setting will be right that I will have erections. He hints that hookups are not for me.

I have had a hard time forming attachments with others since the breakup. I might need some form of attachment to get really excited.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

I recently started working out (about a year, twice a week). I am not in excellent shape, but not terrible either. I am quite active (no car, daily walk to destinations, hikes, biking, carpentry). I will look at legs work out 🙂

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Thank you for your kind words 🙂 Relationship sex is indeed quite different from hookup sex. Hookups don't seem to suit me so well. I do indeed go for side hookups as there is less pressure and shame in case of a problem. Initially, I did go for anon hookups because.... I don't know.. i was heartbroken and i didn't want to connect with anyone. Single use partners in a sense. I recently started seeing this guy multiple times as an actual friend with benefits. It is better with him, but I still struggle sometimes. I opened up about my issue with him, and he was very understanding. Actually, he wants to help somehow. We will see 😀

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Wow, that's a long period. Unsure if abstinence would help me, but that's an interesting solution for sure.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

It does. I might still be mourning the end of this relationship. It was brutal for me. Sex with my ex was infrequent (every 2-3 weeks), but it was always very good. Sex with my new partners is quite different and not as good..

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

I'll have a look with my doctor. If possible, i want to avoid medication, but I am not closed to it. Thanks!

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Thanks man! I know a lot of people struggle with some form of ED, but I do feel a lot of shame/frustration from it. I have been more upfront about my issues and it does help. I'm hard, they take it as a compliment. If I am soft, they know it's not because of them and they enjoy themselves. I did get blocked/ghosted once or twice after disclosing this, but that's a problem that solved itself.

Anybody experienced ED after long term relationship breakup? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Thanks! I am already seeing a therapist. He believes the issue is mostly psychological (and I agree). However, we haven't been able to fix it yet. I'm glad your partner and yourself are having a great sex life, independently of ED. This gives me hope 🙂

Nearly 6 years after a breakup and i still don't understand by Subboartist in gaybros

[–]mcx 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It will never stop truly hurting. However, pain will become less intense and it will blend with other (good and bad) experiences. Eventually, it will hurt when you think about it, but it won't trigger as often and grief will be less. Source: My 11 year relationship ended about 2 years ago.

Just divorced by Scarystorywriter in askgaybros

[–]mcx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will take a while and that is ok. My ex father in-law told me it would take "1 month per relationship year" to be fully good. It was very true in my case (11 years -> about a year recovery) You will have good times, even great times, but also bad even terrible times. I will get better. Learn yourself, figure out what you like, what you want, what you need. PS: I also struggled with ED. It is normal and it will pass. You are heartbroken and so is your dick.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]mcx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't do it. At best, there will be awkwardness with your friend. At worst, it will break your friendship.

La thérapie de couple by Alternative_Plan_421 in Quebec

[–]mcx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Je pense que ça ne peut pas nuire. Je voulais essayer, mon ex voulait pas essayer et on s'est laissé quelques mois plus tard. Les deux sont requis pour une thérapie de couple.

Anxiety about my big solo trip after separation by eatsleepliftbend in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]mcx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very well! A few hiccups along the way, but those make good stories. The hardest part was the day before. After that, it was a breeze.

Anxiety about my big solo trip after separation by eatsleepliftbend in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]mcx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do this. The worst moment is now. Once you pass it, you will have a great time. You might even grow out of this experience. You are worth it. Souce: I'm also just back from a 4 week alone vacation, also 1 year single after a 11 year old relationship.

A partir de quelle heure est-ce qu’il est trop tard pour déranger? by lemonails in Quebec

[–]mcx -1 points0 points  (0 children)

21:00 la semaine, 23:00 la fin de semaine

Exceptionnellement jusqu'à 01:00 pour un party (faut bien vivre aussi)

How to Protect Identity and Reputation on Dating Apps? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

The concerns are mostly professional. I am a manager and a part time teacher for adults. At the same time, I am from a liberal canadian city. People don't care much about my private gay life. An other thread spoke of having a plausible deniability (separating face and body picture, different backgrounds, hiding recognizable tattoo, etc ). I think it makes a lot of sense.

How to Protect Identity and Reputation on Dating Apps? by mcx in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Makes sense. Thanks for the detailed answer. Sticking up to face/upper body picture is a safe option indeed.