well...I feel I need a little help. But first I need to give a little history...
My first boyfriend was my first sexual relationship outside of one night stands (how embarrassing!!) and I didn't have anything to really comare him to but now know that the sex was not so good. He wanted everything to be about him during sex, but everything leading up to it was about me, and he was a half minute man. So...this relationship lasted a couple of years, there were lots of other problems in the relationship and we broke up. It was a VERY bad break up and I was feeling pretty bad about myself.
Along comes rebound guy. He was a co-worker and we had a very sexual relationship. No-one knew we had anything to do with each other. We didn't talk or anything at work, didn't go out socially, didn't hang out, or talk on the phone. It was all about booty calls and lots of sex. The sex was GREAT! He was a lot older than me (15yrs not my boss BTW). What I really liked about it was that he took control, made me feel great about me, knew how to please me, lasted a long time, and didn't make me feel like he needed it one way and I needed it another but made me feel like we were completely compatatble in our likes/dislikes. To this day I feel that was NOT an act but acually the real thing...but there was no relationship there.
I met my now husband during this relationship and was honest with my husband that I was seeing someone else, and not interested in anything long term. I wanted him to date me, take me out for dinner, the movies, and all that great stuff but that I didn't want a commited relationship. We didn't have sex for the first 2 months of dating and when I felt that I wanted more from the relationship with my husband I left rebound guy behind for good. Didn't look back, and a few months later moved so I didn't even work with him anymore. After dating my husband for 6 months we decided to become exlusive and stopped seeing other people (which I hadn't for the last 4 months of dating him and I don't think he was seeing anyone else either). We both felt comfortalbe making our relationship official. When we started having sex it was good (but not as good as rebound guy) and we were getting to know each other. I was my husbands first sexual relationship so at first it was about him learning what he liked and didn't. 2 years into our relationship we had a prego scare and after a LOT of talking decided that we were NOT ready for a baby and it wasn't worth risking it. We both felt that we could get to know each other a little better by stopping the sex and spending more time on us...so that's what we did. I don't regret it AT ALL!! I really got to know him on a level that I hadn't been able to reach before and it was the BEST thing we could have done for our relationship. We continued waiting until we got married and it made the wedding night that much more special too. My Husband is pretty shy in bed and not willing to explore a whole lot of new things. He doesn't really like to take control and doesn't last very long. I've been to a few Pure Romance parties and bought quite a few creams, lotions, and potions and he's not even slightly interested in trying any of them.
When I went off birth control to get prego with our son I couldn't believe my sex drive..he thought it was my being eager to get prego but no...iI just NEEDED it. Now I'm back on birth control (son is year n half) and I've lost pretty much all my sex drive. I think about it but it seems like so much work. My husband's always in the "mood" at night and all I want to do is sleep...I want it in the morning but he just wants to get to work. We end up on the same page somewhere around once a month (maybe less) and when we do it...alright...not great. He doesn't last very long and doesn't put much effort into the foreplay. I don't really get a whole lot of it and just feel that much more...blah about it the next time. I've read on here a few questions about adding spice to the relationship and I've tried a few things like "teasers" (shower time, grabbing him quickly when I walk by, cuddle time, dirty talk) throughout the day to get us both more inthe mood but...still all I feel is...blah.
I don't really feel we need a therapist but I think a couples retreat sounds great...we just don't have the money for something like that...so....I've talked with my sister about this several times (she's increably open about sex and makes me feel pretty comfortable talking about it with her) and she keeps telling me communicate communicate commuicate. I've tried a few times but I'm afraid it will end up hurting my husband's feelings if he thinks I don't enjoy it with him. He can be very shy about it and I think very sesitive too but doesn't want to admit that part. This man is truely the love of my life and if I had to spend the rest of my life with him without sex I would...He's my best friend, my better half, he makes me a better person. There is no other issue in our relationship and I think even he would agree that other than more sex there isn't anything about our relatioship that he would change.
We are talking about have another child in a few months so I'll go off birth control again and I'm sure my sex drive will increase again but I don't want him to think it's all about me wanting to concieve.
How do I get him comfortable with different things?
How do I make sex better with him?
How do I get more interested in sex?
EDIT: Just wanted to add...I haven't talked about my past sexual experiences with my husband. He doesn't like to hear about ex's in the first place so I've never gone there with the sex talk. Not to be defensive...I think the advice so far is great...keep it coming!
"Other than sex"... sex is a huge issue for couples. If you're not on the same page about it, then you really need to have a heart-to-heart. Be compassionate, but clear about what you are wanting.
As someone else mentioned... show, don't tell. Keep trying little changes (no handcuffs on the first try), but little things that will improve his comfort level.
Pay attention to what he finds attractive. My husband could care less about nighties, but loves everything about me as soon as I get out of the shower. If I leave the door cracked (I shower at night), he knows he's welcome to come in and "help" me towel-off!
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J.C.
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If you know it is the BC that is lowering your sex drive, get off of it and try something else, like a diaphragm or condoms. Something else I found that helped was just saying yes. At first it was just about making him happy and more content, but what I found was that, not only did i start enjoying it more and wanting it more, but my husband also started helping me out more around the house and with the kids without me needing to ask! He felt so loved and content he wanted to be sure I was feeling the same!
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Unsatisfying sex is only going to improve if the two of you tell each other what you want and need.
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You both need to be open with each other and communicate on your needs. Those potions are stupid, don't waste your time or money. Maybe a little vibrator or something would be fun, one he can wear too, it actually reduces his sensation in a way so he can last longer, something like this, (don't worry, picture isn't gross):
http://ww2.pureromance.com/PUBLICSTORE/product/Double-Tro...
Anyways, foreplay is an absolute necessity. Kindly show him what you need, be willing to serve him first, then say, "it's my turn". Have a few nights a week of foreplay only before advancing to sex. It will actually help him last longer, and make you two more comfortable with each other.
Also, during sex, to help him last longer, have him slow down, stop, do foreplay on you, once you are closer, then you can try to have sex again and come together.
Also, forget about your past sexual experiences. There is a very good chance your husband is still very nervous about being compared and not pleasing you like the last guy. When you can let go of that and look to your future instead and show him you are confident in your sex life's ability to be enhanced, things may improve.
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1. Employ the Golden Rule.... Do unto him a couple times as you would have him do you, aand he should catch on.
2. Ditch the products purchased at your parties and break out the Internet. Most guys don't want to feel like thier sexual response will be a topic of conversation at the next Tupperwear party. He also may not be sure your purchase was inspired by anything other than peer pressure. Look at some shopping websites and show him some of the things you are interested in. Let that spark a conversation.
3. Have more sex. He'll last longer if he gets it more than once a month and you'll both have the opportunity to get more creative.
4. Check out the book Tickle His Pickle. It's very helpful.
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J.L.
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How do you get more interested in sex....?
Well for me, the more I have it, the more I want it.
How do you make sex better with him....?
How would it be better? Would do you like? In short...you need to guide him and tell him.
How do you get him comfortable with different things?
Try doing some of them, and see what his reactions are. Communicate with him what you want to try/do.
Basically your sister is right. All you have to do is communicate with him in a way that doesn't make him feel bad...example....if you want to try a vibrator don't say "you alone can't make my toes curl, so we're going to try this." Instead, cuddle up with him in bed and say something like "hey babe my friend was talking about this new vibrator that her and her husband uses and she said it makes their sex life fan-flippin-tastic.....so I thought maybe we should try it?"
Sometimes it's not about WHAT you say...but HOW you say it. Good Luck!
Edited: You can always try using a lot of lubricant....lubricant causes less friction between your two bodies, and may make him last longer. Also....you can stop in the middle and do other things. =) Hope this helps.
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K.H.
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can i get some coffee over here please ??? you cant make a guy comfortable with anything, especially if you have more experience between the sheets then he does. nine times out of ten, he will take it as a comparision between him and someone you used to sthoop( you know what i mean)dont ever talk to a guy that you sleep with about a guy you used to sleep with, BAD IDEAL. if you try something "new" with this guy, and he asked where you learned that parlor trick LIE, tell him you read about it in COSMO. introduce new and different things with him slowly, and let him take the lead sometimes, you might be pleasantly surprised.as for having more interest in sex, dont pressure yourself, sex is not just about
THAT, it can also be about eating ice cream in bed and not giving a damn about the sheets
K. h.
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can i get some coffee over here please ??? you cant make a guy comfortable with anything, especially if you have more experience between the sheets then he does. nine times out of ten, he will take it as a comparision between him and someone you used to sthoop( you know what i mean)dont ever talk to a guy that you sleep with about a guy you used to sleep with, BAD IDEAL. if you try something "new" with this guy, and he asked where you learned that parlor trick LIE, tell him you read about it in COSMO. introduce new and different things with him slowly, and let him take the lead sometimes, you might be pleasantly surprised.as for having more interest in sex, dont pressure yourself, sex is not just about
THAT, it can also be about eating ice cream in bed and not giving a damn about the sheets
K. h.