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    Anna Potter commented on First time

    Sounds like you're a caring partner! For some women, the first time having sex can be painful because of lack of sexual activity. Do you...
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    Anna Potter commented on Cant have orgasm anymore

    Have you recently changed or gone on any medications? That can play a huge role. Also, are you only trying to have orgasms with your...
  • wantsmore commented on nylon fetish

    I assume by your last sentence that it is not you 'spurting over her' and that her clandestine activity has progressed to intimate relations with...
  • girlgonegood commented on Battery Acid

    Could it be bacterial vaginosis? I had that, and it caused terrible discomfort after sexual activity. It's not something doctors typically test for, so you...
  • twisted_cherub commented on Battery Acid

    I have my checkup soon. I'll ask. Thanks....
  • twisted_cherub commented on I'm boring or he's addicted...

    I was getting rejected multiple times a day, while he was taking EVERY opportunity to watch porn. So, yeah, I'd say it interfered. He stopped...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Battery Acid

    I think that you may be correct that you have probably planted this idea in his head. It sounds less likely that this is a...
  • rungirlDC commented on Performing oral sex on my boyfriend makes him feel "intimidated"???

    I don't have a lot new to add. But I do agree a past bad experience or some self conciousness may be at play. Men...
  • bahramthered commented on Going down on your woman

    Well I love oral sex giving and receiving. I don't like eating my current girl friend. She tastes off, she's not responsive to it, and...
  • twisted_cherub commented on Battery Acid

    I was raised by a close family on a farm. I love hugging--even people I just met, if they're comfortable with it. I like to...
  • baptized commented on First time

    thanks a lot for recommendations, actually we talked about having sex and as I care about her I want to try my best! she never...
  • 1kuelguy commented on I'm not sexually attracted to my boyfriend.

    Nysari, You have been quite patient. It would be tough for you to do this "conversion" on him, turning him from a passive teddy bear...
  • 1kuelguy commented on First Lesbian Relationship

    Dear TJ, As a male, I feel for you as that is a dilemma that us men face all the time. You will grow into...
  • wantsmore commented on Asexual?

    So KinkyHusband - I take it your wife's sexual interest has changed with your encouragement of getting into your nylon fettish? Or is that just...
  • wantsmore commented on Lack of feedback

    OMG - I could have written this post! My wife is exactly the same way! Down to saying she has no sexual fantasies (is that...
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    Kristen Mark commented on Lack of feedback

    Have the two of you ever had this kind of talk about sex that you enjoy? Even early on in your relationship? If not, it...
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    Kristen Mark commented on First Lesbian Relationship

    Try to trust your instincts. Women are known for being very intuitive...and you need to trust yourself with this. The worst that will happen is...
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    Kristen Mark commented on orgasm question, male

    What do you mean by "it's like a 6" or "it's like a 7" what does that mean? I'm also confused with who is who...
  • targus commented on Lack of feedback

    Same issue here guys. No sex talk, periodic interest in oral, won't discuss fantasies; I bought her vibrators (which I know she has tried) and...
  • pturge77 commented on Lack of feedback

    We did not have specific sex talks early on in our relationship because we've enjoyed a good sex life and up until this point, I've...
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    Anna Potter commented on Size- Too Big?

    Great question. Like you said, foreplay will never be a bad thing--during the stages of arousal, the cervix pulls up and causes the vagina itself...
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    Anna Potter commented on First time

    Her desire to lie down instead of being on top makes sense; sometimes people feel like they're not "experienced" enough to be on top. Don't...
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    Anna Potter commented on I'm not sexually attracted to my boyfriend.

    Being assertive isn't necessarily something you have to have experience with in order to practice. We've all seen movies where someone takes control, and apparently...
  • 1984 commented on Lack of feedback

    I'd encourage you to be patient. My wife and I will celebrate our 28th anniversary this May and I have to say the last 4...
  • rran commented on Lack of feedback

    I'm another one for whom pturge77's description is eerily familiar. I'd like to hear more expert and especially female comment on this. My wife clearly...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Size- Too Big?

    Since the vagina is made of muscle that stretches (think of childbirth), technically it can accommodate large sizes. Penetration, however, may be very uncomfortable or...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Tightening Up but Still Enjoyable

    The vagina is made of muscular tissue and when there is movement, there can be contraction of the muscles of the vagina, especially the PC...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Partner with Mild Asperger's

    People with Asperger's do not "connect" with others as easily. They respond well to rules, and are usually very rigid about these. This also means...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Battery Acid

    Again, you should have your Gyn evaluate you fully, maybe even do pH testing, etc. If everything comes out normal, consider what psychological reasons you...
  • eammon commented on Lack of feedback

    I too could have started this comment thread. There is no sexual communication in my marriage. I dont want to sound like I am complaining...
  • pturge77 commented on Lack of feedback

    I too would like to get a female perspective on this. As I have tried talking to my wife only to be frustrated, and like...
  • EMiddy11 commented on First time

    What Anna said is great. If you are a caring partner (which you definitely seem to be) it can be very nerve wracking. If you...
  • pturge77 commented on Lack of feedback

    Eammon - this is my fear, what you have described, a marriage 25-35 years where over time the lack of communication and the repression of...
  • targus commented on Lack of feedback

    I've been where you are, and it's not easy. I think 1984's advice above was very good about being patient. Read some of the e-books...
  • eammon commented on Lack of feedback

    I would suppose things could get better for you and your wife in regards to communication. In my situation, comments and responses from the past...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on I can't climax, but get turned on just fine

    My first question for you is do you watch porn on a regular basis? This can happen from watching porn, especially if it goes on...
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    Anna Potter commented on I can't climax, but get turned on just fine

    Sometimes it is a mental thing--are you nervous around her? Do you feel a lot of pressure to come sooner than you do? Those things...
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    Madeleine Castellanos, M.D. commented on Making wife feel guilty?

    @cactus - there are a couple of things that stand out from your question: Your wife has anxiety, which is a great inhibitor of sexual...
  • cactus commented on Making wife feel guilty?

    I appreciate the replies and I do know something is going on. While she is nervous and anxious about a lot of things, now, a...
  • rungirlDC commented on Female sexual dominance???

    So, you're having more sex and your wife is more satisfied? And you want this to end? Why do you want to put this genie...
  • Whisper commented on I'm not sexually attracted to my boyfriend.

    Sounds like he is confident in his "teddy bear" thing. It could be that, just like you, he will probably never prefer being dominant. Get...
  • Whisper commented on Penile wounds

    Don't use body cream as lubrication - use an actual sexual lubrication from a pharmacy or sex shop (make sure it is water based). Your...
  • Whisper commented on I'm boring or he's addicted...

    If you've been at him for a long time to cut down and he hasn't, drop him and find a guy who can keep up....
  • lovely commented on What is the Vagina Supposed to Feel Like?

    Ok im kinda scared but im having discharge that's brown and a lil smell and I don't know why and last night my baby(boyfriend) put...
  • notgettingany commented on Female sexual dominance???

    I agree with rungirl. The best sex of my life has been with more aggressive women and especially the ones who like it best on...
  • notgettingany commented on Performing oral sex on my boyfriend makes him feel "intimidated"???

    when i first met my wife she was always getting me to eat a lot of fresh pineapple. never knew why but it was no...
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    Kristen Mark commented on Sex

    This sounds like a pretty complicated situation, that is likely deeper than sex being painful for him because his ex kneed him. How is your...
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    Kristen Mark commented on Question About Boyfriend's Erection

    That is absolutely a legitimate reason for him to lose his erection. The brain is incredibly connected to sexual response, and if his mind is...
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    Kristen Mark commented on Too much of a good thing?

    Others may disagree with me on this, but I think that as long as masturbation isn't interfering with your personal relationships (is your wife bothered...
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    Kristen Mark commented on between a rock and hard place

    Hmmm...good ol' technology! This is a tough situation you are in. Do you ever use his computer? Or would there ever be a time that...
  • bushman commented on Female sexual dominance???

    Thanks for both of your replies. You are right, I was the one that suggested it, and she (tentatively at first) agreed to try it....
  • notgettingany commented on Going down on your woman

    if you came home after a workout in the pool with even the slightest hint of that chlorine smell - look out .....id do whatever...
  • Jazzy commented on Lack of feedback

    I am a female. I have been married to my husband for 22 years. I love having sex with him. We do what he wants....
  • 58doinggreat commented on between a rock and hard place

    Porn is available 24/7, always there, no discussion, no bargaining, a quick fix with endless variety ... tough competition for a real woman with a...
  • 1kuelguy commented on The big finish

    Just as with women that have orgasm issues, the same advice should apply. He needs to find his way alone. You don't mention if he...
  • rmg commented on Been married for 22 years.. Only once a week

    I have been married just as long as you have - 4 children. Communication .. maybe he is telling you he wants you to be...
  • rmg commented on Not having him initiate

    Husband and I, also married almost 23 yrs and both in our mid 40's, went through this. Get his blood checked, could be low testosterone...
  • pturge77 commented on The big finish

    So I guess what you mean is he does not climax from sex with you? How long do you go when you do it? Do...
  • Gman commented on Not having him initiate

    Ask him to get his test levels checked. Mine were low for years but once trreated by my doc I am like a 20...
  • dbk1980 commented on The vaginal orgasm

    i am not one of the experts on here but my girlfriend used to have trouble too and here is what we discovered (thanks to...
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    Anna Potter commented on Making wife feel guilty?

    It may be that you just have to open up the therapy conversation. Couples' therapy is great because you have a mediator in the room...
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    Anna Potter commented on The vaginal orgasm

    Oh. This again! You're not alone. I don't know why, but somehow we've been taught that us ladies are supposed to be coming every ten...
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    Anna Potter commented on The vaginal orgasm

    You may also check out the movie Orgasm Inc.. It's a movie about the search for a female sexual arousal pill, and the discussion that...
  • Q commented on squirting

    I am no expert on the matter, but perhaps my understanding can help. There is typically a prostatic-like tissue above the top of the vaginal...
  • rungirlDC commented on The vaginal orgasm

    For what it's worth, I agree with the first responder - the boyfriend. There's niothing like a hot warm body under you. One other thought...
  • 58doinggreat commented on Male ejaculatory "extremes"

    Nothing wrong with what you describe, aside from your expectations. Looks like a great set up to me! 1) You give her foreplay/oral until she...
  • NYGiant commented on Size- Too Big?

    I am a man with above avg size (not huge) and my partner is petite (5'2", about 100lbs.) She used to shy away from intercourse...
  • Paul commented on Ejaculate volume decrease

    At 44 I'm can't tell how much of a decrease in volume I've seen but I definately don't ejaculate with the same force I did...
  • Paul commented on Rare sex, together 7 years , married 1

    5 times in 3 years?!?? It's hard to imagine he's not motivated to work harder at seducing you by now. It doesn't sound as though...
  • Paul commented on The vaginal orgasm

    My partner orgasms from being on top and grinding not from thrusting. If you haven't already tried that you might want to....
  • Heidi commented on I'm disgusted by sex, but I didn't used to be

    Well-I can let you know from the point of view of a female who loves sex....that your husband probably feels just as sad as you...
  • WD commented on I'm disgusted by sex, but I didn't used to be

    aj, please don't give up on getting therapy. Source all avenues like county health department, even religious organization you belong to. Your emotion around some...
  • wantsmore commented on feeling betrayed about no cunnilingus - a deal breaker?

    I guess you have to decide how important this is to you. As a man who enjoys performing oral (or I should say used to...
  • 123meep commented on Body issues are affecting sex life/relationship

    I've had body issues of my own in the past and I know that that can be hard to deal with. Something that I think...
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    Ian Kerner commented on low to no sex drive, can't get wet

    I'm a little confused by your question -- so you can't recall ever feeling horny or craving sex, but you do enjoy it? Is that...
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    Ian Kerner commented on Lost clitoral sensation

    I think you should go see an experienced urogynecologist. Where do you live? Check out the website of Lauri Romanzi, MD, who is one of...
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    Ian Kerner commented on sex at night

    I don't think it's strange that you're not in the mood to have sex upon being awakened at 2 or 3am. You and your husband...
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    Ian Kerner commented on Body issues are affecting sex life/relationship

    Honestly, I think you should go to a therapist or a support group to help with the traumas you've suffered in the past, and the...
  • rungirlDC commented on Lack of feedback

    Some female perspective -- Let me first say I'm floored at the number of comments with the same or similar issues. And I'm surprised at...
  • rungirlDC commented on Lack of feedback

    Some female perspective, con't -- Women can feel very volnerable for many reasons - body image, they are getting older, feeling bad about snapping at...