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Why Doesn't my boyfriend want to have sex with me anymore?

By May 19, 2009 - 9:46am
 
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We've been dating for over a yer now but in the last few months our sex has drastically decreased at first started to go down from at least 1-2 times a day for at least 5 months and then it went down to 1-2 times a week and then to 1-2 times a month and now it's been a month and a half since we've had sex. I've read a few articles about this allready, but none seem to fit my problem exactly. I was worried for a while that it might be me that was the problem and but he told me it wasn't and i know he wouldn't lie to me. I've asked him about it but he says theres nothing wrong. I just don't know what to do anymore. He's only a year older than me and he's suppose to be in hes prime. Is there anything I can do? I Haven't pressured him or anything because I dont want him to do it just to shut me up. I want him to want to. and I'm just not satistied anymore and im not asking for everyday, at this point once or twice a week would be nice. A far as I know there's nothing he's stressed about at work or school, could it be a cobination of the 2? or something else going on that I don't know about? and please keep in mind that im am searching for help and advice and I don't want to hear find a new boyfriend. I love him and im not leaving him, even if it means were not going to have sex anymore. But it's frustration for the time being as I find it a tad odd that I want it more than he does. and I don't really want to talk to any of my friends abotu it because I live in a small town and this is personal and I don't need everyone talking about it. and the last thing I want him to feel is embarassed. I havn't told anyone of my friends but I'm in need of some advice. Any Ideas?

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Anonymous (reply to anonymous12)

Please check if he looks at porn. Do some research, I mean on him and his activities, or ask him directly.

August 1, 2009 - 11:17pm
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Anonymous

To correct last comment....actually it's more like a lamb enjoying the slaughter!

July 30, 2009 - 3:15pm
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Anonymous

I just DON'T understand why so many women put up with porography watching men. It is INCREDIBLY offensive to women and negative to a relationship. And as for women who say they like it!? This is like a murderer liking the death penalty. Many men(and this is from experience) end up prefering porn to having sex with their girlfriends or wives. For most people it is better to keep it out of the realtionship and if your man lies about watching it, you need to cut him out of your life as it shows he respects you and women in general very little.
I live a porn free existance and have a fabulous relationship and great, intimate, meaningful sex.

July 30, 2009 - 2:49pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard in my entire life. The people that participate in pornography are all adults who want to do it. Watching porn doesn't matter. Thats like saying enjoying actions movies where people get killed is like liking murderers. Read a book.

September 9, 2009 - 9:45pm
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Yes, and sometimes when I do talk to a "so-called" friend(s) about it, I almost regret it afterwards, because it becomes central to how they see you, i.e., pretty much a victim, and it kind of automatically puts you in that victim role. When they see you it's the first thing that comes out of their mouth, like it's intriguing. Goes something like- So are you still with your boyfriend? (Implying that you are hopeless and you should dump him). It's almost as if they are just waiting for the next juicy scoop...and sometimes you just want to forget about your problem, and you don't want to be reminded everytime you see that friend. So there are many reasons as to why anyone would prefer discussing it online.
I learned to trust myself more, and rely less to what people say, because no one know me better than me and my situation better than me. If I am misguided by my own thinking then it's a lesson for me and it makes me feel great to believe in my and trust my decisions.

I think women who are going through these kind of problems are warriors, eventhough that's the last thing they think of themselves to be...

...and Hope is what keeps us going.

July 29, 2009 - 11:25pm

I think talking about it online is easier for me cause when i talk to my friends or family about my problems it is like u said, find someone else. When you love someone you want to do whatever u can to keep them and don't need negative responses. I feel when i ask people i dont even know i get more out of it. There seems to be hope.

July 29, 2009 - 7:46pm

I can really understand the reason behind someone who is going through this problem with their man not being able to talk to friends, but are willing to broadcast it in the internet which can be seen worldwide. You are anonymous on the internet, and you get so much more advice or opinions or point of view, not to mention you hear from people who are in the same boat as you, therefore might understand your pointo of view more and more understanding than someone not going through the same situation/problem. If one does not understand the reasoning behind this, then it's likely one isn't going through the same kind of problems with her guy.
I've talked about my situation to two of my close real friends, and they helped out a lot even if it's just talking about it without a quick remedy. They are not in the same position as me, and both are married, but I can tell they really care about my problem. However, not all people are blessed with such trusty friends. They are not easy to have, find, and keep around as these take great care to flower. Also, the other part is some so-called friends at least the ones who are not trustworthy or not real friends will just tell you to move on without a bat of the eye, they tell you that there are other fishes in the sea...or, they are just interested for the entertainment value of your problems, they don't have a stake at it. So what if someone in her town will see this? She's anonymous! How can they prove it's reallly "her"?
One more thing...the stereotypical hunch is the guy is getting it somewhere else or is cheating. If they can't get it on with you, I think they''ll have trouble with other women as well. Just my hunch...and basing from what women here writes, who are in the same position as I am...I "get" what they are saying when they say, he's not cheating. It's just a "knowing" that we have, a gut instinct. Also, we shouldn't worry about letting the whole world in on our "business". I think it's healthy to talk about it on the internet. Therapy isn't cheap, especially in the United States. Woooooo, people will know I live in the U.S. OMG! my bf will find me out! :) Women need support, if nothing else by knowing that other women are going through the same problems and situations. And that they shouldn't feel abnormal, when good meaning friends say, OH MY THAT IS NOT NORMAL! We women going through this already have been bruised emotionally by the situation and by our own thinking, we don't need friends or acquaintances to make us feel worse. There are all kinds of problems in the world, and we shouldn't blame ourselves for it, and where relationships are concerned, there is a high percentage sexual problems arise. That is not rocket science! People are not being realistic when they tell you that is not normal. What is normal? The majority? In reality, you have no idea how many women go through this problem. They are just embarrassed to talk about it because you can be seen as a failure. I think it's really good to talk about this on the internet.

July 29, 2009 - 7:37am
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Anonymous

Sounds like it sucks. Just because he's a man doesn't mean he's supposed to want it more than you. If it isn't work or home that 's stressing him, there could be something else that is and he might not feel comfortable talking about it.(like you for example). Maybe your stuff isn't the same, maybe you hounding him about it makes him rebel, maybe he's getting it from somewhere else, or maybe he's an undercover. Regardless, if you're not satisfied then move on. It's better to move on and get some from someone who'll give it to you, rather than cheat, harass him or male bash him. I'm just confused that you can't talk to friends but you can get on the Internet and invite millions of strangers into your business. Chances are someone in your town will see this. Maybe you shouldn't worry so much about him when the problem could lay in you. Do some soul searching sweetie.

July 29, 2009 - 5:56am

I wish we all live in the same city and go out for coffee, like a support group or something. I already have a title for our group: LackSex Anon.

July 27, 2009 - 7:58pm

Wow. I am thankful that the couple last posts here are so open and honest about what they are going through. So much of it rings true for myself. It's like we all have the same story. What seems to be common is the men we are with are in love with us, and we are with them. Which makes me think--does true love and passion not coexist together? I am so tempted to walk away from the man I love (my boyfriend) because it hurts so much to love someone without the physical intimacy. Sure there is affection and cuddling, and emotional intimacy, but that is different from what I'm craving. But what I'm afraid of is the next guy I meet and fall in love with...what if the same thing happens with him? Then I will seriously have to think about joining the nunnery.

July 27, 2009 - 7:49pm
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