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Now I don't feel like it.....

So I posted on here awhile ago about the lack of sex in my marriage.  

 Update:  So H is now off the zoloft and for the past 2 weeks has been much more affectionate and wanting in the bedroom.  Which is really good, right?

 So now here is the big but;  I now have completely shut down sexually.  I just don't have any desire to have sex with him.  We have had sex 2 twice in the last 2 weeks and both times I was tense, felt weird, and dirty (not in a sexy way), not to mention it hurting.  I don't know how to describe this feeling.  I mean, I actually now think sex is kinda gross.  I just freeze up and freak out.    This is really odd for me.  I used to be really into sex.  I LOVED sex!  Now it creeps me out.  I am having sex with my H now and that is what I wanted I thought......  I am seriously messed up.  I feel like he is having sex with me, but I have checked out.  We have been to counseling.  I am so confused.  He is holding up his end of the bargain, by doing something about our no sex life, But now I feel like sex is gross, and yucky.  

 So I want to want to have sex with H.  I don't want a divorce.  Suggestions? 

Blog: Not to be Koi

Sara, Friend?
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glove slap. I don't take crap.

Re: Now I don't feel like it.....

  • Continue on w/ counseling...and why precisely do you find it "gross, and yucky" ?

  • To me I just feel dirty.  I don't know how to describe it.  I didn't always feel this way.  That is what is concerning me.  I don't know if it is because I am so out of practice or what.  But it's almost like this squeemish feeling.  Like shuddering, wanting to get away.  Like a huge "EWE" feeling all over.

     

    Blog: Not to be Koi

    Sara, Friend?
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    glove slap. I don't take crap.
  • Well, is it the sex you wanted or the connection? Are you getting sex w/out the emotional connection maybe? Sounds a bit strange, but it could be possible that you just aren't feeling the emotional connection you're looking for...

  • I just thought of something...have you looked into trying tantric sex? It helps you focus on each other. Some it seems kind of silly at first, but if you can get past the intial goofy feeling, it might help with the "dirty" feeling.
  • If you've been feeling resentful, rejected or hurt because of the lack of sex, your H suddenly being all up for it may be causing further resentment. After all this time, your H wants sex and maybe somewhere subconsciously you're thinking 'hey I had to practically chase you for it. Why should you have it so easy'. I'd imagine it's easy for you to emotionally withdraw from him over something like this and it sounds like that could be what's happening right now. Continue with the counselling and maybe take things at your pace in the bedroom for a while.
  • I feel the same way.  I feel like sex is dirty and I just can't get into it.  I have a very strong emotional connection to my husband but when he touches me I feel very violated.  I wasn't a virgin before we were married and I never had those problems before.  Its very shameful to feel this way and even though he says he didn't marry me for sex I do worry that it'll be easier for him to fall into temptation.  Do you have any past issues that may be manifesting into your marriage? 
  • just wondering if the ladies that feel dirty with sex have any sexual abuse in their past?  sometimes that can cause those feelings.
  • I do have that in my past.  I don't really remember it much ( I was really little) ...... but I am not sure if that is related to my situation.  As I didn't use to think sex was gross.  I was not a virgin when I was married. 

     When ever my H touches me in an intimate way I just tense up and freak out.  I really feel uncomfortable.   

    Blog: Not to be Koi

    Sara, Friend?
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    glove slap. I don't take crap.
  • this is defiantly an emotional problem. for what ever reason you feel hurt. ask your dh to  do something special for you..... for me my love language is gifts. ask him to buy you the most sintamental gift he can find get for $8.... or if you want him to do more acts of kindness.... ask him to wash the clothes while you read the latest "Knot" posts.... ; ) any way.... TALK. focus on any think you love BUT sex.... it's a proven fact for my dh and me: you can not Plan sex... if you try to make the perfect place and time and all.... it's always a let down. focus on you and him and the sex will come from love.

     

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