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Sorry question about sex with newish partner

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LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 22:34:07

I do apologise if this question is a bit personal but I need help! I’m 64 and have been with my 59 year old partner for 7 months. In all that time during sex, he hasn’t managed to ejaculate inside me and it’s got to the stage now where I don’t want to have sex with him. I’ve been very patient and not pressurised him at all and he just puts it down to his age. My question is ladies, do you and your man have a full sex life and is there anything I can do about this? I was under the impression that men in their 60s and beyond could still could still manage to reach orgasm even if it takes a little longer!

welbeck Mon 09-May-22 22:41:24

too much sex

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 22:45:32

Sorry?

welbeck Mon 09-May-22 22:48:08

you asked the same question at 22:35pm under Relationships.

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 22:49:13

Yes sorry, thought it hadn’t posted so redirected to the other forum.

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 22:49:27

The site glitched.

BlueBelle Mon 09-May-22 22:54:00

Really !!!

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 22:57:00

I suppose the thing to do would be to rule out any physical reason.
If there's not, then perhaps a psychological reason might be the culprit.

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:01:42

He says it’s psychological but I’m at a loss as to how we tackle this. He says it doesn’t bother him and that he desires me but I don’t feel desirable anymore because of it.

BlueBelle Mon 09-May-22 23:02:22

Or perhaps it’s our problem if we answer this
My question is ladies, do you and your man have a full sex life

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:04:37

Well for me, that's easily answered

No.

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:05:25

At a loss as to what you mean Bluebelle

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:08:01

Sorry perhaps I should put it another way; AIBU to expect that reasonably fit and healthy 59 year old man should be able to orgasm with a new partner?

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:10:58

No, I don't think it's unreasonable to think it should happen, but humans are a complex lot.

How long has he been single?
Is he a widower?

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:12:21

He’s been single two years MissAdventure but hadn’t had a sex life with his previous partner for many years apparently.

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:15:10

Perhaps he is just out of practice.
7 months isnt that long, really.

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:17:18

Just getting more demoralised the longer it goes on MissAdventure. I need to feel desired even at my age!

crazyH Mon 09-May-22 23:19:10

Two threads - same topic - different username. Someone is playing games???

LaCrepescule Mon 09-May-22 23:20:43

If you look up thread crazyH you’ll see I made a mistake.

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:22:16

I suppose all the advice is textbook stuff.
Make sure you're both relaxed, and all that kind of thing.
Obviously he does want to, or he would give up trying..

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:23:42

The site glitched!
It showed an error and wouldn't post for a minute or two.
It is ok to talk about sex, you know?

MissAdventure Mon 09-May-22 23:32:09

Same username, too, before anyone gets their knickers (ooh matron!) in a twist.

Esspee Mon 09-May-22 23:57:07

When did your partner last have a PSA test LaCrepescule?
It could well be a health issue so he needs to see a doctor.

The fact that he is able to have an erection shows he desires you so I wouldn’t worry on that score. Does he love you enough to go to the doctor is what you need to ask him.

BlueBelle Tue 10-May-22 01:22:18

Well unfortunately the only people who can solve this is you and him
Whatever anyone else’s sex life is like is diddle squit for you and your boyfriend that’s what I mean laC if he’s not satisfying you and doesn’t want to address it and it bothers you then there’s only one way to go

Some men like some women have a higher/lower sex drive than others ……does he have children? You say it was a problem in his last relationship so it’s not you is it ?

You don’t mention the word love

LaCrepescule Tue 10-May-22 06:51:32

I don’t think he’s ever had a PSA Esspee. No children Bluebelle and you’re right, everyone is different. I know I’ll be pretending I enjoy sex when I know it won’t lead to the usual scenario of man having an orgasm. Don’t know whether I should settle; he’s a good man in other ways but don’t know if I love him (he says he loves me). It’s nice to have someone in my life at age 64 after so many years single though....