Liz’s Lack Of Reaction To Sex Is Ruining Her Relationship

liz asks:
Hi, Please help me - I'm 30, I’m healthy and I’m in a 10-year relationship that is being ruined by my inability to feel anything during intercourse.
I can orgasm fine by clitoral stimulation and I have no issues with sex such as lack of experience, trauma, pain etc. I have never been able to feel anything pleasurable inside, so loss of libido is not the cause either.
I have been to a gynecologist who said that because I get wet during sex there is nothing wrong with me. I do not agree with this, it is ruining my life and I am so desperate for help. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Firstly, be reassured that the point you make about being able to orgasm by clitoral stimulation but not vaginally is really common. It’s mainly because the walls of your vagina have far fewer nerve endings than in your clitoris.
Your gynecologist was right about the fact that showing wetness suggests everything is working. The best you can really do is to try to get that tingling sensation from using the parts of your body that do respond, through experimentation and sexy play.
Have you tried a vibrator to see whether that arouses you - you can play around with different types, sizes, rhythms and speeds, and this might give you some indication of what gives you the best chance of arousal.
Have you tried lube that has a tingling sensation? Condoms with ribbed effects? I know, if you’re in a long-term relationship you might not be using condoms, but explain to your partner that it’s just to mix it up a bit and to explore different textures and feelings.
Positions, too - have you explored positions that might give you more friction and put pressure on different parts of your vaginal walls? Some women who struggle to climax vaginally find that rear entry is their best bet - but you’ll still need to experiment with speed and rhythm.
It’s going to take a really understanding partner, but what man is going to complain at a bit of experimentation? Don’t’ be shy.

I hate to say it Liz, but one thing jumps out here. You say you’re 30 and you’re in a 10-year relationship. So, what, you were about 20 when you met him.
Chances are, you lost your virginity to him and haven’t experienced sex with anyone else. Penetrative sex can be the most exciting and stimulating when a relationship is new, and so this could be a reason for the problem - it’s actually that you’re just so comfortable with your guy that your head prevents you from getting as turned on as you desperately want to be.
So, the remedy? If you’re not in the market for a new relationship, look at vibrators. It might be a bit way out there - but would you consider a fling?
Essentially, if it’s ruining your life, as you say, in your own words, you need to find out what the problem is - your head, your vagina or his penis. And the only way you’ll find out is by experimenting in the best way that works for you.
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