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ORIGINAL: DesFIP Whether or not women should feel that it's all their fault isn't germane. The truth is, that we do feel that way. I want to take this a step further and ask, "Then what are we doing about it?" Because in my world, we are responsible for our own feelings, reactions, mindsets, etc. Speaking for myself, I used to feel extremely inadequate and had very low self esteem. After a lifetime of feeling this way, I decided I didn't want to feel that way anymore, and I sought to do something about it. We choose our mindsets. We choose how we feel, whether we're aware of that or not. Feeling inadequate because of someone else's physical or mental limitations is illogical. Why in the world would I take that on as my own problem? Life presents enough challenges without me inviting challenges that aren't even about me, and taking ownership of them. Do I really think I'm that powerful, that I can be responsible for everyone else's issues, too? No thank you! To the OP: I tend to agree with those who say you've conditioned yourself. Years ago I used to enjoy (and I mean REALLY enjoy!) my Hitachi vibrator. I used it regularly when I was single, to the point where I had desensitized myself to any touch that didn't match it. I could not reach orgasm without it. Since I didn't want my body limited like that, I stopped. Now it's a rare treat, and only when the Mister says I can. But even before he took that level of authority over me, I wanted to achieve orgasm with men, too, so I stopped using it so much. It only took a few weeks to get back in the game, so to speak. Sex can be an extremely important part of a relationship, depending on how sexual your partner is and what priority she gives sex. I know for myself, I love sex and I want it a LOT! It's an important part of our relationship - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. It's not an issue for me if he ever doesn't cum - I enjoy the entire experience, but then the entire experience includes a whole lot more than just penetration. If ever he doesn't reach orgasm, I figure he's either got something on his mind that he hasn't worked through, or there's a physical reason, or something else. It's on him. No way would I own that. In my last relationship, he was on meds for diabetes, and often did not cum during sex. He told me outright that he often doesn't reach orgasm, but sex itself is still very pleasurable to him, and not cumming in no way reflected my ability to please him - that it wasn't about me, it was about his meds. That was easy enough to accept, and we moved forward from there - no biggy. I don't think you need to make a huge deal out of this when you talk to her. My suggestion is, stop the hand jobs awhile, tell her what's up (doesn't have to be a big ol' formal conversation, either), assure her that if you don't cum it's not because of her, and that you still very much enjoy sex whether you cum or not, and go from there. If you're creative, you can both enjoy an awesome experience, whether or not you have an orgasm.
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