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[–]BigDaddyDave6 14 points15 points16 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I also used to suffer/sometimes still do suffer with fear of sex like you, so don’t feel alone. I was so afraid I went years without having sex in my late teens and early 20s.
It’s gotten a lot better over the last few years as I practiced my hook ups just like you’re planning on doing. It works great and definitely helps a lot. You’ll probably get with some women that aren’t top tier but it’ll help you get over your fears and allow you to move up.
It’s definitely not cruel or rude just don’t lead anyone on emotionally. You’ll find that a lot of girls will surprise you, be really great at sex, and can offer you a lot.
My advice: just find someone that is down for a casual sexual relationship and practice having sex at least once a week. The most important time to do it is when you’re most afraid. Also don’t watch porn.
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Don't lead them on emotionally? I gotta use game to get laid bro
[–]BigDaddyDave6 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
A lot of women enjoy casual sex or are just looking for a sexual partner, especially young professionals who are more focused on careers than a relationship.
You can avoid leading them on emotionally by only hanging out when engaging in sexual behavior. I.e. no dates. Just ask them if they want to come over at the end of the night.
Also if they talk about dating or relationships just be honest and let them know you’re only looking for a casual relationship for the time being and not anything serious.
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Thats too risky i risk never getting laid doing that, vast majority say they don't want hook ups
[–]BigDaddyDave6 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That’s what they say when they’re sober because if they say they only want sex they’re looked down upon. If you just go to bars and talk to girls you can definitely find some who are down to hook up. If you’re worried about them wanting to date you just don’t bring it up.
Also you’ll definitely get laid again. I promise. If you workout 4 times per week you’ll definitely find a girl out there who will have sex with you. May just need to lower standards without being desperate or needy (not saying you are).
[–]bandsupjay 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Whats your fear? You gotta look and dig deeper than just “making a move scares me” bro. Is it fear of rejection? Gotta ask yourself this and really think then fix that root problem. This works for anything. Is it that you might think she might you’re weird? So then you’re caring too much what other people think. Gotta figure it out then be smooth
[–]RunsFastAfterCoffee 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
That seems cruel to hook up with someone under false pretenses. The stakes also won't be the same when you actually like someone. Just do therapy or work on your confidence in another way instead.
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
I have confidence, but also this fear. I've also felt it was cruel to hookup like that so i haven't, but I'm in danger of spending the rest of my life alone if i don't solve this, I'm an over 2 year dry spell now
[–]RunsFastAfterCoffee 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Is your fear approaching women, or escalating on dates, or both? Really think about what the fear is about and why it happens. Sounds like just an intense fear of rejection?
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
I get fear of approach but so does everyone, there are a lot of factors to that fear, this is probably a part of it
I think I've gotten through the most of fear of rejection.
[–]LucianU 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Do you have shame around sexuality and around expressing your sexuality? Do you think it's "bad" for you to feel sexually attracted to a woman you just saw?
This could be one reason for your fears: you're afraid of being judged for showing that you want to have sex.
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
That could be a factor. I did have a traumatic event at a young age to fear sex though.
I usually don't feel bad when I see attractive woman just a lot of sexual tension and desire
[–]LucianU 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Would you feel bad if that woman found out you have desire for her? Because she saw it in your eyes, for example.
I second the suggestion someone else made in the comments: therapy can help with this. A therapeutic method that could help is named Internal Family Systems.
[–]elmsfordays 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I've never had a therapist that was good at talking about sex
[–]LucianU 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Yeah, I imagine that is discouraging. Just like in relationships, you don't necessarily find the right person from the first try. It also depends on the school of thought they follow, because there are many.
If you want to try to do this by yourself, you can. You could read a book about Internal Family Systems and try the process they describe there. Another therapeutic approach that could help is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Or you could look up the book The Body Keeps the Score. It gives a general outline of trauma and also gives examples of different therapeutic approaches that are known to help with trauma.
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Thanks
[–]Safe-Investigator271 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Perfomance anxiety?
[–]elmsfordays 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
I was traumatized as a kid to be afraid of sex.
[–]Safe-Investigator271 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
religious influence or a specific event?
Specific event also I've never struggling making a girl orgasm.
[–]Safe-Investigator271 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
sorry to hear, maybe try to make a appointment with a professional for that. i no trauma is a tricky topic to handle on one's own
[–]elmsfordays 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I tried they weren't helpful
[–]Safe-Investigator271 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
did you mention to them the trauma child experience?
Yea they gloss over it usually, maybe i need a male therapist that's had a few partners
[–]BRADW3083 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I definitely suffer from it as well. It has been a long time for me and I will admit I am scared of what females will think.
[–]theravenheadedone 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I appreciate your candour. I share your history of sexual trauma, which has made intimate relationship difficult. Talk therapy doesn't seem to get to the root as trauma is wired in the body/nervous system Only positive experience of. sexuality can undo that. I have found benefit from various forms of bodywork, especially tantric massage, Im not talking rub and tug, but finding someone who is trauma informed and can help you embrace you sexuality in a safe and supportive container
[–]st0nervirginsunit3 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I don’t get over them
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