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[-] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 56 points 1 day ago

Equally, I've hooked up with some guys who struggle to get off during sex itself (which may be because the grip one uses while masturbating may be firmer than what one experiences during sex).

Having slept with both women and men, I feel like the pressure to reach orgasm seems like it's bad for everyone. One dude I knew felt super insecure about not getting off, which stemmed from a previous partner taking it personally. It's certainly the case that for some men, it can feel uncomfortable to have sex and not reach orgasm. However, I think that everyone would have a better time if people decoupled satisfaction from orgasm.

If I wanted to be certain that I'd get off, then the use of a vibrator helps a lot. That's not necessarily my goal though; some of the best sex I've ever had didn't result in me reaching orgasm, and I find it frustrating when people don't understand that this is possible (I find this problem more common with men). Of course, that's just personal to me — some people may consider reaching orgasm to be an essential part of "good sex", but that's why good communication is the best skill one can develop for better sex.

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 22 points 1 day ago

I'm one of those guys that struggles to orgasm. Even masturbating I will sometimes last a really long time. It's more a mood thing than a sensation thing for me. I have to have my mind in the right state to orgasm. The good thing about it is I can have sex for as long as my partner wants often.

It's odd, because usually men are the ones who leave their partners wanting. For me my partners pretty much always get more than they bargained for, but I'm frequently left without orgasming. It's fine though. It's still plenty enjoyable without it.

[-] Anivia@feddit.org 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Wouldn't hurt to get your progesterone levels checked. If you can get hard but are unable to cum it could be too high

[-] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago

The stories you've lived are the ones that seem more meaningful. For a guy, climax is a given, and sometimes the whole point just for maintenance purposes. The wholesome joy of a thing is made impure by ulterior motives. It took me a while to see it from the other side.

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