Erectile dysfunction....
I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Maybe a vent? Opinions? Similar stories? My lovely hubby has had ED for the last few years. Its due to diabetes, which is common. My problem is it is affecting me and my ability to become aroused. I try, I try so hard to make it more interesting and exciting and so does he. His urge and want is still there, just not the erection. I know it is medical, and his Dr has prescribed viagra, but he suffers horrific side effects such as severe heart burn/reflux which keeps him up half the night, and some times it works, yet others it doesn't. He is attentive and there is foreplay. Now here is where I hate myself. I end up in tears because I feel this way, but I sometimes just think what's the point. I lose interest because it just doesn't work. I am frustrated and so is he. We are able to orgasm but it's sometimes not enough. When we do eventually get a time where old Johnson comes to bat, so to speak, it is OVER very quickly and I feel short changed. I try to understand and I do take his feelings into account. I've tried looking for support for women, but it seems all I can find is the ones for men. Sorry if it's TMI, I'm just feeling very down about things atm.
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction
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Which type of diabetes does he have? And how old? Is his diabetes well managed?
He is 39, he has been trying to manage it. But is a massive sweet tooth. He has type 2 diabetes and is on medication for it as well.
My husband has diabetes as well, the sex life has taken a significant dive. All I can say is vibrators are awesome and spend a bit of coin on sex toys. It will never be the same as ‘real’ sex but it’s better than nothing and the husban gets satisfaction from me getting off.
You are not alone. It happens more than people want to talk about because they don't want to embarass their SO or make them feel inadequate.
I used to feel guilty because he would put in so much effort but I just wanted penetration, toys just didn't feel the same. He couldn't take viagra due to heart issues. It really affected my confidence, even though I knew it was medical, it still got to me and it felt like I wasn't enough.
It's still a struggle and we're currently separated due to other issues that came up. It's OK to feel a sense of loss, give it time or add something new to your playtime, it might just fill the void ;)
And I thought i was the only one going through this!
We have loads of toys, and have tried most things in the bed room department..vibes, strap ons, viagra ect I miss the Dick.. there's nothing that can replace it you just need to learn to live without it.
I actually crave the intimacy that comes with penetration from my man
My partner is 39 too but is Type 1. I often think his lack of sex drive is due to low testosterone but he wont bring it up at his Dr appointments. I find morning sex is much more successful than night time sex as testosterone is higher in the morning apparently.
I also find he is better when he has been doing regular exercise (doing weights) as this then increases his testosterone levels naturally.
Good luck, i understand your frustrations all too well.