She has a great life and an amazing boyfriend… and she’s afraid to sleep with him. How can she let go of her sexual anxieties and get busy with her guy?
sexual anxiety
How Do I Rebuild My Sexual Self-Esteem?
Hey Doc, I just want to preface I really enjoy reading you and you’ve helped me out a lot when it comes to try and figure myself out as well as become more confident. There’s just one aspect of my life in which I don’t feel confident at all: my sexual experience and sexual self-esteem….
Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Tell My Partner I’m Actually A Virgin?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, I’m a 24 year old woman. My boyfriend and I have been together for over a month, and he’s the first guy I really fell in love with. Everything seems to be fine except for one thing: I’m afraid to tell him I’m a virgin. We have already done some foreplay but…
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Where Can I Safely Express Myself, Sexually?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, As a 22 year old guy, I have no idea how to express myself sexually, since I’ve never really done that before. It helps to state upfront what I’m looking for: when I say “express myself sexually”, I mean it fairly literally. I want other people to talk to about my desires…
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Why Don’t I Enjoy Sex Anymore?
Hey Doc, To start with thanks for all the work you do, the advice you give is always appreciated! I would love to get your thoughts on something that’s been bothering me for awhile. I was a virgin through most of my 20’s, until I was in a long term relationship with a great woman….
Is My Partner Just Settling For Me?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: So, first things first: my partner (38NB, they/them) and I (28F) both have histories of abusive relationships. Their most recent partner before they met me was physically, sexually, and emotionally violent towards them; I had gotten out of a sexually predatory and abusive relationship with a much older man. We both understand…