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How To Talk to Your Partner About Your Sexual Issues or Concerns

Whether we are in a new relationship or have been married for forty years, when it comes to talking with our partners about sex, it is never easy. However, in reality the response is almost never as bad as you think it will be. Also, talking openly about your sexual feelings, desires, likes and dislikes, can improve your sex life with your partner and improve other aspects of the relationship.

Tips on how to talk to your partner about sexual issues

Clarify the issue for yourself. Sex is very complicated. Before you talk to your partner about your feelings about sex, sit down and think about it for a while. This will help you clarify your thoughts and feelings. Be honest with yourself. Try not to place all of your blame or frustrations on your partner.

Try about your feelings and concerns. Writing about what you want to talk about is a great step to clarify your issues for yourself. It is also a good way to practice the way you might communicate it to your partner. If you enjoy writing, try writing a letter and give the letter to your partner. Letter writing can be a powerful way to communicate your thoughts and feelings.

Practice talking. If you’re nervous about talking, practicing will help. You can practice with a good friend or alone in front of a mirror.

Consider when to talk. Choosing when to talk will depend a lot on what you are talking about. If you want to raise the idea of trying something new in bed, then raising it just before you’re about to be intimate with your partner is probably not a good time. It is also not a good idea to talk about your concerns with sex when your partner is stressed out or has just come home from a long day at work.

Give your partner time. Give your partner time to process and think about what you have said. Time will allow both of you to respond honestly without having to feel rushed or pressured. Sexual communication is an ongoing process.

Check In at a later time. Give yourself an option to bring the topic up again. Be careful not to nag your partner. Let your partner know that you care about how they feel and you want to check in with them about how the conversation went.

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