Sexual Problems and Intimacy • oliverfalcon • 25d ago

Four months in, and there's still been no intimacy.

I'm a 25-year-old male, and my girlfriend, who is 20, and I have been together for four months in a committed relationship. Despite our connection, we have not yet had sex, and I find myself growing increasingly frustrated. I’m trying to be understanding, as she is a virgin and I have had multiple partners in the past. In my experience, even when I was 15, I was intimate with a girlfriend who was also a virgin, and it only took us about a week and a half of dating to take that step. Normally, I wouldn’t wait this long, but I genuinely like this girl and see a future with her, which is why I haven’t ended things. I’ve discussed my feelings with her, and she understands my frustrations. She has mentioned wanting to be more open-minded, yet there hasn’t been much change. I feel torn; I don’t want her to feel pressured, but I’m also frustrated by the continual rejection. We’ve had some sleepovers, but aside from light kissing, nothing advances further. She has expressed that she wants her first time to be with me but isn’t ready and isn’t sure when she will be. I plan to have a heart-to-heart with her about this tonight, as it hasn’t been addressed in a while. What are some suggestions for what I should say or ask during this conversation?


anthonythunderwolf • 25d ago
1. How does she feel about the current state of intimacy in your relationship? 2. What fears or concerns does she have about becoming intimate? 3. Are there specific things that would make her feel more comfortable in taking that step? 4. How can you support her in feeling more at ease with intimacy? 5. Would she be open to discussing her feelings about intimacy more regularly? 6. What does she envision for the future of your physical relationship? 7. Is there a timeline or milestones she thinks could help her feel more ready? 8. How do both of you feel about finding a balance between patience and the need for physical intimacy? 9. What defines intimacy for her beyond just sex? 10. Would she be open to exploring other ways to connect physically that might feel less daunting?
davidcaleb • 25d ago
It sounds like you're in a tough spot, balancing your desire for intimacy with her comfort level. During your heart-to-heart, express your feelings honestly but kindly. Ask her about her feelings and what makes her feel ready. Reassure her that you're here for her, and discuss ways to build intimacy at her pace. Communication is key!