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Reposting here cuz it might also have something to do with me being neurodivergent. Any advice is appreciated
I’m a woman still sorta coming to terms with my sexuality and comfortable with sex in general so I find it hard to initiate without feeling shame or guilt. My partner does his best to reassure me but I still feel nasty when I try. Any advice?
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Anonymous 6d

ask him his preferred way for you to initiate so you’re on the same page. some guys are ok with you just taking their pants off and going for it and others want you to ask explicitly beforehand. direct communication beforehand is the best way to avoid awkwardness or feelings of rejection. just remember that sex is one of the most important things humans do as a species and a high sex drive means you’re healthy and love to enjoy yourself.

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Anonymous 6d

I am a lesbian so perhaps our experiences differ a bit so take this with a grain of salt if need be! I feel alot of guilt and shame about initiating intimacy too (thank you Catholic Church)but the more I have gathered my courage and done it even if I was nervous or felt gross the Easier and less gross it gets :)

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6d

and you have someone you care about to enjoy it with. that is truly a blessing

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6d

Thank you that’s actually really helpful! I’ll be sure to talk to him about it.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6d

Oh yeah been there with the religious guilt. I’m bi so that might also be partially adding onto the shame I feel. Even though my partner is a man there might be some shame still in me about my sexuality. I hadn’t even considered it tho haha thank you for your input!

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