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over a year ago
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So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
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"So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
Thank you in advance x "
It sounds like you're going through a really emotional and confusing time.
Did you meet this chap through fab or similar ? Or through dating channels? And is this a fb scenario or a vanilla starting to date scenario. Both are completely different.
If you're not feeling like sex. Or wanting sex. Why are you trying to have it ? I may have mis understood. So if I have please clarify.
My advice would be to look after yourself first and the rest will follow. I'm very much a que sera sera kind of person.
Big hugs.
Waffle xxxxx |
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Thanks lovely. My hormones are very unsettled at the moment so whilst I may sometimes feel the urge for sex, by the time I'm actually there in the situation I might be feeling totally differently. Also regarding this particular guy, it's not a daring scenario as that's not what he's looking for but I do hope to see him fairly long term. He's without doubt the most handsome guy I've met since joining Fab. I really don't want to be missing out on the chance to be with him but feeling like I'm spoiling it for myself, like self sabotage. I guess I'm worried I'm not good enough and when somebody is lacking confidence it's really not an attractive quality! As for why I'm trying to be in the situation to have sex, I guess I enjoy everything that goes along with it, the kissing, stroking and nakedness. |
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This will be long winded as it hit home with me.I felt like this for a long time, still do sometimes. I thought of every reason as to why I couldn't ask for what I wanted or do and act the way I felt in my head. I was a crazy dirty bitch up there but shy and quiet on the outside, I couldn't even nudge my fu forward when i was being touched, I almost went ridged! But when I was on my own I'd watch porn, be really kinky with myself etc. I have had hormone imbalances for a long time and thought the docs could help, they didn't. I've just found that as I've gotten older I've given less of a fuck, and I've tried to say what I like and what I'm into from the beginning.
My past relationships were long and boring because the sex was boring, because I never spoke up or said what I wanted so they thought I was happy with the mediocre...I wasn't but it was my own fault, ended up reverting and in my mind thought how could they want me I'm so boring etc. But I wasn't!
I guess if any of that rings true to you, my advice is to find someone, put a post out and get them to walk you through it step by step, get them to talk to you as they are touching you, bring you out of your head. I did it with a women, it worked wonders. I still struggle with dirty talk, may ask the forums for some advice!
Always here to chat in a pm if you'd like, this was a big thing for me for a long time and I wouldn't wish it on anyone x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"This will be long winded as it hit home with me.I felt like this for a long time, still do sometimes. I thought of every reason as to why I couldn't ask for what I wanted or do and act the way I felt in my head. I was a crazy dirty bitch up there but shy and quiet on the outside, I couldn't even nudge my fu forward when i was being touched, I almost went ridged! But when I was on my own I'd watch porn, be really kinky with myself etc. I have had hormone imbalances for a long time and thought the docs could help, they didn't. I've just found that as I've gotten older I've given less of a fuck, and I've tried to say what I like and what I'm into from the beginning.
My past relationships were long and boring because the sex was boring, because I never spoke up or said what I wanted so they thought I was happy with the mediocre...I wasn't but it was my own fault, ended up reverting and in my mind thought how could they want me I'm so boring etc. But I wasn't!
I guess if any of that rings true to you, my advice is to find someone, put a post out and get them to walk you through it step by step, get them to talk to you as they are touching you, bring you out of your head. I did it with a women, it worked wonders. I still struggle with dirty talk, may ask the forums for some advice!
Always here to chat in a pm if you'd like, this was a big thing for me for a long time and I wouldn't wish it on anyone x"
It sounds like you understand me completely. Like you said, in my head i'm saying stuff and thinking stuff I would never verbalise or do in real life. It's this that normally does tip me over into orgasm. Even with my husband I don't tend to talk dirty and I don't even like him seeing my face when I cum. I seem to have like an inner sense of shame about my own pleasure which I can see how silly that is. A woman owning her own sexual needs is a powerful and positive thing. Not related to sex but I've had so much counselling and have tried to deal with self esteem issues. It's very frustrating that i'm 30 and still battling things that I was struggling with 10 years ago! |
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Just out of interest do you feel the same with your partner or just with the guy from Fab?
Maybe you just need to take a Fab break until you feel better with regards to the hormones...I like another lady in this thread have also had similar issues so if you want to talk feel free to p.m me Xx |
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I really thought I was the only one, all these people having their "normal" sex lives and I couldn't even touch myself in front of my partner or express how I was feeling or what I wanted! I found that I could be more open with sex buddies and people I'd meet randomly, I think it was because I didn't care what they thought of me because I didn't have to see them again, but as soon as I found someone I thought I could be with I clammed up and I didn't want them thinking I was a dirty slapper or something. But it's ludicrous to think that wanting your partner to finger blast you while wanking themselves off would make you "dirty" but that is what I thought. I don't really know what switched in my head, I don't think it did because sometimes I still feel self conscious...but it's getting better. I think you're one step up as you have the whole of fab and all it's wisdom to help you through, and through you will get!
Just please don't think there's anything wrong with you, your wires just need re doing and the best place to start is looking in the mirror, love yourself, fuck yourself, tell yourself what you want then go out there and get it, if you scare a few off so what, they weren't worth it then! X |
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Tell him what's going on. We're all human.
We met a couple a few years back. During the meet she didn't seemed to aroused, although we were certain she was into it so to speak. After a short while of not much happening (despite G pulling out his best moves) she apologised, and said that she really did want to mentally. She explained that she'd had a hysterectomy and that since that her sex drive had been low to non-existent. Her husband then confirmed this.
She still wanted to have sex, so we simply got the lube out 
We appreciate your situation might be different, but communication is always key. He might think he's not good enough if he senses nothing's going on, which obviously isn't the case. Definitely keep on to your doctor.
We hate it when our sex drive disappears every now and again, so although we don't know exactly what you're going through, we can empathise.
Hope it all gets sorted for you and you go on to have 'I-can't-bloody-walk-now-sex' with your guy 
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"It sounds like you understand me completely. Like you said, in my head i'm saying stuff and thinking stuff I would never verbalise or do in real life. It's this that normally does tip me over into orgasm. Even with my husband I don't tend to talk dirty and I don't even like him seeing my face when I cum. I seem to have like an inner sense of shame about my own pleasure which I can see how silly that is. A woman owning her own sexual needs is a powerful and positive thing. Not related to sex but I've had so much counselling and have tried to deal with self esteem issues. It's very frustrating that i'm 30 and still battling things that I was struggling with 10 years ago!"
G here - nothing sexier than a woman's orgasm face as far as I'm concerned  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It sounds like you understand me completely. Like you said, in my head i'm saying stuff and thinking stuff I would never verbalise or do in real life. It's this that normally does tip me over into orgasm. Even with my husband I don't tend to talk dirty and I don't even like him seeing my face when I cum. I seem to have like an inner sense of shame about my own pleasure which I can see how silly that is. A woman owning her own sexual needs is a powerful and positive thing. Not related to sex but I've had so much counselling and have tried to deal with self esteem issues. It's very frustrating that i'm 30 and still battling things that I was struggling with 10 years ago!
G here - nothing sexier than a woman's orgasm face as far as I'm concerned "
Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best! |
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"Just out of interest do you feel the same with your partner or just with the guy from Fab?
Maybe you just need to take a Fab break until you feel better with regards to the hormones...I like another lady in this thread have also had similar issues so if you want to talk feel free to p.m me Xx "
It's not as bad with hubby but I'm definitely still holding back. We've been together ten years and he absolutely worships me so if there was ever anyone who would love me unconditionally and I should feel comfortable with then it's him. I think it's myself I feel uncomfortable with so it doesn't really matter how amazing my husband is. I think loving yourself and being truly content with who you are just be like finding the Holy Grail! I really do appreciate all of your comments. People always think of me as being so confident but underneath it's so very different. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone  G x"
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just out of interest do you feel the same with your partner or just with the guy from Fab?
Maybe you just need to take a Fab break until you feel better with regards to the hormones...I like another lady in this thread have also had similar issues so if you want to talk feel free to p.m me Xx "
Although I have no idea what you are going through. As I've not experienced a hysterectomy. I think this post is really good advice. Taking a break to look after your self. Re-evaluate. Let your partner pamper and look after you. My mother and sister have both had hysterectomies and it took them a long time to balance hormones let alone libido. The. Once all that is in order, then look to swinging again. You're a very lucky person to have a partner by you side. I'm sure the swinging element is a sexy addition. By it's just that. An addition. Look after you and your partner. Then when feeling better and your libido starts looking up again. Then venture out to this addition in your life.
Take care
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone G x
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me!"
Have you ever videoed yourself cumming? Like on your own No bars held? |
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone G x
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me!"
I doubt it. Men look ridiculous when we're cumming. Women look hawt |
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone G x
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me!
Have you ever videoed yourself cumming? Like on your own No bars held?"
That's not a bad idea actually. You be able to see your own orgasm face  And we're certain you'll see that you look amazing |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone G x
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me!
Have you ever videoed yourself cumming? Like on your own No bars held?"
Funny you should say that, I was literally thinking about doing that a couple of weeks ago but then I was like, "what if I accidentally press the wrong button and share it across all my social media?!" |
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"Funny you should say that, I was literally thinking about doing that a couple of weeks ago but then I was like, "what if I accidentally press the wrong button and share it across all my social media?!" "
You'd have to press a couple of wrong buttons to do that
Here's a thought - get hubby to film just you face as you're cumming, then there's no risk of anything more 'detailed' getting shared around. If you did accidentally share that, you could say you were just trying your best 'When Harry Met Sally' moment |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Good job you haven't seen mine then, constipated gurning at its best!
Oh no you don't! The Shrek look is mine and mine alone G x
I do find some people's cum face / sex noises quite amusing and definitely not sexy so they might think the same about me!
Have you ever videoed yourself cumming? Like on your own No bars held?
Funny you should say that, I was literally thinking about doing that a couple of weeks ago but then I was like, "what if I accidentally press the wrong button and share it across all my social media?!" "
Pahaha! I mean literally just your face, like have your phone propped up on your pillow and just go for it, it's surprising really, it turned me on to see it, but I was still to shy to share |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I'm cringing just thinking about it! It's like when that sex doctor lady told people to sit in front of a mirror and open their legs to learn to love their lady bits. Haha |
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"I'm cringing just thinking about it! It's like when that sex doctor lady told people to sit in front of a mirror and open their legs to learn to love their lady bits. Haha "
Haha, it's far sexier than that! I still remember my year 9 tutor teaching us how to find our clitoris and how to "massage" it, cringe, but we all did it and thank god we did!
If you can't love your O face you'll forever be wondering what he's thinking...we'll all tell you now he's thinking you're hot, but the self doubt will be there.
Video it, watch it til you love it, find the sexy in it, it's there x |
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"So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
Thank you in advance x "
I'm the male version of this. Great post |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
Thank you in advance x
I'm the male version of this. Great post"
Good job we're not lovers then! |
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"So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
Thank you in advance x "
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I wonder if you might need assistance from a psychosexual counsellor. Something has happened that has caused you not to like/accept your own sexuality (might be a reserved up bringing or just a reserved frame of mind or something else) and I don't think any amount of forum posts will help you. It is true that you will find people who empathise with you in the forums but what works for some may not necessarily work for others. I think you need a tailored approach that can only be developed after speaking to an expert in this field. In time, you might receive the right guidance that will bring out the sultry sex kitten in you and enable you to be happy to reveal her to your lovers.
Good luck x |
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"I wonder if you might need assistance from a psychosexual counsellor. Something has happened that has caused you not to like/accept your own sexuality (might be a reserved up bringing or just a reserved frame of mind or something else) and I don't think any amount of forum posts will help you. It is true that you will find people who empathise with you in the forums but what works for some may not necessarily work for others. I think you need a tailored approach that can only be developed after speaking to an expert in this field. In time, you might receive the right guidance that will bring out the sultry sex kitten in you and enable you to be happy to reveal her to your lovers.
Good luck x"
Thank you, I've never had counselling specific to sexual stuff so might be worth considering. Thank you for your advice. x |
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"So I've finally bagged in incredible guy to meet on a fairly regular basis. He is what I would class as out of my league but I do genuinely think he's attracted to me. All sounds good so far.
The problem is, firstly my sex drive is low at the moment (awaiting appointment to discuss going on testosterone after my hysterectomy last year). I was laid there last night looking at his beautiful face thinking how lucky I was but yet I still didn't so much as feel a twinge in the right places.
Secondly even though i'm aware that men enjoy seeing a woman pleasuring herself and being confident in her own sexual needs, I struggle to not just become a mute when it comes to what I want. To the point where not only am I not asking for what I want but when the guy starts to make a move (stroking the outside of my knickers etc) I don't do anything to encourage him to go further (so understandably if they're respectful they don't). There can only be so many meets with a guy before they're bound to get bored of this. Yes they get a blow job or sometimes sex if they instigate it but overall I feel like my own inability to be comfortable with my own sexual needs is actually ruining the experience for the other party too.
Other than 'get a grip' or 'grab the bull by the horns' is there any good advice to help me stop feeling that my sexual satisfaction should be bottom of the list?
Thank you in advance x
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"Thanks lovely. My hormones are very unsettled at the moment so whilst I may sometimes feel the urge for sex, by the time I'm actually there in the situation I might be feeling totally differently. Also regarding this particular guy, it's not a daring scenario as that's not what he's looking for but I do hope to see him fairly long term. He's without doubt the most handsome guy I've met since joining Fab. I really don't want to be missing out on the chance to be with him but feeling like I'm spoiling it for myself, like self sabotage. I guess I'm worried I'm not good enough and when somebody is lacking confidence it's really not an attractive quality! As for why I'm trying to be in the situation to have sex, I guess I enjoy everything that goes along with it, the kissing, stroking and nakedness. "
J is the same the gp won't put her on hrt, bit I'd suggest you see your gp and check if you get put on hrt. Good luck |
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If this is any help at all - after I had a hysterectomy my sex drive took a nose dive and I couldn't understand why as I'm on testosterone so it's not like I've got no hormones in me at all. It turns out though that after a hysterectomy the lack of estrogen can thin the skin in your vagina, this can lead to things like soreness, dryness and/or the lack of sex drive which can be the first sign of things not being quite right/heading in the wrong direction. You can get creams from your Dr if you feel "down there" needs a little help, for me Estriol really helped and my sex drive shot right back
One thing to consider though is that a hysterectomy can really affect us psychologicaly, it's all hormone changes that can play around with how we feel. From what I've read this is quite normal but, I don't know about you, I was told very little about what the "side effects" of having a hysterectomy were, so when I started experiencing, to me, abnormal things I had no idea that it was actually my body readjusting and, in my case, needing a little help.
I'd say go with your plan of talking with your Dr and hopefully they can take that worry off your mind. It's quite a intimate problem, it may be holding you back more than you realise. Once that's sorted it may help free your mind and boost your confidence? At least it will give you one less worry |
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"If this is any help at all - after I had a hysterectomy my sex drive took a nose dive and I couldn't understand why as I'm on testosterone so it's not like I've got no hormones in me at all. It turns out though that after a hysterectomy the lack of estrogen can thin the skin in your vagina, this can lead to things like soreness, dryness and/or the lack of sex drive which can be the first sign of things not being quite right/heading in the wrong direction. You can get creams from your Dr if you feel "down there" needs a little help, for me Estriol really helped and my sex drive shot right back
One thing to consider though is that a hysterectomy can really affect us psychologicaly, it's all hormone changes that can play around with how we feel. From what I've read this is quite normal but, I don't know about you, I was told very little about what the "side effects" of having a hysterectomy were, so when I started experiencing, to me, abnormal things I had no idea that it was actually my body readjusting and, in my case, needing a little help.
I'd say go with your plan of talking with your Dr and hopefully they can take that worry off your mind. It's quite a intimate problem, it may be holding you back more than you realise. Once that's sorted it may help free your mind and boost your confidence? At least it will give you one less worry "
Thank you so much for your post. I was actually wondering the other day what Trans men do after hysterectomy because obviously they won't want estrogen but then your body without estrogen is an absolute nightmare. How do you manage all the symptoms without having female hormones? I am on the highest estrogen patch and also have the vaginal estrogen tablet twice a week. Awaiting my consultant appointment and hoping for an improvement in how I feel now my GP has given me the go ahead to have new patch every two days rather than three and a half. |
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"Thank you so much for your post. I was actually wondering the other day what Trans men do after hysterectomy because obviously they won't want estrogen but then your body without estrogen is an absolute nightmare. How do you manage all the symptoms without having female hormones? I am on the highest estrogen patch and also have the vaginal estrogen tablet twice a week. Awaiting my consultant appointment and hoping for an improvement in how I feel now my GP has given me the go ahead to have new patch every two days rather than three and a half. "
Being on testosterone helps with having some hormones in the body but, to be honest, I'm not sure how other _ransguys do it. I've never seen it mentioned in the support groups I used to be in, it was all "I can't wait to have a hysterectomy and get rid of this thing!". But I'm sure others go through the same or similar but maybe just not talk about it because it's a reality check thing. I pulled out of support groups because if the advice you gave wasn't all rainbows, unicorns and it'll all be fantastic, you got grief for it.
My GP was reluctant to give me the cream not because of the low hormone content affecting my hormone levels but because of what it was. It was almost like she expected me not to want it because it was a feminine thing. I'm like "Gimme gimme!"
But maybe it's one of those "Every body is different" things?. We get hysterectomys and are left to find out which bunch of negative effects we will be left with, if any, and then go from there?
I hope it works out for you! It's a right pain finding out a solution! Hopefully it is down to further adjustment of your hormone levels to match what your body needs. It's horrible knowing something isn't right but not knowing how to fix it. Just don't let them fob you off with the whole "We don't know what's wrong with you so nothing is wrong.". There will be a fix |
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