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RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
24. I just asked my husband and he said no.
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 05:55 PM
Jun 2015

Just like I predicted.

We have talked about Viagra in the past as a friend told me she and her husband were having some issues in that dept. (he is in his 50's) but didn't want to go to doctor for it.

We both consider sex an important part to a relationship, and I asked my husband if he ever had any issues would he feel comfortable going to the doctor about it, and if that was an option for a solution would he have a problem taking it.

He said not at all. I'm sure there are men that are embarrassed to ask for it as it goes along with several other psychological factors, such as dealing with aging (hell I hate getting older myself) but I'm glad we are so close we can discuss these without any embarrassment.

What disturbed me about the link in the OP is that it was an attack against women and men. I know from talking to other women this affects them as well.

Some women have difficulty achieving orgasm in general and being married to a man that travels internationally we can be on opposite schedules. To his credit he acclimates fast to time zone changes.

I was going through some medical issues years ago (sorry this is TMI and my enemies will hammer me for it but at least I have enough experience to discuss it) and asked my OB about it. Like I said above, I believe sex is an important part to relationships. Finally found a fitting anti-depressant that doesn't give me headaches.

He said there is nothing on the market yet but if there was his wife would be first in line...her choice. Boy, did we laugh! I love my OB dr.

I would think women would be happy to have this drug available if it is safe and effective.

Bonobo, I know you were directing this OP towards men, but in all fairness I did ask my husband and shared his answer.

I apologize mine took up more time than his, which was a simple and honest 'No'.

ETA: Forgot to add this group is being stalked as you can tell by the alerts. Get a fucking life, stalkers. If I'm not interested in say, Permaculture and Transitions Movement, I don't go into that group. Not that difficult. No offense to members of that group, btw. It actually looks a lot more interesting than some others.

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that's a strange statement Warren DeMontague May 2015 #1
I think, actually, the issue is more often women being intimidated or scared by male sexuality... Bonobo May 2015 #6
I briefly dated one woman, back in the day, whose drive even I couldn't keep up with. Warren DeMontague May 2015 #7
It's just a matter of how much vitamin E you can get your hands on Major Nikon May 2015 #17
Yes... by a wide margin. Natch. LanternWaste Jun 2017 #33
I would agree that some men can't handle it, but... TreasonousBastard May 2015 #2
Not me! Behind the Aegis May 2015 #3
That's a trick answer! nt Bonobo May 2015 #4
You should be just as threatened Major Nikon May 2015 #13
The only men I have met who "couldn't handle" a woman's sexuality Sen. Walter Sobchak May 2015 #5
Only if it came in a giant pill bottle that was capable of transforming into a heavily armed robot. Warren DeMontague May 2015 #8
If I had access to that... I don't think a biner is my top priority MidwestTech Mar 2016 #27
quite a sexist post from one who proclaims to be fighting sexism Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #9
Huh? What part is sexist? Bonobo May 2015 #10
oh wow sorry bonobo i was refering to seabeyond's response not to you Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #11
That's okay, and yes, I think it is sexist and actually rather "man-hating". Bonobo May 2015 #12
Very telling that Major Nikon May 2015 #15
The irony is that much of the opposition to the drug is from Feminist groups. nt Bonobo May 2015 #16
Obviously you haven't been educated by the right group Major Nikon May 2015 #14
Nope ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2015 #18
Ha ha, true. Bonobo May 2015 #19
Too bad MRAs aren't smart enough to use such delicate satire ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2015 #20
jury results grasswire May 2015 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #28
is this a regular problem around here? MidwestTech Mar 2016 #29
Yeah, but I'm 67! Ever heard of a thrown rod? jeeez. Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #22
Hell no. I think it's great. MicaelS Jun 2015 #23
I just asked my husband and he said no. RiffRandell Jun 2015 #24
This is also a topic that came up for my (now ex)wife and I MidwestTech Mar 2016 #30
No, I wouldn't be threatened by it. NaturalHigh Oct 2015 #25
I would be terrified AZ Jim Jan 2016 #26
This a trick question? Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #31
Meh... DemForEvar Mar 2017 #32
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