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    Blossomgirl

    I haven’t dated much in the past 5 years due to bad experience with guy met online. Now I’m finally ready to date but am in recovery from mental health issues, not working or in education and pretty much isolated friend wise. But my biggest problem is I’m genophobic, something that has got worse past few years. My question is after a few dates, guys tend to ghost me or dump me if something sexual doesn’t happen. I avoid sex for as long as possible which is usually 4 or 5 dates. This is a very personal problem and not something I’d want to disclose to just any guy. So when should I address this when I start seeing a guy that has relationship potential, or how do I address this? I’m mid 30s and never had sex. A guy is gonna run a mile when he knows this, right. I think I’m finally near a place where with the right person I could conquer the fear but advice needed!

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    Blossomgirl

    PLEASE can someone advise

    #891580 Reply
    Liz Lemon

    I had to Google “genephobic”…so you’re afraid of sex, is that right? You should talk to a therapist about this. I don’t think strangers on the internet can advise you. Sex is part of dating, & it’s not unreasonable for a man to expect sex eventually when he’s dating a woman.

    I personally think this is something you have to conquer on your own & not expect “the right guy” to magically solve your problem. So I don’t know the best way to “address” it while dating. I think the best thing is to work with a therapist to get past it. Good luck to you & I do hope you’re in therapy & getting support with this.

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    T from NY

    What Liz said. I go to therapy every week. It’s changed my life in INCREDIBLE ways. Find someone who makes you feel seen. I recommend psychologists or marriage and family therapists versus a mental health counselor or social worker. But that’s just been my experiences over the years.

    Best to you

    #891834 Reply
    tammy

    you need to seek professional help and soon.

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