First time with a new partner after divorce

Iā€™m a 38 year old with two kids who was married for 11 years (and with my ex for 16 years in total).

Iā€™ve been separated from my wife for a year and a half, and for the last couple of years of our marriage the bedroom was pretty much dead.

Iā€™ve been dating a woman for a little while (same age, also has kids). I guessed in advance of our first encounter Iā€™d probably struggle with psychological PA, because for my other ā€˜first timesā€™ with new partners (aged 15 and 20, so a long long time ago now!) I had done. It took a few goes before I was relaxed enough and realised the person wasnā€™t going to do a runner in horror, then Iā€™d be relaxed enough and no longer be trying to ā€˜performā€™ or ā€˜impressā€™ that it would be OK.

So this time, Iā€™d been doing Mojo for a week Iā€™m anticipation and was trying to be in the moment and not spectate. My heart was going a lot. I was just honest and said "this is my first time in a long time, Iā€™m nervous because I want it to be good, so Iā€™m just going to use my tongue and hands for now and see what happens ". Which is what we did.

I did get hard after a while (after sheā€™d come from oral) but couldnā€™t find the condoms Iā€™d brought quick enough, so we agreed weā€™d try again next time and I used mouth/hands again. She seemed happy enough and understanding. I feel a bit embarrassed still, but Iā€™m starting to feel like itā€™s just a rite of passage I have to go through the first couple of times with a new partner before the adrenalin/nerves wear off.

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Bro. You got the right idea. Be up front and honest with her. Sounds like sheā€™s a good one!! I did same. Marriage ended and found a good one! I was transparent and sheā€™s sooooo understanding. I focus on her pleasures. I love giving oral and using my hands. She loves it. She finishes multiple times each encounter. Iā€™ve even bought a couple buzz toys that she enjoys as well. Iā€™ve made some progress with the help
Of the app.
I gave up 90% porn and solo.
I do a regimen of Kegals, reverse Kegals, pelvic floor stretches and box breathing each night and morning.
Iā€™ve seen a modest improvement in my

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Iā€™m very much in the same boat, separated from 23 yr relationship, have 2 kids and after 2 years have finally found some special. It took me a while to get used to being with a new partner. My issue is I can stay hard during foreplay but go soft when I penetrate. Luckily my partner loves me using my hands and tongue, but for me it can be frustrating.

Iā€™ve been using mojo for maybe 3 weeks consistently now and can definitely feel an improvement. I can stay in her for long enough to make it feel good, but not long enough to cum. I think the levels really help, but just stick with it all :+1:t2:

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Hey just adding to the talk here. Same deal. Married young. Split after nearly 20 years. Met someone new after a 2 year cooldown. I didnā€™t see it coming but definite PA the first time with her. Decided to just be open about it. Sheā€™s was amazing about it and I showed her a good time anyway. Next time was similar. I jumped on mojo and just understanding the psychology of it all and having some strategies like box breath made a huge difference. Third time was so much better.

Weā€™re all adults, I agree just talk it out and enjoy the time together even if itā€™s not the typical scenario. The less pressure on the moment the more likely itā€™ll just work out anyways lol

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