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Old Dec 11, 2007, 02:36 AM
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buck. It's hard for one other person to fulfill our every sexual need. This is why masturbation is healthy. But fantasy can be hard to achieve when you're not in the habit of creating them and porn can be a quick shortcut.

Another issue for men is that we're turned on by novelty. It's why staying with the same partner can be very difficult. Our partner, whom we love, has become too familiar and we crave something to fuel our libido. Dirty pictures, videos, erotica, these things add fuel to our fantasies and charge up our sex drive.

So what I'm saying is that while we don't talk about it much, getting aroused is a mental thing for a guy too. We need to constantly reinvent sex in our minds to remain vital and invigorated. It doesn't mean we want to be with someone other than our partner, it's just fuel for our sex drive. If things become too stale, predictable, or mundane in our minds eye, we lose some of our sexual interest.

Regarding the difficulty this is having in your relationship, I'd recommend exploring erotic stimuli your partner doesn't object to. You might also try changing up your sexual routine.

Good luck.

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