Faizal Sahukhan

 

Ask Dr. Faizal
 
 
In my role as a weekly contributor to "Ask A Sex Therapist", an online column,
I have responded to many questions over the years.
 
Below are examples of some of my thoughts, perceptions, and advice.
 

 

Question #1          Question #2          Question# 3          

Question #4          Question #5          Question #6      

Question #7          Question #8              Question #9

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Question# 1:

I am a 20 year old male, in good shape, and very physically active.
Recently, a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to have sex with her. I
was a virgin and had only made out with her twice the week before. I had
only known her for 3 weeks but figured that she would be a good person to
practice with as she is very calm, open minded, and really sexually
driven. When we had sex, I would only get as hard as a 5 or 6 (on 10
point scale, ten being the hardest I've been). And then
almost immediately, after entering her, I would lose my erection. We
tried on and off for about 3 hours to try to have full orgasmic
>intercourse. We even tried mutual masturbation, oral sex, and hand jobs.
Still, every time that I'd go to enter her, I'd lose my erection. I'm not
highly attracted to her, but is there something wrong with me? How could
I be really hard and long lasting when I'm masturbating, but not when I'm
having intercourse with her?

 


Reply to# 1:

Your concern is not uncommon. Losing your virginity involves more than
just a physical or sexual-physiological release; it also harbours an
emotional component. Most people (men included) wait to lose their
virginity to a partner they have strong feelings for; they "make love"
instead of just having sex with "a person to practice with". Simply put,
you are more sensitive than you may be aware of (this is a compliment);
as such, your emotions (or lack thereof) are countering your sexual
response cycle. A hint to the wise: Sometimes our smaller "head" is
smarter than our bigger one - wait until you fall in love with someone
and really want to share this special interaction with her.








 



Question# 2:

My wife of 20 years is extremely shy about oral sex. We have had a
long talk about it and there isn't any real reason for her "fear" of it.
She is actually wanting to learn now after all this time. What is the
best way I can help "teach" her and make her comfortable with this?

 




Reply to# 2:

I'm glad you and your wife had a talk about this issue. It is important
that she, without any pressure from anyone else, is the one who wants to
learn more about oral sex. First of all, besides the Victorian guilt and
shame associated with "going down" on someone, there are other possible
deterrence's which need to be dealt with. Some women complain that oral sex
is "dirty" or that it tastes and smells bad, while others do not like the
pubic hair which may get stuck to their tongue. Yet others fear that the
semen is unhealthy. To eradicate these complaints, before your
love-making sessions, you could have a shower, paying special attention
to washing your genitals thoroughly. You could also apply some tasty
lubricant gel or cream to avoid any smell. Perhaps you could shave or at
least trim your pubic hair. Though semen contains water, fructose,
minerals and protein, and is not unhealthy (provided the male does not
have a vital infection), comfort your wife by telling her that you will
not ejaculate in her mouth. Now that taken care of, there are some
behavioral techniques which your wife could use. Essentially, you want to
help your partner to gradually feel progressively more comfortable with
your penis. The first couple of sessions she could hold and examine in
detail how your penis looks. The next sessions, she could kiss it all
over. This would lead to licking in the next sessions. If she is still
comfortable with the pace, and if no recognizable conflicts should arise,
then she could insert the head of the penis in the following sessions.
Remember that during this process, your wife will require validation from
you. As she begins to see that you are enjoying what she is doing, she
will gain the confidence to experiment more.

 

 

 


 


Question# 3:

Most times when my boyfriend and I have sex there are times when he is
thrusting and my vagina will make an embarrassing sound. And if he pulls
all the way out to change positions it is even worse! It is almost like a
farting sound. And if we are not using a condom and he ejaculates inside
of me his ejaculate just falls out. Can you help me figure out what is
wrong with me? It is so embarrassing. I am at the point where I try to
avoid sex all together! Thank you!

 

 

Reply to# 3:

First of all, there is absolutely nothing "wrong" with you. What you are
describing is referred to in layman's term as "vaginal farting", something
most, if not all, women experience at some time. Basically, when you are
having intercourse with your partner, your vagina accumulates air. Now
when your partner thrusts deeply into the trapped air, you hear this
sound. You did not share how you boyfriend feels about this sound. I
would recommend that you let him read the answers to your question so
that he too does not regard the "farting" as a concern. A bit of advice:
next time it happens, instead of becoming self-conscious, just look at
one another and have a chuckle together. Having good sex is about sharing
all aspects of one's sexual response together.

 

 

 




 

Question# 4:

The past couple of years I have had some extreme bisexual
fantasies that I have yet to act upon. Should I share this new view with
my fiancé of past four years? I think he might want to join in but don't want
to risk losing him either.

 

 

Reply to# 4:

Though it is true that your fantasies are your personal domain, it is also
true that a long-term, trusting relationship is built on sharing, and
thereby getting to know each other as a result of it. Knowing how your
fiancé feels about your desires now, before you get married, is probably a
good idea. Whether he participates or not, remember that this is your
fantasy, not his. So do not pressure him about having to fulfill your
desire. If he is game, fair enough, but if he does not share your passion,
you know where you stand before you marry him. As a side note, remember
that sometimes fantasies are meant to stay as fantasies; acting them out
sometimes spoils the magic.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Question# 5:

My question is a very important question which I do hope I can get an
answer with some medical facts to back it up. Me and my fiancé have been
having a very difficult time having sex. I cannot stay hard. I can
masturbate and get full erections and can even have sex with other people
without any problems. She has never had a guy not be able to stay hard
and orgasm. So we both went to the doctor and got checked out. Everything
with both of us is perfect. No diabetes or any other health concerns. We
did some research on the Internet and found some reasons why I can't stay
hard or orgasm when we have sex. First, is she is too wet and therefore
we don't create much friction. Well, we tired some things and that
doesn't seem to be the problem. The other is the size of her vagina, or
how strong her vagina is. She does the Kegil exercises but I am wondering
if a woman's vagina can just be big enough to where my average size penis
will not feel
>enough to maintain an erection. Could she really be big and I be too
small? If this is true, what are some legitimate ways to fix the
>problem? I have seen some things about surgery to make a woman's
>vagina tighter. I really appreciate your time reading this and await your
reply. Thanks.

 

Reply to# 5:

It appears that your concern is not physical or medical, but more a
symptom of a psychological and/or relational state. First of all, to
allay one of your concerns, you cannot be too "small" or your fiancée's
vagina cannot be too "big" for you both to have intercourse. The vagina
is a wonderful anatomical structure which, when penetrated, closes down
on the penis, adjusting to its size and circumference. There should be
adequate friction for you to maintain an erection to orgasm. In cases
like the one you shared, there is usually a deeper, sometimes
unconscious, reason for the presented issue. You say that you "can even
have sex with other people" without problems arising. Do you mean that
you, while having a fiancée are having sex with other people? If so, what
does this say about your love and commitment towards the woman you wish
to marry? Which brings me to my next point: are you having second
thoughts about your upcoming marriage? Sometimes the body is a
thermometer for psychological duress. In other words, if you are having
second thoughts, this could be making you feel guilty, and this guilt
could manifest itself in erectile issues. I would strongly suggest that
you have an open, honest dialogue with your fiancée about your feelings
about her, the wedding, and your relationship in general. Doing so may
comfort you and give you back the sexual confidence you strive for.

 

 

 

 

 


 



Question# 6:

I have been with my boyfriend for 6 years. I always thought we had a
good sex life until he let me know he would like it if I had big boobs. I
can't help the body I have but now I don't feel comfortable having sex
with him. He watches porn on the Internet. I feel like I am unattractive
to him. What can I do?

 

Reply to# 6:

Do not take your boyfriend's comments as a personal attack against you or
your sexuality. We all have fantasies, and sometimes our fantasies include
having sex with someone with a particular body type. Perhaps at this
stage of his life, your boyfriend is infatuated with breasts. So why not
help him out a bit and buy a push-up bra to add spice to your love life.
Hopefully he appreciates your "gift" to him and reciprocates by being
more aware of your feelings.

 

 

 

 


 




Question# 7:

 I have been married for about a year now and the sex life is great
except that I don't feel I completely satisfy my husband. I am
afraid to try new things cause I don't have much experience and he has
plenty more experience. What are some things I can try to please my
husband?

 

 

Reply to# 7:

I'm wondering why you feel that you are not satisfying your husband. Has
he given you any indication of this or is it that you would like to
please him more? I suggest that you have an open discussion with your
partner about your concerns. He will be flattered that you, despite the
"sex life [being] great", are trying to make an extra effort. Encourage
him to share some of his fantasies with you, which could be very exciting
for both of you, and ask him if he would like to live out some of them
with you. Keep in mind that it does not take experience to try new
things; in fact, it is the inexperience that makes trying new things that
much more fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Question# 8:

I'm a 24 year old, engaged female who has never experienced an orgasm.
I often worry that this will cause major problems in my
married life as it can be very frustrating at times. I have been to a
sex therapist and I have not seen any results. What more can I do?

 

 

Reply to# 8:

Since you have consulted a sex therapist, I am assuming that you have
already tried masturbation and perhaps relaxation exercises. If these did
not help, there may be deeper issues you may need to address. You say that
"it can be very frustrating at times". I am wondering who this is
frustrating for, you or your partner. Orgasm is a physiological reflex
which occurs when one's physical, psychological and emotional needs are
being met; and it does not occur in the presence of anxiety. Therefore,
when you become frustrated, the accompanying anxiety is
counter-productive to you climaxing. Also, if this poses an issue for
your partner, you really need to examine your relationship with him. A
loving man will be supportive, not critical, of you. Perhaps you could
also look at your beliefs surrounding sexual or women's issues. Did your
family of origin speak negatively about sex (especially female
sexuality)? If so, you could contact a sex therapist who does
psychoanalysis, and together explore unconscious fears pertaining to your
sexuality. Sex-positive workshops are also beneficial in obtaining
support and learning new techniques.


 

 

 

Question #9:

I am a 29 year old who loves to have sex with my husband and when I
have orgasms, I almost pass out or at least feel like I am going to. Is it
possible to actually pass out?

 

Reply to #9:

Yes, some people have reported experiencing a physiological state similar
to "passing out". However, it is only for a short time. What I'm hearing
from your question is some deeper level of concern. Are you afraid of
becoming unconscious? Examine your concerns about this issue and
communicate them to your husband. His support and understanding will help
alleviate your deeper concerns. Not discussing this issue, on the other
hand, may detract from you enjoying what appears to be a satisfying sex
life.


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