“I don’t like this thing we do during sex. How do I tell my partner?”

How to explain you’re ready for a change in the bedroom.

Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)
7 min readMar 29, 2023

Sometimes, a minor difference in sexual expression between partners becomes a source of real discomfort over time.

The difference may start out insignificant. It might be a harmless preference. Or maybe your partner has a kink you don’t mind entertaining.

In fact, you might even enjoy it for a while. This thing may not start out as a difference at all. There could be something you do in the bedroom that you once found extremely hot, but now no longer do.

That’s valid! Our sexual tastes can change and evolve over time. Sometimes that means a thing we used to enjoy no longer does it for us.

Whether you once enjoyed a particular sex act or only ever partook for your partner’s enjoyment, it’s okay to realize that you’d like to start doing things differently.

No matter how long you’ve been having sex the way you do, you can always ask to change it.

Even if there’s an activity in your sex life that only makes occasional appearances, you’re allowed to request that those occasional…

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Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)

Sexual Empowerment Coach for Women+🌈 Explore, embrace, and expand your sexuality with virtual, talk-based coaching. Find resources at sexcoachshannon.com