How to handle hormones

[cheekygirl75]

I don't know what's causing it - greater confidence in and comfort with my own body or my body's last ditch effort to get me knocked up before menopause time - but since I got a few years into my 30s, I feel like I have a greater appreciation for what guys go through in their teenage years.

I go through these cycles of feeling like I'm going to pop out of my skin with the need for physical contact (and it needs to be with someone whom I'm attracted to, hugging a friend just doesn't cut it). Since I don't have anyone in my life that fits that criteria right now, and I'm kind of shy around men I am attracted to and definitely not interested in a one night thing, it's getting very frustrating.

I can try to help myself out, but that only seems to make it worse - it's not an orgasm that I'm looking for, but the physical closeness - kissing & cuddling mostly. If I thought any of the ads in Craigslist, from guys saying all they want is someone to kiss, were real, I might consider it...

Anyway, to get to the question - is this normal for women? And any suggestions on how to handle the frustration?

 

[Nightierub]

Possibly hormonal. I've heard of women hitting menopause in their mid 30's . But as far as dealing with the frustration and loneliness I can suggest distracting yourself perhaps. Take in a movie, go have a drink, read, listen to music, keep yourself busy might be of some help. I dunno as I'm male and I had some issues myself but ended up taking a testosterone booster and I'm feeling well younger. Hope I could help in some manner.

 

[song_bird]

I'm going through the same thing right now and I'm 32. Gah!! Isn't it just so frustrating?

Though, on the bright side, at least I'm feeling sexy as all hell.

 

[lothwen]

I'm 29, spent the time I was 19-27 with a guy and now that we've broken up I've got a sex drive like you wouldn't believe. But I'm with the OP. I don't just want orgasms, I want that person to cuddle with and kiss and hold hands, in addition to all those orgasm. I suddenly feel more aware of my body and the male body, and how perfectly we fit together.

 

[cheekygirl75]

Thanks for the commiseration & advice... I guess there's not too much I can do if distracting myself doesn't work, except to try to just enjoy feeling super sexy, as song_bird said!

 

[imemkay]

I know just how you feel! If you can find a way to deal with it, let me know!

MK

 

[themightyoak]

Oh, hello. Gosh. How did I end up in here?

I was just walking around in the forums looking for a woman who is only interested in cuddling and kissing and I innocently fell in here. Huh! Imagine that!

Yep, I'm just an innocent guy looking for women who are only interested in cuddling and kissing - really - seriously - you can trust me!

But where are they? Oh God! WHERE ARE THEY?

Signed,
Innocent guy looking for women who are only interested in cuddling and kissing.