I Need to Put a Moratorium on Sex With My Husband. But I’m Not Sure What Comes Next.
A nonbinary individual, recently recognizing their identity, is experiencing dysphoria around sex with their husband and questioning their attraction to men, despite still feeling abstract attraction. They are considering a moratorium on sex in their marriage to explore their evolving gender and sexuality but feel uncertain about the future. Experts advise against trying to force attraction and emphasize self-exploration, communication, and patience during this transitional period. Non-monogamy, therapy, and introspection are suggested as potential paths forward.
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How to Do It I Need to Put a Moratorium on Sex With My Husband. But I’m Not Sure What Comes Next. I don’t have a game plan. Advice by Jessica Stoya April 28, 202612:30 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Wirestock/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, A few months ago, I realized that I was nonbinary instead of a cis woman. Since then, a lot of aspects of my sexuality have come into question and been discovered (realizing certain kinks, for example). Recently, I have started to struggle with my attraction to men. I have always identified as bisexual, but sex with my husband has been leaving me dysphoric.
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