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I
am a 25 year old woman and my man continuously cheats on me. Is
there anything that I can do sexually that can maybe deter him
from cheating?

Unfortunately it
appears like your man doesn’t treat you with the amount of respect
you deserve. It seems he may not be the best partner for you. I
don’t think a newly learned sexual technique will keep him from
cheating on you. I would encourage you to explore the reasons you
are in this relationship and determine for yourself if it is
acceptable to stay in a committed relationship with a partner who
continues to cheat. - Answer provided by Jason S. Quintal, MSW, LCSW,
DrJ@RelationshipSpecialties.com,
www.RelationshipSpecialties.com.
My
immediate reaction when reading this was - why is she trying to
correct his problem? His cheating is about him, not you. I do
understand that you are in a relationship and can only assume that
you would like to stay in this relationship. Cheating is not a
part of a healthy relationship. If you are open to an "open
relationship" then that is a different issue. Given that you did
not mention this I can only assume that you do not want him to be
sexual with other people. Your question "Is there anything that I
can do sexually that can maybe deter him from cheating?" really
points out that you are trying to repair a problem that is not
yours. He is cheating and that is unacceptable. If this is in fact
unacceptable to you, then you will need to set clear boundaries
with him regarding this. - Answer provided by Michael Gonzales,
Ph.D.,
mfgonzal@speakeasy.net,
www.upasoc.com.
No.
There is nothing you can do sexually, because this is not about
you not being sexy enough. As a matter of fact, your belief that
you are not "enough" could be part of the problem, as is his
inability to bring integrity and commitment to the marriage. If
you are wanting to save the marriage, a systemic marital therapist
would be your best bet. - Answer
provided by Ron Feintech,
Phd, Sex Therapy Diplomate, AASECT,
rfeintech@conversent.net.
You
are under the mistaken impression that you actually have control
of your partner's behavior. I'm afraid there is nothing you can do
to deter his cheating but there is much you can do to avoid being
a part of a relationship cycle that tolerates cheating. If you
want a monogamous relationship with this man, why have you
tolerated his cheating thus far? Men cheat for various reasons.
Some just enjoy the constant chase of new partners, others like to
create jealousy and drama, others are simply afraid of intimacy so
they are starting new relationships continuously in an effort to
avoid getting serious. The fact that your partner cheats is his
problem. The fact that you put up with it is your problem. You
have a choice - stay with a partner who does not meet your
standards or find one that does. - Answer provided by Cay Crow,
M.A., LPC, askcay@yahoo.com.
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