"Over the past five years, we really haven't had much sex since he is diabetic and is not able to perform. I have never really cared about sex. It was good when we had it, but I didn't need it."
"Lately, he has been wanting me to tie him up and be mean and controlling. I absolutely hate it. I just don't get it. He'll say to me, 'I really need you to tie me up.'"
"It makes me feel weird, like I'm a sex worker. A lot of what he's asked of me over the years, I've done to please him. I thought that at this age, this craziness would be over."
"I have a fear that if he had a heart attack, I would go to jail once they see he was tied up. Not only would it be extremely embarrassing, but what if something really did happen?"
A woman reflects on her 42-year marriage, noting a decline in sexual activity due to her husband's diabetes. Despite her modesty, her husband expresses a desire for bondage, which she finds uncomfortable. She feels pressured to fulfill his fantasies, leading to feelings of unease and a fear of potential consequences. Raised Catholic, she grapples with her feelings about sex and her husband's requests, questioning her own desires and the dynamics of their relationship as they age.
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