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How to Turn Your Partner Down for Sex. There are plenty of perfectly normal reasons for not wanting to have sex when your partner initiates: you’re exhausted, you’re distracted, you have other things you need to do, you’re just not in the mood. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t very skillful at turning our partners down. We’re kicking off Sex Ed for Grown- Ups with a reality check on what’s normal, sex- wise. Take a…Read more Read.

Even in the best of circumstances, getting turned down for sex stings. In a long- term relationship, getting turned down repeatedly can eventually lead to resentment.

In some relationships, the resentment can grow to the point where it starts to destroy the relationship. The stakes are high. So it’s important for us to get it right.

A while back, I wrote an article about how to initiate sex in a way that will make your partner want to say yes. Today I’m sharing tips for turning your partner down for sex in a way that will actually bring you closer together, not tear you apart. Acknowledge Their Initiation. Initiating sex always makes one feel vulnerable. You’re putting yourself out there and asking for what you want.

You’re also putting yourself in the position of being turned down. As a sex therapist, I hear from innumerable couples who struggle with sexual compatibility. One…Read more Read. When your partner initiates, take a moment to acknowledge the invitation.

The initiation may feel bothersome to you in that moment if you’re not in the mood, but it’s important to appreciate their vulnerability. Don’t ignore their invitation or pretend you didn’t hear them. Just say something simple like, “I appreciate you asking” or “I’m flattered that you want me right now.” Then proceed to some of the other steps I’ve outlined below. Don’t Mock Their Desire. Your partner is occasionally going to initiate sex at times when you can’t possibly imagine anyone being interested in sex.

Maybe you just put the baby to bed and you have vomit in your hair and poo on your hands. Or maybe you just got back from a hard run and are sweating in places you didn’t even know you could sweat. No, you don’t need to feel like a weirdo or worry about your health because you aren’t getting…Read more Read.

Try your hardest not to blurt, “You want to have sex NOW? Are you kidding?” Not only will your partner feel rejected, they’ll also get a nice side serving of humiliation. Actually Consider Their Invitation.

Even the most sexually compatible couples rarely want sex at the exact same time. There is an extremely high likelihood that you’re not going to be interested in sex the moment that your partner initiates. For that reason, it’s important to give yourself some time to consider whether or not you’d like to be intimate. The phrase “scheduled sex” evokes dread for most couples.

We have the idea that sex is always…Read more Read. Here are a few ways to do that: Ask yourself, “Am I open to seeing if I get turned on?” Or, “Am I open to connecting with my partner right now?” These questions make it clear that you don’t need to be turned on right in that moment. You just have to be open to the possibility of it. Give yourself more time. Say, “Give me ten minutes to finish up this email. Watch The Wages Of Fear Online Free 2016.

Once I’ve got this off my mind, I’ll be able to see if I’m up for it.”If you’re not sure, that’s not a problem. You can always tell your partner, “I’m not sure how I’m feeling. I’m down to start making out and see where it goes.” If you don’t end up getting turned on, you don’t have to keep going. See If You Want to Do Something Else. Most couples get into routines (read: ruts) when it comes to sex.

They do the same things over and over again. If your partner initiates with you, you probably think of the same old boring routine you always fall into, and it probably doesn’t sound particularly enticing. This is a great reason to shake things up in the bedroom, but that’s another article.)Ever wondered what freaky (or non- freaky) stuff your partner is into, but are too afraid to ask? Or …Read more Read. When your partner initiates, it’s an opportunity to see if there’s something different you might be interested in at the moment.

Let’s say you and your partner typically default to intercourse. In that particular moment, maybe you don’t want to have intercourse, but you wouldn’t mind talking dirty while your partner masturbates. Suggest that instead! Even if you don’t want to do anything sexual, you can still spend some quality time being intimate together. Give a Reason. To be clear, you’re allowed to say “no” to sex for no reason in particular.

It’s your body—you get to decide what you want to do with it. But hearing a specific reason why you’re not up for it in that moment can soften the blow for your partner. If they understand that you’re stressed out about your upcoming presentation, or worried about your mom’s health, they’ll be more understanding and less likely to get their feelings hurt. Giving a specific reason also helps you start to develop a better understanding of when you are and aren’t open to sex. I’ll talk about this more in a moment. Turn Down Sex, Not Your Partner. Giving a reason also helps your partner recognize that you’re turning down sex, in that particular moment, for that particular reason.

You’re not turning down your partner. Like I said, getting turned down for sex is always going to sting, but it’s nice to feel that distinction.

If your partner seems bummed, you can even make the distinction clear. Say, “I”m turning down sex right now, but I’m not turning down you.” You can also frame it in terms of your ability to be present for your partner. Try something like, “I’d really love to connect with you right now, but my head is swimming after this bad review at work, and I know I wouldn’t be able to stay present. I don’t want you to feel like you’re trying to have sex with someone who isn’t there.”Communicating your sexual wants and needs is an important part of being in a relationship, but it’s …Read more Read. Set Your Partner up for Success. If you can get into the habit of giving specific reasons why you’re not interested in sex, you may start to notice patterns.

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Share that insight with your partner. Say something like, “I’ve noticed that I’m much more open to sex when we’re just getting up in the morning on the weekends.” Or, “I’ve realized that energy plays a big role for me. By the time we get to the end of the night, I’m just too tired for sex. But if you were to initiate with me when we first get home from work, I’m not as tired then and might be more game.” Address the Imbalance. In almost every relationship, one partner has a higher sex drive than the other. That partner usually winds up doing the majority of the initiating.

It can be really helpful for the two of you to acknowledge that imbalance. Say something like, “I realize that you’re the one who usually does the initiating. I imagine that can be pretty challenging for you.” That simple sentence can go a long way.

Even if you've been with your partner for a long time, it can be embarrassing and sensitive to …Read more Read. If you don’t tend to initiate very often, try to challenge yourself to initiate more frequently. Being in the position of being turned down gives you more empathy for what the experience is like. There’s no getting around it: this is hard work. Sexual initiation has a way of stirring up our oldest and deepest fears and vulnerabilities, and magnifying even minor discrepancies in sex drives.

You’re not always going to get it right, but the point is to keep trying. This is the kind of effort that truly defines a relationship.

How to Make a Jon Snow Cloak Out of an IKEA Rug. I bet you, like me, took a gander at the cloaks of the Night’s Watch on Game of Thrones and thought “Damn, if they weren’t so flea- infested and covered in the blood of the dead I’d wear that in a heartbeat. Where do I even get a cloak like that?” Well you can fashion a cloak of your own the same way the show’s costume designer does: with SKOLD and LUDDE sheepskin rugs from friggin’ IKEA. Game of Thrones costume designer Michele Clapton explained the origin of the rug cloaks in a talk about medieval garments at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In short, there’s nothing fancy about them. The ratty cloaks on the Night’s Watch members aren’t made of mammoth pelts but sheepskin rugs from IKEA that are dyed, roughed up, and shorn to look like they’ve been to the Fist of the First Men and back. These caps are actually IKEA rugs.

It’s a bit of a trick. We take anything we can. We cut and we shaved them, and we added strong leather straps and then break them down..

I want the audience to almost smell the costumes.”The rugs are further distressed, and receive a thorough waxing and frosting to give them that lived- in- for- way- too- long look. Since learning the news, people have apparently gone to IKEA to purchase the sheepskin rugs in droves, presumably to wrap themselves up in them and prepare for the coming of the Night King.

How to Make Your Own. Feeling creative? Clapton may be a professional costumer, but that doesn’t mean you have to fawn over the cloaks in the show while you shiver in the cold. You can make your own with a few materials and some sartorial know- how. As for measurements, be sure to look at this handy guide to figure out how much fabric you’ll need.

Got a favorite pair of jeans that have seen better days? You don't have to ditch them or turn…Read more Read. Gather Your Materials. Rug and fabric: Of course, if you want to dress like the Night’s Watch, you’ll need the same fabric they use. That means a trip to IKEA is in order. Snag your SKOLD and LUDDE rugs (just call the store beforehand to make sure they’re still in stock) and get out. Actually, you should probably grab some black DITTE fabric for the rest of the cloak before you leave the Walmart of Sweden.

They sell it by the yard, which is nice. Dye: I think you can tell that the blindingly white IKEA rugs aren’t exactly a good match for your Night’s Watch cloak just yet. Here’s where clothing dye comes into play. You’ve probably dyed your favorite jeans to bring them back into your outfit rotation, and you can use the same process to turn that white rug pitch black. Straps and buckles: A cursory search for leather straps and buckles yields hundreds of results online. Your best bet? Figuring out the strap length and picking a supplier you trust, perhaps one familiar with leather goods. As for the buckles, you could always just search e.

Bay, where suppliers tend to place miscellaneous goods like buckles for cheap compared to places like Amazon. Sewing materials: The Night’s Watch didn’t have a sewing machine, but you can bet your ass Clapton did while she made these cloaks. Granted, your consumer- grade sewing machine might not be able to get through the leather, so you might have to sew that part yourself with a needle, thread, scissors, and a hole punch. Measure Twice, Cut Once. Of course, before you go off looking for rugs, sewing kits, and fabric to stitch together a cloak of your own, be sure you know how much material you need. Longer cloaks require more fabric, of course, but if it’s too long (or too short) you’ll be left tripping over yourself or cursing your frigid calves. Some fabrics might not be wide enough to be cut in a semicircle on their own.

In that case you may have to stitch multiple pieces together, either in a wedge shape (think pizza slices), or by filling in the outer edge of the semicircle with smaller, curved pieces of the same fabric. Distress the Shit Out of It. I haven’t see a pristine cloak on any member of the Night’s Watch. What makes you so special?

It’s time to put that newfound cloak through the wringer. Grab some scissors, throw it in a bucket full of rocks, let your dog roll around in it for a few days minutes, and voila! Your very own cloak, ready to weather storms from Hardhome to Highgarden.