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Posted by
maria jose
| 06/29/08 5:48 PM
Hi Tyra, love your show. I think you have some intersting topics so keep up the good work. I hope I'm a recipient of one of the books of the author you had on the show.
Posted by
Niecey
| 06/19/08 10:19 PM
Hi Tyra,
Thank you for once again discussing topics on your show that people can really relate to. I watched your show on sexless marriages and it really opened my eyes to the fact that I'm not alone. My role is reversed from the women on your show. I feel sexy and am happy with the way I look (even post baby) and want to have sex with my beautiful husband of three years, but he is just not interested. I want to have another baby now, but it's not possible since we dont make love. Ever. We are young and in love, but he keeps making excuses; when I was pregnant he didnt want to "poke" the baby, then was too fat from his sympathy baby weight, and now (our daughter is now two)he says his testosterone is too low and he has a hard time becoming aroused. He's not straying and I hope not gay. I love him and want him to want me like he used to (before baby). What do I do???
Posted by
Nicole
| 05/27/08 4:30 PM
Hey
My husband have been married for 2 years, after i had my son I totally lost intrest in sex I gained about twenty pounds and feel uncomfortable with my self
I think it is natural but does any one else have anything to say about it??
Posted by
RM
| 05/27/08 3:08 PM
this was the best show ever i cryed the whole way through.because i feel the same way they do.we have the sex appeal but no foreplay,no extrastuff.i need all the i can get i am the kind of woman.that need a lot of attentionbut i can deal with not getting it.we have been married 21 years.a lot of things has changed in our life.but i love him with all my heart.just wished he would take time to touch and feel more.I LOVE HAVING ROUGH AND WILD SEX.just need more of it this 1 or 2 times a week is not enough.i need more.
Posted by
lost my love in the heart of dixie
| 05/27/08 8:31 AM
Hi, Tyra. I truly understand what this ladies and guys are going through.I also missed the show and can't wait for ot to air again.I have been with my husband for 12 yrs.we have to children and right after i got sick when i gave birth to my second child my sexual desire has gone.I care 4 my husband alot.I have lost alot of love over the yrs because of this.He gets mad at me and won't speak to me for weeks.that hurt's and make me with draw from him and he doesn't understand that also i was sexual molesated when i wass younger and it still bothers me.I try to have sex but,I am turned off.because the way he treat me because I dont.It just a flash back of what happen when i was younger.I believe iam in this for the kids also.But i want our relastionship back the way it was.any advice tyra.
Posted by
not interested
| 05/23/08 2:34 PM
Dear Tyra,
I understood these women in a way. I has a c-section 11 months ago with my son. I was a size 7 and now I'm a size 11 and everyone (family and friends) reminds me of it all the time. I know I have gained weight and my stomach has gone way down but I feel like I'm not as pretty as I was. My man and I have sex less and I don't know what to do about it because I feel so uncomfortable with my body. I was so tight and firm before I got pregnant. And while I was pregnant I felt great. I loved my belly and breast, but now it's painful to see.
Posted by
MzShae
| 05/23/08 10:07 AM
Hi Tyra
I am 24 years old. I got married when I was 21. I got pregnant my senior year of college. I have been with my husband since I was 16 going on 17. I love him with all my heart, but every since I got pregnant, no every since we started living together, we don't have as much sex as we did beforehand. We have even less now, after children. I just usually have no desire. I do what I can to get in the mood like just taking it as a role, (I was a theatre major) and play the part. Or I'll just lie there. He hates it when I do that, but I don't like to deny him. He wants it all the time. He doesn't pressure me or anything, I just know he could be a lot happier. What can I do? Is there a pill I can take to increase my drive???
Posted by
Jade
| 05/21/08 8:19 AM
I AM 24YRS OLD BEEN MARRIED FOR 7YRS AND MY HUSBAND DON'T HAVE VERY OFTEN MABEY 4-6 A MONTH IF THAT IT HASN'T ALWAYS BEEN THIS IT CHANGED AFTER WE HAD OUR 2 KIDS AND I JUST AM NOT EVER WANTING SEX AND MY HUSBAND ISN'T VERY LOVING HIS IS LIKE THE ONE COUPLE THAT HASN'T KISSED IN OVER A YEAR HE THINKS HE DON'T HAVE TO KISS ME UNLESS I GIVE HIM SEX AND I SOMETIMES FEEL THAT HE IS NOT ATTRATIVED TO ME THOU HE SAYS HE IS I JUST DON'T FEEL THAT HE LOVES ME ANYMORE
BY HURTING
Posted by
Anonymous
| 05/21/08 6:37 AM
I missed this show and am sorry I did because I really wanted to see. My husband and I got together in 1995 and got pregent with our first child and had him in 1996. We have two others, but the thig is that we never had any couple time before having children. We have been married for 7 almost 8 years now and we hardly have sex because honestly I do not want to. I do not find him sexually attractive and or anything. I am only staying with him because of the sake of the children and to keep him happy. I am on medication for depression. I did leave my husband and I filed for divorce and got involved with someone else, but as soon as we got involved we quickly stopped the involvement because we both had prolems that we needed to deal with. I am failing my husband by staying with him because I feel that he can find someone else that would be so much better for him, but of course he does not believe that. I stopped the divorce for his sake and decided to stay with him, so that he is happy. And for me I am on medication to make me believe that I am happy. I know the truth I am not happy.
Posted by
Juanita
| 05/20/08 1:27 PM
Hello tyra
i'm a 23 years old young woman, i live in Antigua and Barbuda, i an not married but i'm experiencing some of these same issues that these couples are facing. i'm involved in a relationship with a 53 years old man..i anticipate that he may propose marrige soon, sex is ok..but we never kiss...we've been involved for more than 3 years and we never once kissed, he is a very nice person, very giving, and he loves me very much..but i'm concerned about this. i somtimes imaging myself kissing a stranger and am arroused by those taughts. what advise u have for me on this issue.
love lisa
Posted by
Anonymous
| 05/14/08 3:39 PM
Hey Tyra, I didn't get to watch this particular show, and I am so bummed I missed it. I am living in a sexless marriage. I am just about to turn 26, and my husband will be turning 30 this year. We have been married for 3 years, and have three children, two together and one from a previous relationship. My husband has little to no sex drive at all, it drives me crazy. Although i have some body issues, he is my husband and i am so into him. It kinda hurts my feelings that he's not interested in the intamacy part of our marriage. I know he's not unfaithful, and that it is just they way he is, but its so hard. I really would like us to get out of this rut and have a great & fullfilled sexlife, like when we were dating. If you have any advice for us that would be sooooo great! Thanks so much for listening. Jessica
Posted by
Jessica
| 05/14/08 10:45 AM
I've have been married for 10 months but we had been dating for 8yrs. befor we got married and your show scared the life out of me. I love our sex life and that show showed me that you never stop working at a healthy sex life with your mate. I feel sorry for the issues that the women were having, but my heart really went out to the men. Can you imagine laying next to your mate daily and you can't touch them.That's awfull! That show will keep me up on my job as a wife because the last thing I would want to do is send my husband out to the world unsatisfied in the bedroom department. That would be like letting a crackhead loose in a room full of crack and tell him not to touch any. My heart goes out to those couples.I wish them luck.
Posted by
Mz.Boles
| 05/14/08 10:09 AM
dear tyra my name is sabrina and iam 18 years old i have been wactin yonr show for a very long time but my problem is that iam young with 2 kids so after i had my girls i got on birth control to keep from havin more so i was on that 4 2 years so iam not on it anymore and iam really hurt by my promblem cause i cant get rid of the weight that it has put on me and its just makin me crazy and since this happen i think i have low self astem i just dont no what to do
Posted by
sabrina sellers
| 05/14/08 10:00 AM
dear tyra my name is sabrina and iam 18 years old i have been wactin yonr show for a very long time but my problem is that iam young with 2 kids so after i had my girls i got on birth control to keep from havin more so i was on that 4 2 years so iam not on it anymore and iam really hurt by my promblem cause i cant get rid off the weight that it has put on me and its just makin me crazy and since this happen i think i have low self astem i just dont no what to do
Posted by
sabrina sellers
| 05/14/08 9:59 AM
Hi Tyra,
I missed this episode, I saw it posted on your email the day after it aired. My husband has no intrest in sex, never really has. He ejaculates quickly and he does not have an open mind about trying new things. We dated for 13 years before we got married. But he and I got into a serious accident a week after our wedding, I was seriously hurt. I shattered my pelvis. Our sexlife has completely deminished since the accident. Even though I can have sex. It would take some communication on both our parts to be comfortable for me. But as I said he does not have an open mind. Its not that I can't talk to him about sex, I have a very open mind. Its that he will NOT talk about it. I don't know what to do. I can live without sex, I just wish I didn't have to.
Posted by
Nance
| 05/14/08 7:01 AM
Hi Tyra. What a show. I didn't think I could stand to watch it. For one I know that pain and various feelings behind the action or lack thereof and I knew that no one in the audience or those a part of the show would have gone as long as I have without the intimacy. I've gone through a gammet of emotions you wouldn't believe because for me it's been over 15 years without sex with my husband and less that 30 minutes a week that we even talk. However, he's a great provider, we laugh and talk sometimes but for the most part I'm in and out of depression and he doesn't seem to have a clue. When I saw problem arising many years ago, I mention counseling but he rejected it. For those womens husbands to be on nationwide t.v. they don't realize how fortunate they are. I can't even get mine to go to private sessions. I'm really done it's just a matter of time. He's 12 yrs old than I however, I think that only has probably come into play or to mean anything in these latter years. But I'm going through a healing process regarding this matter because it's filled with emotions and affects EVERY aspect of my life.To get through some of it I've be journaling my experience to help not only myself but other women. This type of experience changes you from the inside out. Again, What a show. Contact me if you desire. Keep up the excellent work!
Posted by
Mz. V
| 05/13/08 6:06 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by
jd
| 05/13/08 6:00 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by
jd
| 05/13/08 6:00 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by
jd
| 05/13/08 5:59 PM
Hi Tyra. I watched your show today on sexless marriages. I really appreciate the fact that you have shows like this one and that you are truly genuine about helping your guests resolve their issues. I too am suffering from this type of issue. I am 24 years old,engaged to be married in August of this year, have a sexy man who is so in to me that its ridiculous, and we have a beautiful 2 year old son together. I feel that my body issues have gotten in the way of me being intimate with him. He always tells me that I am beautiful and sexy, but I feel like he is obligated to say it because he is with me. I really should know better, but my personal issues do get the best of me alot of the time. I really do want to have a great sexual relationship with my soon to be husband and fulfill his every need as well as my own. Thank you again for having this show, you truly have inspired others to keep trying and never give up hope on being happy. We love you!! From one of your biggest fans, Amber
Posted by
Amber
| 05/13/08 5:47 PM
hi tyra i really enjoed your sho i dont havt this kind of problem cause i dont have a mate cause its mine choice, but if i did i probably will feel the same way. cause i have 6 children i dont feel like myself for nothing i have missing teeth. i wish i could smile again. but tyra its not about me in a way it is but i really could relat to these woman.
Posted by
cynthia ward
| 05/13/08 5:00 PM
Hi Tyra. I saw the commercial about the topic you had on todays show, and wished with all my heart I could have stayed home from work to watch. If you can let me know if it will be re-aired or if I can get knowledge of any tips that were provided or the name of the book, that would be great!
Posted by
Lynn
| 05/13/08 4:22 PM
Hey Tyra,watched your show today and i can so relate..I am a mother of 3,my last child was born 6 months ago and he was my second c-section..It saddens me to see that girl talk about her stomach because i feel the same way..I have just spiraled into this depression ever since my second child.She was a c-section so my stomach will never be the same.After that, I went to a dentist who pulled the wrong touth out which took my smile away..That was it for me.I often pull back from my mate because i feel like an ugly fat nobody.I do watch your shows and they do make me feel better at the time but then i take a good look at myself and realize im still that nobody..
Posted by
Diane
| 05/13/08 3:39 PM
hey,tyra
i just wanna say "you go girl" for using your show to help so many people! i too am in a sex less marriage. i had our first child 7months ago and of course i dont look the same,plus tons of other issuses.how ever i will be using some of the tips i learned watching today. as well as look for that book. hope its a good price. thanks again
Hi Tyra and to all who read these comments... I have been with my high school sweetheart for about 7 years now. I went through a "hate my image" phase and didn't want to be naked in front of him. I only wanted to make love in the dark and with my shirt on. However, he never gave up on me and constantly told me how beautiful I am...we now have a 1 yr old and our sex life is amazing! We find ways to bring the old fire back in...candles, roses, and just being spontaneous. What got me through was..my hubby and I looking at myself in the mirror and telling me why he loved me. He would stand behind me and whisper his feelings to me. That made me more confident and able to get past the insecurity. I hope this helps....good luck and remember, follow ur heart....
Posted by
Sha
| 05/13/08 3:26 PM
Hi tyra that was a great show. I have a friend (Lady) that is experiencing the same problem but it was the other way round cos it was her husband starving her sexually. They have sex probably once a month or two months, they only kiss when they are having sex, the husband sleeps in the kids room and sleeps in their bedroom once in a while. If she tells the hussy I love you, he does not say it back. She weighs about 250lb but it still does not stop her from trying to enjoy sex with the hussy and making the first move as usual.She loves her husband so much but feels that her husband does not love her. All her husband thinks is how she should go to school and make money to pay off their bills. She takes care of her own part of the bill without no help from her husband but the husband wants her to graduate from school and take over his own bills too. She is hoping that if she starts paying all the bills that her husband might start loving her. She missed the show today. I hope this show will air again so that she and her husband will watch it.
Posted by
Asa
| 05/13/08 3:10 PM
hiii tyra,
my name is sylvia lababneh and i watch your show everyday and i just wanted to say that i admire you and all the things you do for people i too have issues about myself and how my body looks i don't like for my boyfriend to look at me nor touch me in certain ways so i can relate to how the women on your panel feel... grrrreeeeaaat show
Posted by
sylvia
| 05/13/08 3:04 PM
HI TYRA,
I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS. THIS HAS BEEN A VERY STRESSFUL MARRIAGE FOR BOTH OF US. I WAS DIVORCED FOR 15 YEARS AND I SWORE THAT I WOULDN'T GET MARRIED AGAIN. THEN I MET MY NOW HUSBAND. HE SAW THE MOST CARING GENTAL MAN IN THE WORLD. HE USED TO TREAT ME LIKE A QUEEN. THAT ALL CHANGED WHEN HE STARTED BAR TENDING ONE MONTH AFTER WE GOT MARRIED. I HAVE BATTLED DEPRESSION. THE MEDS THAT I TAKE MADE THE SEX DRIVE LESS THAN I WANT IT. MY HUSBAND ALSO TAKES MEDS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AS DO I. I TRY TO INITIATE SEX AND HE DOESN'T EVEN RESPOND. I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART, BUT MY FEELINGS JUST KEEP GETTING HURT. I HAVE TRIED TO GET HIM TO TALK TO THE DOCTOR ABOUT MAYBE VIAGRA, BUT HE KEEPS BLOWING THAT OFF. WHAT DO I DO?
Is there any way to see this show? I missed it. Is it re broascasted?
Thank you!
Posted by
MimiFrench
| 05/13/08 2:55 PM
Hi Tyra:
I am watching your show as I write this. I have been married for 2 1/2 yrs and I haven't had sex for a year and a half. At first it was him and now neither one of us does anything about it. So I am glad to know that I am not the only one, although it seems like its the women that don't want to- what about the men that don't
Posted by
unsatisfied
| 05/13/08 2:50 PM
hi tyra
i have been married for 24 years and sex have been great. my husband and i are now going to marriage counseling. in my heart years ago i divorced my husband but for the sake of our children we're trying to hold on. i am glad to know i am not the only woman. i have a healthy sex drive with wild fantansies that i only want to experience and share with my husband. can you send me that book. i forgot the title and the author. i really appreciate your show topics. thanks so much.
Posted by
bettina carter
| 05/13/08 2:37 PM
Hi Tyra
I wanted to comment in this section because I think one thing that was overlooked on your wonderful show today on "Sexless marriage" was that sometimes these women can have hormonal or other medical problems that lead to lower sex drive. I'm a healthy 36 year old woman with a great sex life with my husband of 10 years, however just over a year ago I was overweight, tired and not having sex on a regular basis. It wasn't until I discussed all my issues with my doctor that she suggested I have my thyroid checked. It was then that I discovered that my levels were dangerously low! Since taking the medication I have been losing weight on a program I've designed and having GREAT sex with my husband! Sometimes the causes go deeper than just insecurity, or that insecurity can have a physical element. I would encourage anyone who's not feeling like having sex to get the physical body in shape first, and the rest will follow! Peace and love to the Tyra show for fun topics that make a difference at all ages!
Posted by
Poly
| 05/13/08 2:11 PM
Hey Tyra, I loved ur show today cause I have the same problem with my insecure body image. I don't know how to get over it, the bad thing is that Im getting married this year and Im going in this marriage with problems already. Hope I can get some advice. Thanks ur biggest fan!
Posted by
Jessi
| 05/13/08 2:11 PM
hi tyra
i have been for 24 years and sex have never been great. my husband and i are now going through marriage counselor. marriage counseling was his idea. in my heart i had divorce years ago. i' glad to know to i'm not the only woman. i have a healty sex drive with wild fantasies that i only want to share and experience with my husband. thank you for the show today. can you send me that book, please? I forgot the name of book and author. thanks so much for all your show topics.
Posted by
bettina carter
| 05/13/08 2:07 PM
I usually don't watch talk shows...but this morning I was playing a game and caught my interest when I heard you say "sexless marriage".
I'v been married almost 15 years,I had some physical problems for a few years, still feel the pain but not as much.
but be for that I was loosing interest in sex, the doctor told me it was peri-menopause!
well I haven't had sex in almost five years...my husbands says it's been 6!
I feel for all the couples on your show.
Please, I could sure use some help here.
Posted by
Charmle
| 05/13/08 2:07 PM
Tyra today's show on sexless marriages was just awesome. I felt so sorry for all of the men because you can tell that they all loved their wives except for Chris. He made his wife feel insecure because he cheated on her. Even though he didn't that night...come on Tyra, he's cheated before and she no longer trusts him. I wouldn't have sex with my husband if he was cheating either! I like how Spirit didn't let him off the hook but she also told them they could fix it if they both want to. She was really awesome. You should have all of them back or bring your experts back to help more people. SO many people need help with this issue. Great job Tyra. I love you!!!
Posted by
Tarisha McNealy
| 05/13/08 1:55 PM
Hi Tyra,
All your shows are GREAT! But this one about sexless marriages was Excellent, I'm in that situation as well, And I'm ging to start today with the s-execise. Can you send me that book, "Know how to Rock em". That may help as well. Thanks for all your great knowledge.
Posted by
Sandy
| 05/13/08 1:53 PM
my heart was full as i watched your show, because i thought that i was the only one felt trapped in a sex less marriage. I have been married for 31 years and have not had sex for the last seven years. my husband says he know he has a problem (not a medical one, he was checked out) but he just dont know what to do. I feel like i will never experience sex again. and i cry monthly about this problem. i am so unhappy and alone in this marriage.
Posted by
unhappy
| 05/13/08 1:22 PM
my heart was full, as i watched you show, because i thought that i was the only one felt trapped in a sex less marriage. I have been married for 31 years and have not had sex for the last seven years. my husband says he know he has a problem (not a medical one, he was checked out) but he just dont know what to do. I feel like i will never experience sex again. and i cry monthly about this problem. i am so unhappy and alone in this marriage.
Posted by
unhappy
| 05/13/08 1:21 PM
Even though I am not a married... I am a active duty single parent. I never have the extra time that everyone else seems to have to run and PT. The stretch marks aren't going away anyway! They are every where! The motiovation is completly gone. How am I supposed to find a man now?! I am only 21 years old and a hot mess! I have no social life... Who really wants to hang out with a mom and her baby? I miss the intimacy and the since of belonging to some one. The show told me that I had to get comfortable with myself first; yet, I don't know how to do that. I don't even like looking at my stomach or any part of my body. And shopping for clothes is a night mare. Nothing seems to look good on me! My daughter is 15 months old and I look 5 months pregnant. Please, can I have some advice.... Thanks
This was my first show!
Posted by
Monica
| 05/13/08 1:20 PM
I think you should have a try out for Americas Next Top Model on your show... I want to be there for sure. I'm from Dertoit and i didn't get to make the last tryout cause i had to work ( couldn't call off cause I have to pay for school , it's hard on in the streets lol!l) Lame I know but true! I know if I had the chance I would win ! You said you read all your e-mails so I hope to hear back!
Best,
Becky Alexander
Posted by
Becky Alexander
| 05/13/08 1:07 PM
I think you should have a try out for Americas Next Top Model on your show... I want to be there for sure. I'm from Dertoit and i didn't get to make the last tryout cause i had to work ( couldn't call off cause I have to pay for school , it's hard on in the streets lol!l) Lame I know but true! I know if I had the chance I would win ! You said you read all your e-mails so I hope to hear back!
Best,
Becky Alexander
Posted by
Becky Alexander
| 05/13/08 1:03 PM
I just wanted to say thank you for the show today because I thought I was alone in the way our sexless marriage is going. I have been married to my husband for 3 years coming up on this Sunday. I am 35 and he is 28. I thought there was something wrong with me actually. We sleep in the same bed but only have sex like 1 time a month. I thought it was something to do with the fact that I have adrenal fatique from working nights for so long. When we do have sex, I am ok in the begining but halfway through I just am ready for it to end!!!! I feel like he isn't with me emotionaly but thinking of someone else. I think it is something like the one couple with the trust issues! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Posted by
sarah
| 05/13/08 12:31 PM
I just wanted to say thank you for the show today because I thought I was alone in the way our sexless marriage is going. I have been married to my husband for 3 years coming up on this Sunday. I am 35 and he is 28. I thought there was something wrong with me actually. We sleep in the same bed but only have sex like 1 time a month. I thought it was something to do with the fact that I have adrenal fatique from working nights for so long. When we do have sex, I am ok in the begining but halfway through I just am ready for it to end!!!! I feel like he isn't with me emotionaly but thinking of someone else. I think it is something like the one couple with the trust issues! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Posted by
sarah
| 05/13/08 12:30 PM
Hey Tyra, I unfortunately missed your show on sexless marriages due to my son having 2 be @ the emergency room but I was wondering exactly what advice was given to the couples because I am a 21 yr. old woman with a 30 yr. old husband. I will be 22 on the 30th of this month (May) & he will be 31 on the 23rd of December. We have one son who is one year old (15 month of the 23rd of this month). I feel that he has been neglecting me of sex for a while now but I thought it was because we lived (at the time it began)in my grandmother's house but even since we moved out last year (1 day before my 21st birthday), he has ONLY given me sex either because he was in the mood for it or when I literally begged him for it!!!!!!!!!! He always talks bad to me (as well as my child) and A LOT of other things although he has NEVER, EVER put his hands on me! But when we do make love, my mind is ALways blown but how can I get him to give it to me more often?! I really need your assistance Tyra because I have attempted EVERYthing I knew possible!
Posted by
Mrs. Johnson_05/04/07
| 05/13/08 12:23 PM
Hey Tyra,
I wanted you to know how much I appreciated your show today. I could relate to almost all of the women on your show and had no idea that other married couples had the same problems my husband and I are having. My husband and I have been married for a little over 3 yrs. He is 25 and I am 23.
I didn't always feel so negatively about my body. When I was about 17 I left home and started prostetuting. For two years I prayed that God would open a door for me. That is when I joined the military and 6 months later met my husband. I am out of the military now and since leaving the army gained about 50 lbs.
Between the weight gain and the other "SEX" issues I have my husband and I have sex about once maybe twice a month.
Being intimate (not just having sex) is very difficult. I'll want to have sex and we'll start kissing and touching and then I immediatly stop him. I become very stiff and cold and completly shut down.
My husband tells me everyday that he loves me and thinks I am beautiful. So why don't I believe him?
What steps can I take to improve my own self image?
I have turned my life around. While I am ashamed and disgusted by my past I have forgiven myself for the things I have done.
Posted by
KateBate
| 05/13/08 12:21 PM
Hi Tyra,
I watched your show on "Sexless Marriages" and I have to say, it was just great. I am in the same boat and I found that your experts were really helpful - especially Dr. Sadie Allison. She was really sincere. You can tell. And she has a way with her straight forward advice that really hits home. It helped me a lot. You should have her on the show more. And her new book "Ride 'Em Cowgirl!" looks aweseom...bet that'll save marriages! Thanks for being you. Sincerely, Sarah
Posted by
Sarah
| 05/13/08 12:02 PM
Hi Tyra,
Just wanted to say that I enjoyed your show. I am a woman who is also having the same problem the only difference is my husband will not have sex with me. He is always tired, he is a truck driver he is not on any medication or anything and he is 35 years old. We just got married in Sept.07, we have only had sex maybe 3 times. We did not have sex after marriage for 4 months. Dont know what to do. He says he loves me but he is always tired.
When we do have sex it is quick, there is no intimacy, no kissing, touching or any kind of foreplay. Please help!!
Posted by
bigsexy
| 05/13/08 11:55 AM
THE SHOW YOU DID ON SEX I FEAL THE SAME WAY THAT THE OTHER WOMAN FEAL I HAVE BEEN WITH MY SPOUSE FOR 21 YEARS AND MARRIED FOR 19 YEARS AND THE PROUBLEM I HAVE IS THAT I HAVE PIT ON ABOUT 200 POUNDS. MY SPOUSE SEE AS THE SAME WOMAN I WAS I SEE MYSELF AS A FAT OVER WEIGHT PERSON I LOVE THE MAN MORE THEN LIFE IT SELF. I NEED TO LEARN TO CHANGE HOW I FEAL. YOUR SHOW HIT IT ON THE NOSE HOW DO WOMAN LEARN TO LOVE THERE SELF.
Posted by
BETTY
| 05/13/08 11:50 AM
Tyra,
I try to watch every episode, & I just so happened to catch the one about sexless marriages.
My marriage is sexless, but it's not due to my wife or myself, but to the medication I am on. I feel it has depleated my sex drive. I don't feel up to it. My wife on the other hand, all she wants is to get, have intercourse. Not to mention my back always hurts. We've tried her being on top, but it hurts her knees after a bit. I take pain pills for the pain, thinking that maybe my back won't hurt so we can get it on. Nope it knocks me out. If you have any advice plz send me some.
Posted by
Greg
| 05/13/08 11:30 AM
I love your show and how you help so many people. I have never been without sex so long. My loving husband abandoned me when I became disabled we struggled for about 2 yrs financially and when I got my retirement funds (the last money I would ever get besides disability) it all went to help him & supposedly us. He got his contract making good money and left me as soon as it came through for another woman he bragged about standing by her & paying her bills when she got cancer. We got back together even though by then we were divorced. Sex was never a problem between us and then he left me again. My story doesn't stop here and I would love to fill you in on the rest but I guess I just wanted to let you know the man I trusted with all my heart and had very few times we didn't have sex (to me it was making love)I thought our relationship was so strong but he can turn his love off like a light switch. He didn't honor his vows to me as I did him. I don't think I will ever get over the betrayal. He left me with all the marital bills and the struggle pulls me sown so bad. We had tornados recently and my roof needs replaced but I can not afford necessities how do I get over all of this? It's not helping my health problems all the stress. I hope the couples are doing better because true love and your man sticking by you is a rare & precious thing. God Bless you and all your viewers
Posted by
Annette Kane
| 05/13/08 11:23 AM
hi Tyra,
I'm really glad that I was able to watch your show today about sexless marriages. I am 20 years old and so is my husband. We married on July 21, 2007. It hasnt been a year yet and I am in a sexless marriage. I feel guilty plenty of night for not wanting to have sex with my husband. The decline in our sex life was not slow and steady one, but rather the same night we were married, is what my husband would say changed everything. That night we did not have sex, I was exhausted and all I wanted was to sleep. Now that I'm pregnant, I fear the thought of how things are going to be in the near future. Many factors contribute to my feelings and I have just been aware that I am in a sexless marriage. I feel sad for husband because I know that its not fair to him, I hope that after today my marriage will improve, because I know that I'm not alone anymore with my issue and I have to do something to change it before it is too late.
Posted by
young and sexless
| 05/13/08 11:11 AM
Tyra, What a WONDERFULLY informative show!! I began selling "Adult Toys" less than one year ago due to my own insecurities about sex; and I have found that the subject of sex is a very "taboo" area of conversation. I sincerely wish the best for the couples featured on your show. If you have never had issues with sex and intimacy, then you are fortunate. However, there are so many women (and men) that have so much to say but not a very attentive audience in which to express their real fears. Kudos to each of the couples for stepping forward to save there marriages.
Posted by
Vannie Jay
| 05/13/08 11:06 AM
Tyra, What a WONDERFULLY informative show!! I began selling "Adult Toys" less than one year ago due to my own insecurities about sex; and I have found that the subject of sex is a very "taboo" area of conversation. I sincerely wish the best for the couples featured on your show. If you have never had issues with sex and intimacy, then you are fortunate. However, there are so many women (and men) that have so much to say but not a very attentive audience in which to express their real fears. Kudos to each of the couples for stepping forward to save there marriages.
Posted by
Vannie Jay
| 05/13/08 11:06 AM
Dear Tyra,
As I watched your sho today all I could think about was my boyfriend and I. He is a U.S. Marine and I am only able to see him every four to five weeks. It makes it really hard on us and I believe that the couples from your show should look at situations such as mine and see that they are grateful to have their husbands there with them every single day. I also believe they should take advantage of that.
Posted by
A Marine Girlfriend
| 05/13/08 11:04 AM
What a great show today about a taboo subject that noone really wants to talk about with their neighbors, friends, or co-workers. Thank you for bringing this problem out in the open. In my own 20 yr. marriage my husband and I have allowed too many other people and 'things' to consume our time and attention while growing apart intimately. I was moved by the mens side of the stories and came away with having more compassion for my husband. Thank you, Tyra, for a show that will help me be a better wife...a wife of noble character!
Posted by
Ruby31
| 05/13/08 10:46 AM
TYRA WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MY SEX DRIVE. I FEEL LIKE I ACT TO MUCH LIKE A MAN. IF I SEE AN ATTRACTIVE MAN I WILL APPROACH HIM AND WANT SEX THE SAME DAY IF I CAN GET IT. I NEED HELP ON TRYING TO PLAY HARD TO GET.
Posted by
SHERKIKA BANKS
| 05/13/08 10:34 AM
I have not seen the show yet (does not air here for another hour) however I am very excited about it. Believe it or not I am only 24 and already having this problem. My husband and I have been together for 6 1/2 years and married for almost 1 year. We are both so busy with work. He still has the drive but by the time I get home I am Sooooo TIRED. And to top it off he doesnt like to help around the house much so I still have to either come home and look at a mess or clean up and sometimes cook all by myself and this puts me in no mood for love. I have tried to tell him this but I think it just goes in one ear and out of the other. I do still feel really guilty that I dont do it.
This also really scares me since we are so young and we dont even have children yet. I can only imagine what it will be like in the next 5 years. Tyra girl, we need help!
Posted by
Help needed in Texas
| 05/13/08 10:21 AM
My comment is is also regarding this topic, I have been married for 11 years and I truly love my husband . He has never cheated on me and I have never cheated on him. His verbal comments to me has been a huge turn off and I rufuse to have sex with someone who is constantly calling me out of my name. Now I have physical disabilities and we get along a lot better but having sex hurts to much to do it often. I would like for us to be more sexual with one another but i need help with suggestions because of where my disabilities are located. would it be possible to get a free copy of the book.
Posted by
2hot2handle
| 05/13/08 10:19 AM
Hey Tyra Girl,
I'm not married at but me and boyfriend of 6 years have never had sex. I can count on my hands the times we've kissed, so basically we have a hug relationship. He is a wonderful person and my future husband but there are times when I feel as if I am unattrative in his eyes. I don't know why it's so hard for us to be intimate. I love the fact that sex isn't a neccesity and he loves me for me but I need that every once in a while. We have of course had our down time and our break ups and we've both admitted to being intimate with other people. I don't know why it's hard then, to have sex when we love each other so much. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens. I'm ready though! Thanks for reading.
Posted by
Cicily
| 05/13/08 10:15 AM
hey tyra!
the show today was amazing! i been married for a year now and i recently had a baby 8 months ago! i also have the body issues BUT i love making love 2 my husband and he make sure that he tell me he loves me so none of my insecurities get in the way of my incredible sex life i have!
Posted by
Shawntrice Landry
| 05/13/08 10:13 AM
Hi Tyra
just want to tell you I love your show and keep up the the good work
Posted by
Mayumi Donald
| 05/13/08 10:09 AM
Dear Tyra,
I just watched your show and in alot of ways I can relate to them. I think my body is gross. But I'm always told by my man that he loves it. But I know where some of my problems are from . I was told in a different relationship that I was fat and all. And I guess I still hold on to that. Plus I have had a baby so that makes it that much harder. And I also noticed its just not me . My man won't pursue any action to. He is always playing on the computer. He is all like I'll be there in a second well I end up falling asleep. So therefore I think my body is gross to him cause he don't want to come to bed. Anyway I would work on loving myself but why should I if hes not willing to give it up?
Posted by
Tammy Hallex
| 05/13/08 10:07 AM
I love your show. Please can I have that book to help my husband and I relationship. I love watching your show. I am glad you are so open and helping others.
If you ever have a show on make-overs {with make-up and clothes}. Everyone says I live in the eighties. At least we did not have to worry about anything then. And sometimes I wonder if it affects me in my job or even in my relationship.
Thanks so much for your honesty.
Posted by
Heidi
| 05/13/08 10:05 AM
I love your show. Please can I have that book to help my husband and I relationship. I love watching your show. I am glad you are so open and helping others.
If you ever have a show on make-overs {with make-up and clothes}. Everyone says I live in the eighties. At least we did not have to worry about anything then. And sometimes I wonder if it affects me in my job or even in my relationship.
Thanks so much for your honesty.
Posted by
Heidi
| 05/13/08 10:05 AM
Dear Tyra,
It made me sad watching your show today because it reminded me of everything I am missing in my marriage. We have been married for 18 years and have not had any intimate relations with each other since 2000. I tried to find out if it is my appearance, attitude, etc., and he always tell me there's nothing wrong. I even went as far as having gastric bypass surgery because I thought if I lost weight he would find me attractive again. I wish we could have been guests on your show, maybe it would have brought out some truths that he is unable to speak about and put him on the spot. I am at my wits end, but thank you anyway for doing the show. I hope it helps these couples so they don't have to live like I do.
Posted by
LaGirl
| 05/13/08 9:33 AM
Tyra ,
Im probally the first male to write in ur blog but here it goes. My wife just txt me and told me ur show was on and it was about sexless marriages!!! She was very excited cause we have that problem... I just dont know what to do anymore.Between me having to sleep on the couch cause i snore too loud and the two kids taking up both of our engry,Me and my wife just dont have sex..... I think one of the main reason is because i know i dont satisify her. Im a big guy, and i try my hardest to please her in every way. I can please her Mental, Emotionally, physically, but just not sexually. I dont think she is not attracted to me, and shes never had an orgasam ...IT really Sucks... But you wanna know the best part.I feel Loved . I know with all my heart that she loves and will do anything for me except have sex with me !!!! please give us some advice
Posted by
Bert
| 05/13/08 9:30 AM
Tyra,
Great show! I am now 53 but at the age of 30, I lost both breast to cancer. Since then I also went from 225 lbs to 135 lbs so I am also dealing with loose skin from the weight lost. My husband of 30 years tells me daily that I am beautiful and that he loves me but I have a hard time trying to get past what I think that I look like. I have a hard time feeling sexy enough to make love to my husband and find that many months may go by before we do have sex. The desire is there but the image of myself keeps me from it. I have sought help but nothing seems to help. Your show helped me to see that I am not alone and that other couples are going through some of the same things that we are going through. Thank you!
Posted by
Mary
| 05/13/08 9:25 AM
hello me and my husband have sex maybe 1 time a month i hate that iam over weight and my 4 year old girl sleeps with us its hard to get her out of our bed how to do this i would like to find that book please let me know were i can bet it thanks rose
Posted by
rose
| 05/13/08 9:12 AM
Hi Tyra,
This was a good topic and the couples who shared their stories were very strong for doing so. I did want to share that women also go without sex because of various reasons. I am one of those women. Having been married for only two years my husband and I have faced this challenge. It's not easy to share this because my husband has two very difficult medical conditions in addition to some body image issues. While I love him regardless it has taken a lot for me to be considerate and understanding. It would be great if you could do a show that addresses the issue of couples who are unable to be intimate due to medical reasons. Men and women alike. Thanks again for addressing the hard topics because knowing that we are not alone helps us to get through.
Posted by
nellie
| 05/13/08 9:11 AM
tyra, i watched your show today about the couples with the sexless marriages and i can relate but the only difference between me and your guests is that I want to be with my husband but it hurts like it was my first time again. it started out that he was a truck driver who only came home once a month and then it got worse from there. now we are lucky to be together once or twice a year and even then it isn't enjoyable for either one of us cuz it hurts so much and i know it is going to hurt so it is hard for me to get into it knowing it is going to hurt... i am open to just about any suggestion you or anyone else might have to help me with my situation. thanks!
Posted by
gigglefit
| 05/13/08 9:10 AM
Hi Tyra,
I thought it would have been helpful to maybe look at the other side. What about us ladies who aren't being satisfied. This is not only a problem for women. My partner refuses and refuses, hes a big burly guy but he for some reason doesn't want to have sex. He literally says 'lets just cuddle'.
Posted by
mer
| 05/13/08 9:00 AM
TYRA, When someone loves you, they love you for who you are, not what you look like. stretch marks come as a reminder to us of the beautiful life (baby) we were given from god. I look at mine as a blessing to be able to have carried my baby, a strong body. I thank my husband for giving me that little angel. My husband looks at my heart, not my body. Those guests have to say that their man is not obsessed about how they look so why should I. IT helps. this is how I think. GIve your body a break, it carried a life for 9 months, its not easy so rolls, stretchmarks etc.. all come with the pkg deal.
God bless you tyra for your great subjects that have to do with everyday life!! I love YOu.
Posted by
jOANNIE
| 05/13/08 8:51 AM
tyra i really enjoyed your show today I had a marriage problem at one time until my husband passed away.I would like to tell your guest to enjoy each other because life is so short.When one of them happens to die becomes veery ill you will miss that love that they can give.Let them know tht GOD is still in cotrole and PRAY.
Posted by
altheal
| 05/13/08 8:33 AM
Hi Tyra
I am 35yrs old and I can really agree with the ladies. I have been married for 17yrs and I think that when you have children and your schedule is busy the man really doesn't understand that things change. I have been dealing with the issue of being ashamed and the busy schedule because I also have lost over a 100 pounds within the last 5 years and I constantly pray that God would fix the situation. I often cry about the situation when he isn't around but because for so long everyone has put me in the super women mode I am neglecting my wifely duties because when I get to him at he end of the day I am exhausted. He deals with a lot because out of all the time we have been married and together he has never been out of work but one day. He had a on the job injury and is now disabled and can't work. This is hurting him mentally and I want him to know so bad that he has always taken care of me and now I have to step up.
Thanks for listening Tyra
Posted by
Chris
| 05/13/08 8:24 AM
Hi Tyra
I just wanted to say I love your show and watch it reliousely when I can. I also wanted to say How I appreciated this show topic. I was once one of those womenNot happy with my body image until my husband cheated on me with another woman that look like a chicken off of the bugs bunny cartoon. I was ready to leave but we have 8 kids together which are very well mannered smart little people. We worked out the marriage But I had to wake up and relized I was pretty. I had to leave my church for a minute to get into his head to see personally what he liked and to my surprise he liked big women. ThenI lost the wieght by myself (with some help of dietry pills) and started eating right (I was 234lbs, now I am 164lbs, more to go) But I did not hear any of your guest expertd say take up dancing. I learned how to belly dance and this dance makes me feel very sexy even though I have 5 in hanging but my husband enjoys the show I put on for him. Next is learning how to exotic dance for him. I will also add that I am an afro american 34 year old female with no rythem and lookmlike I dance with 2 left shoes on, LOL but tell them to learn how to dance. I am haviving so much fun and If this helps any other woman. It's all about the mindset. You are sexy.
Posted by
Becky
| 05/13/08 8:03 AM
Tyra,
I think that your show is awesome and you are so cool. You bring people to your show that have real problems that everyday people have and that they can learn from your show.
Posted by
Michale Summers
| 05/13/08 8:01 AM
I love your show and wonder if you could ever have a show on people living in a box. I work 6 to 7 nights a week and dont have time to ever enjoy my life. Ive gained weight and feel like crawling under a rock. I have no steady boyfriend and been on 3 or 4 dating services. I really want to get married and get out of my wreckless life style, but I dont know how. I cant even afford to take a day off without feeling guilty. please help! I am 45 going on 90. Sincerely, Chrissy Brunt (-941-623-2201
HEY TYRA!! IAM YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER AND I HOPE TO MEET YOU SOMETIME. I LIKE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR, YOU NOY SHY AT ALL. I LIKE YOUR GHETTONESS IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! U ROCK MY WORLD GAL your biggest FAN LEBOGANG MPHAHLELE FROM SA GAUTENG TOEKOMSRUS
Posted by
Lebogang Mphahlele
| 05/13/08 3:52 AM
HEY TYRA!! IAM YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER AND I HOPE TO MEET YOU SOMETIME. I LIKE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR, YOU NOY SHY AT ALL. I LIKE YOUR GHETTONESS IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! U ROCK MY WORLD GAL..........................
Posted by
Lebogang Mphahlele
| 05/13/08 3:50 AM
Hi tyra i just want to tell u that i'm the biggest fan and i love ur show very much and keep up the good work.
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Posted by Anonymous | 07/24/08 3:15 AM
hola Tyra:
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Posted by maria jose | 06/29/08 5:48 PM
Hi Tyra, love your show. I think you have some intersting topics so keep up the good work. I hope I'm a recipient of one of the books of the author you had on the show.
Posted by Niecey | 06/19/08 10:19 PM
Hi Tyra,
Thank you for once again discussing topics on your show that people can really relate to. I watched your show on sexless marriages and it really opened my eyes to the fact that I'm not alone. My role is reversed from the women on your show. I feel sexy and am happy with the way I look (even post baby) and want to have sex with my beautiful husband of three years, but he is just not interested. I want to have another baby now, but it's not possible since we dont make love. Ever. We are young and in love, but he keeps making excuses; when I was pregnant he didnt want to "poke" the baby, then was too fat from his sympathy baby weight, and now (our daughter is now two)he says his testosterone is too low and he has a hard time becoming aroused. He's not straying and I hope not gay. I love him and want him to want me like he used to (before baby). What do I do???
Posted by Nicole | 05/27/08 4:30 PM
Hey
My husband have been married for 2 years, after i had my son I totally lost intrest in sex I gained about twenty pounds and feel uncomfortable with my self
I think it is natural but does any one else have anything to say about it??
Posted by RM | 05/27/08 3:08 PM
this was the best show ever i cryed the whole way through.because i feel the same way they do.we have the sex appeal but no foreplay,no extrastuff.i need all the i can get i am the kind of woman.that need a lot of attentionbut i can deal with not getting it.we have been married 21 years.a lot of things has changed in our life.but i love him with all my heart.just wished he would take time to touch and feel more.I LOVE HAVING ROUGH AND WILD SEX.just need more of it this 1 or 2 times a week is not enough.i need more.
Posted by lost my love in the heart of dixie | 05/27/08 8:31 AM
Hi, Tyra. I truly understand what this ladies and guys are going through.I also missed the show and can't wait for ot to air again.I have been with my husband for 12 yrs.we have to children and right after i got sick when i gave birth to my second child my sexual desire has gone.I care 4 my husband alot.I have lost alot of love over the yrs because of this.He gets mad at me and won't speak to me for weeks.that hurt's and make me with draw from him and he doesn't understand that also i was sexual molesated when i wass younger and it still bothers me.I try to have sex but,I am turned off.because the way he treat me because I dont.It just a flash back of what happen when i was younger.I believe iam in this for the kids also.But i want our relastionship back the way it was.any advice tyra.
Posted by not interested | 05/23/08 2:34 PM
Dear Tyra,
I understood these women in a way. I has a c-section 11 months ago with my son. I was a size 7 and now I'm a size 11 and everyone (family and friends) reminds me of it all the time. I know I have gained weight and my stomach has gone way down but I feel like I'm not as pretty as I was. My man and I have sex less and I don't know what to do about it because I feel so uncomfortable with my body. I was so tight and firm before I got pregnant. And while I was pregnant I felt great. I loved my belly and breast, but now it's painful to see.
Posted by MzShae | 05/23/08 10:07 AM
Hi Tyra
I am 24 years old. I got married when I was 21. I got pregnant my senior year of college. I have been with my husband since I was 16 going on 17. I love him with all my heart, but every since I got pregnant, no every since we started living together, we don't have as much sex as we did beforehand. We have even less now, after children. I just usually have no desire. I do what I can to get in the mood like just taking it as a role, (I was a theatre major) and play the part. Or I'll just lie there. He hates it when I do that, but I don't like to deny him. He wants it all the time. He doesn't pressure me or anything, I just know he could be a lot happier. What can I do? Is there a pill I can take to increase my drive???
Posted by Jade | 05/21/08 8:19 AM
I AM 24YRS OLD BEEN MARRIED FOR 7YRS AND MY HUSBAND DON'T HAVE VERY OFTEN MABEY 4-6 A MONTH IF THAT IT HASN'T ALWAYS BEEN THIS IT CHANGED AFTER WE HAD OUR 2 KIDS AND I JUST AM NOT EVER WANTING SEX AND MY HUSBAND ISN'T VERY LOVING HIS IS LIKE THE ONE COUPLE THAT HASN'T KISSED IN OVER A YEAR HE THINKS HE DON'T HAVE TO KISS ME UNLESS I GIVE HIM SEX AND I SOMETIMES FEEL THAT HE IS NOT ATTRATIVED TO ME THOU HE SAYS HE IS I JUST DON'T FEEL THAT HE LOVES ME ANYMORE
BY HURTING
Posted by Anonymous | 05/21/08 6:37 AM
I missed this show and am sorry I did because I really wanted to see. My husband and I got together in 1995 and got pregent with our first child and had him in 1996. We have two others, but the thig is that we never had any couple time before having children. We have been married for 7 almost 8 years now and we hardly have sex because honestly I do not want to. I do not find him sexually attractive and or anything. I am only staying with him because of the sake of the children and to keep him happy. I am on medication for depression. I did leave my husband and I filed for divorce and got involved with someone else, but as soon as we got involved we quickly stopped the involvement because we both had prolems that we needed to deal with. I am failing my husband by staying with him because I feel that he can find someone else that would be so much better for him, but of course he does not believe that. I stopped the divorce for his sake and decided to stay with him, so that he is happy. And for me I am on medication to make me believe that I am happy. I know the truth I am not happy.
Posted by Juanita | 05/20/08 1:27 PM
Hello tyra
i'm a 23 years old young woman, i live in Antigua and Barbuda, i an not married but i'm experiencing some of these same issues that these couples are facing. i'm involved in a relationship with a 53 years old man..i anticipate that he may propose marrige soon, sex is ok..but we never kiss...we've been involved for more than 3 years and we never once kissed, he is a very nice person, very giving, and he loves me very much..but i'm concerned about this. i somtimes imaging myself kissing a stranger and am arroused by those taughts. what advise u have for me on this issue.
love lisa
Posted by Anonymous | 05/14/08 3:39 PM
Hey Tyra, I didn't get to watch this particular show, and I am so bummed I missed it. I am living in a sexless marriage. I am just about to turn 26, and my husband will be turning 30 this year. We have been married for 3 years, and have three children, two together and one from a previous relationship. My husband has little to no sex drive at all, it drives me crazy. Although i have some body issues, he is my husband and i am so into him. It kinda hurts my feelings that he's not interested in the intamacy part of our marriage. I know he's not unfaithful, and that it is just they way he is, but its so hard. I really would like us to get out of this rut and have a great & fullfilled sexlife, like when we were dating. If you have any advice for us that would be sooooo great! Thanks so much for listening. Jessica
Posted by Jessica | 05/14/08 10:45 AM
I've have been married for 10 months but we had been dating for 8yrs. befor we got married and your show scared the life out of me. I love our sex life and that show showed me that you never stop working at a healthy sex life with your mate. I feel sorry for the issues that the women were having, but my heart really went out to the men. Can you imagine laying next to your mate daily and you can't touch them.That's awfull! That show will keep me up on my job as a wife because the last thing I would want to do is send my husband out to the world unsatisfied in the bedroom department. That would be like letting a crackhead loose in a room full of crack and tell him not to touch any. My heart goes out to those couples.I wish them luck.
Posted by Mz.Boles | 05/14/08 10:09 AM
dear tyra my name is sabrina and iam 18 years old i have been wactin yonr show for a very long time but my problem is that iam young with 2 kids so after i had my girls i got on birth control to keep from havin more so i was on that 4 2 years so iam not on it anymore and iam really hurt by my promblem cause i cant get rid of the weight that it has put on me and its just makin me crazy and since this happen i think i have low self astem i just dont no what to do
Posted by sabrina sellers | 05/14/08 10:00 AM
dear tyra my name is sabrina and iam 18 years old i have been wactin yonr show for a very long time but my problem is that iam young with 2 kids so after i had my girls i got on birth control to keep from havin more so i was on that 4 2 years so iam not on it anymore and iam really hurt by my promblem cause i cant get rid off the weight that it has put on me and its just makin me crazy and since this happen i think i have low self astem i just dont no what to do
Posted by sabrina sellers | 05/14/08 9:59 AM
Hi Tyra,
I missed this episode, I saw it posted on your email the day after it aired. My husband has no intrest in sex, never really has. He ejaculates quickly and he does not have an open mind about trying new things. We dated for 13 years before we got married. But he and I got into a serious accident a week after our wedding, I was seriously hurt. I shattered my pelvis. Our sexlife has completely deminished since the accident. Even though I can have sex. It would take some communication on both our parts to be comfortable for me. But as I said he does not have an open mind. Its not that I can't talk to him about sex, I have a very open mind. Its that he will NOT talk about it. I don't know what to do. I can live without sex, I just wish I didn't have to.
Posted by Nance | 05/14/08 7:01 AM
Hi Tyra. What a show. I didn't think I could stand to watch it. For one I know that pain and various feelings behind the action or lack thereof and I knew that no one in the audience or those a part of the show would have gone as long as I have without the intimacy. I've gone through a gammet of emotions you wouldn't believe because for me it's been over 15 years without sex with my husband and less that 30 minutes a week that we even talk. However, he's a great provider, we laugh and talk sometimes but for the most part I'm in and out of depression and he doesn't seem to have a clue. When I saw problem arising many years ago, I mention counseling but he rejected it. For those womens husbands to be on nationwide t.v. they don't realize how fortunate they are. I can't even get mine to go to private sessions. I'm really done it's just a matter of time. He's 12 yrs old than I however, I think that only has probably come into play or to mean anything in these latter years. But I'm going through a healing process regarding this matter because it's filled with emotions and affects EVERY aspect of my life.To get through some of it I've be journaling my experience to help not only myself but other women. This type of experience changes you from the inside out. Again, What a show. Contact me if you desire. Keep up the excellent work!
Posted by Mz. V | 05/13/08 6:06 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by jd | 05/13/08 6:00 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by jd | 05/13/08 6:00 PM
i normally don't watch your show. but this one caught my attention. i've been married for five years now. my wife and i use to have sex like jack rabbits. now it is once a month, if i am lucky.
my wife is young and beautiful. yet her sex drive is non-existent. i cant initiate sex EVER. i have to wait for the one moment in a blue moon when she is in the mood. it can be very frustrating.
Posted by jd | 05/13/08 5:59 PM
Hi Tyra. I watched your show today on sexless marriages. I really appreciate the fact that you have shows like this one and that you are truly genuine about helping your guests resolve their issues. I too am suffering from this type of issue. I am 24 years old,engaged to be married in August of this year, have a sexy man who is so in to me that its ridiculous, and we have a beautiful 2 year old son together. I feel that my body issues have gotten in the way of me being intimate with him. He always tells me that I am beautiful and sexy, but I feel like he is obligated to say it because he is with me. I really should know better, but my personal issues do get the best of me alot of the time. I really do want to have a great sexual relationship with my soon to be husband and fulfill his every need as well as my own. Thank you again for having this show, you truly have inspired others to keep trying and never give up hope on being happy. We love you!! From one of your biggest fans, Amber
Posted by Amber | 05/13/08 5:47 PM
hi tyra i really enjoed your sho i dont havt this kind of problem cause i dont have a mate cause its mine choice, but if i did i probably will feel the same way. cause i have 6 children i dont feel like myself for nothing i have missing teeth. i wish i could smile again. but tyra its not about me in a way it is but i really could relat to these woman.
Posted by cynthia ward | 05/13/08 5:00 PM
Hi Tyra. I saw the commercial about the topic you had on todays show, and wished with all my heart I could have stayed home from work to watch. If you can let me know if it will be re-aired or if I can get knowledge of any tips that were provided or the name of the book, that would be great!
Posted by Lynn | 05/13/08 4:22 PM
Hey Tyra,watched your show today and i can so relate..I am a mother of 3,my last child was born 6 months ago and he was my second c-section..It saddens me to see that girl talk about her stomach because i feel the same way..I have just spiraled into this depression ever since my second child.She was a c-section so my stomach will never be the same.After that, I went to a dentist who pulled the wrong touth out which took my smile away..That was it for me.I often pull back from my mate because i feel like an ugly fat nobody.I do watch your shows and they do make me feel better at the time but then i take a good look at myself and realize im still that nobody..
Posted by Diane | 05/13/08 3:39 PM
hey,tyra
i just wanna say "you go girl" for using your show to help so many people! i too am in a sex less marriage. i had our first child 7months ago and of course i dont look the same,plus tons of other issuses.how ever i will be using some of the tips i learned watching today. as well as look for that book. hope its a good price. thanks again
Posted by irishclover | 05/13/08 3:36 PM
Hi Tyra and to all who read these comments... I have been with my high school sweetheart for about 7 years now. I went through a "hate my image" phase and didn't want to be naked in front of him. I only wanted to make love in the dark and with my shirt on. However, he never gave up on me and constantly told me how beautiful I am...we now have a 1 yr old and our sex life is amazing! We find ways to bring the old fire back in...candles, roses, and just being spontaneous. What got me through was..my hubby and I looking at myself in the mirror and telling me why he loved me. He would stand behind me and whisper his feelings to me. That made me more confident and able to get past the insecurity. I hope this helps....good luck and remember, follow ur heart....
Posted by Sha | 05/13/08 3:26 PM
Hi tyra that was a great show. I have a friend (Lady) that is experiencing the same problem but it was the other way round cos it was her husband starving her sexually. They have sex probably once a month or two months, they only kiss when they are having sex, the husband sleeps in the kids room and sleeps in their bedroom once in a while. If she tells the hussy I love you, he does not say it back. She weighs about 250lb but it still does not stop her from trying to enjoy sex with the hussy and making the first move as usual.She loves her husband so much but feels that her husband does not love her. All her husband thinks is how she should go to school and make money to pay off their bills. She takes care of her own part of the bill without no help from her husband but the husband wants her to graduate from school and take over his own bills too. She is hoping that if she starts paying all the bills that her husband might start loving her. She missed the show today. I hope this show will air again so that she and her husband will watch it.
Posted by Asa | 05/13/08 3:10 PM
hiii tyra,
my name is sylvia lababneh and i watch your show everyday and i just wanted to say that i admire you and all the things you do for people i too have issues about myself and how my body looks i don't like for my boyfriend to look at me nor touch me in certain ways so i can relate to how the women on your panel feel... grrrreeeeaaat show
Posted by sylvia | 05/13/08 3:04 PM
HI TYRA,
I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS. THIS HAS BEEN A VERY STRESSFUL MARRIAGE FOR BOTH OF US. I WAS DIVORCED FOR 15 YEARS AND I SWORE THAT I WOULDN'T GET MARRIED AGAIN. THEN I MET MY NOW HUSBAND. HE SAW THE MOST CARING GENTAL MAN IN THE WORLD. HE USED TO TREAT ME LIKE A QUEEN. THAT ALL CHANGED WHEN HE STARTED BAR TENDING ONE MONTH AFTER WE GOT MARRIED. I HAVE BATTLED DEPRESSION. THE MEDS THAT I TAKE MADE THE SEX DRIVE LESS THAN I WANT IT. MY HUSBAND ALSO TAKES MEDS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AS DO I. I TRY TO INITIATE SEX AND HE DOESN'T EVEN RESPOND. I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART, BUT MY FEELINGS JUST KEEP GETTING HURT. I HAVE TRIED TO GET HIM TO TALK TO THE DOCTOR ABOUT MAYBE VIAGRA, BUT HE KEEPS BLOWING THAT OFF. WHAT DO I DO?
PLEASE HELP!
Posted by 1QDOANSNAZ | 05/13/08 3:04 PM
Hi,
Is there any way to see this show? I missed it. Is it re broascasted?
Thank you!
Posted by MimiFrench | 05/13/08 2:55 PM
Hi Tyra:
I am watching your show as I write this. I have been married for 2 1/2 yrs and I haven't had sex for a year and a half. At first it was him and now neither one of us does anything about it. So I am glad to know that I am not the only one, although it seems like its the women that don't want to- what about the men that don't
Posted by unsatisfied | 05/13/08 2:50 PM
hi tyra
i have been married for 24 years and sex have been great. my husband and i are now going to marriage counseling. in my heart years ago i divorced my husband but for the sake of our children we're trying to hold on. i am glad to know i am not the only woman. i have a healthy sex drive with wild fantansies that i only want to experience and share with my husband. can you send me that book. i forgot the title and the author. i really appreciate your show topics. thanks so much.
Posted by bettina carter | 05/13/08 2:37 PM
Hi Tyra
I wanted to comment in this section because I think one thing that was overlooked on your wonderful show today on "Sexless marriage" was that sometimes these women can have hormonal or other medical problems that lead to lower sex drive. I'm a healthy 36 year old woman with a great sex life with my husband of 10 years, however just over a year ago I was overweight, tired and not having sex on a regular basis. It wasn't until I discussed all my issues with my doctor that she suggested I have my thyroid checked. It was then that I discovered that my levels were dangerously low! Since taking the medication I have been losing weight on a program I've designed and having GREAT sex with my husband! Sometimes the causes go deeper than just insecurity, or that insecurity can have a physical element. I would encourage anyone who's not feeling like having sex to get the physical body in shape first, and the rest will follow! Peace and love to the Tyra show for fun topics that make a difference at all ages!
Posted by Poly | 05/13/08 2:11 PM
Hey Tyra, I loved ur show today cause I have the same problem with my insecure body image. I don't know how to get over it, the bad thing is that Im getting married this year and Im going in this marriage with problems already. Hope I can get some advice. Thanks ur biggest fan!
Posted by Jessi | 05/13/08 2:11 PM
hi tyra
i have been for 24 years and sex have never been great. my husband and i are now going through marriage counselor. marriage counseling was his idea. in my heart i had divorce years ago. i' glad to know to i'm not the only woman. i have a healty sex drive with wild fantasies that i only want to share and experience with my husband. thank you for the show today. can you send me that book, please? I forgot the name of book and author. thanks so much for all your show topics.
Posted by bettina carter | 05/13/08 2:07 PM
I usually don't watch talk shows...but this morning I was playing a game and caught my interest when I heard you say "sexless marriage".
I'v been married almost 15 years,I had some physical problems for a few years, still feel the pain but not as much.
but be for that I was loosing interest in sex, the doctor told me it was peri-menopause!
well I haven't had sex in almost five years...my husbands says it's been 6!
I feel for all the couples on your show.
Please, I could sure use some help here.
Posted by Charmle | 05/13/08 2:07 PM
Tyra today's show on sexless marriages was just awesome. I felt so sorry for all of the men because you can tell that they all loved their wives except for Chris. He made his wife feel insecure because he cheated on her. Even though he didn't that night...come on Tyra, he's cheated before and she no longer trusts him. I wouldn't have sex with my husband if he was cheating either! I like how Spirit didn't let him off the hook but she also told them they could fix it if they both want to. She was really awesome. You should have all of them back or bring your experts back to help more people. SO many people need help with this issue. Great job Tyra. I love you!!!
Posted by Tarisha McNealy | 05/13/08 1:55 PM
Hi Tyra,
All your shows are GREAT! But this one about sexless marriages was Excellent, I'm in that situation as well, And I'm ging to start today with the s-execise. Can you send me that book, "Know how to Rock em". That may help as well. Thanks for all your great knowledge.
Posted by Sandy | 05/13/08 1:53 PM
my heart was full as i watched your show, because i thought that i was the only one felt trapped in a sex less marriage. I have been married for 31 years and have not had sex for the last seven years. my husband says he know he has a problem (not a medical one, he was checked out) but he just dont know what to do. I feel like i will never experience sex again. and i cry monthly about this problem. i am so unhappy and alone in this marriage.
Posted by unhappy | 05/13/08 1:22 PM
my heart was full, as i watched you show, because i thought that i was the only one felt trapped in a sex less marriage. I have been married for 31 years and have not had sex for the last seven years. my husband says he know he has a problem (not a medical one, he was checked out) but he just dont know what to do. I feel like i will never experience sex again. and i cry monthly about this problem. i am so unhappy and alone in this marriage.
Posted by unhappy | 05/13/08 1:21 PM
Even though I am not a married... I am a active duty single parent. I never have the extra time that everyone else seems to have to run and PT. The stretch marks aren't going away anyway! They are every where! The motiovation is completly gone. How am I supposed to find a man now?! I am only 21 years old and a hot mess! I have no social life... Who really wants to hang out with a mom and her baby? I miss the intimacy and the since of belonging to some one. The show told me that I had to get comfortable with myself first; yet, I don't know how to do that. I don't even like looking at my stomach or any part of my body. And shopping for clothes is a night mare. Nothing seems to look good on me! My daughter is 15 months old and I look 5 months pregnant. Please, can I have some advice.... Thanks
This was my first show!
Posted by Monica | 05/13/08 1:20 PM
I think you should have a try out for Americas Next Top Model on your show... I want to be there for sure. I'm from Dertoit and i didn't get to make the last tryout cause i had to work ( couldn't call off cause I have to pay for school , it's hard on in the streets lol!l) Lame I know but true! I know if I had the chance I would win ! You said you read all your e-mails so I hope to hear back!
Best,
Becky Alexander
Posted by Becky Alexander | 05/13/08 1:07 PM
I think you should have a try out for Americas Next Top Model on your show... I want to be there for sure. I'm from Dertoit and i didn't get to make the last tryout cause i had to work ( couldn't call off cause I have to pay for school , it's hard on in the streets lol!l) Lame I know but true! I know if I had the chance I would win ! You said you read all your e-mails so I hope to hear back!
Best,
Becky Alexander
Posted by Becky Alexander | 05/13/08 1:03 PM
I just wanted to say thank you for the show today because I thought I was alone in the way our sexless marriage is going. I have been married to my husband for 3 years coming up on this Sunday. I am 35 and he is 28. I thought there was something wrong with me actually. We sleep in the same bed but only have sex like 1 time a month. I thought it was something to do with the fact that I have adrenal fatique from working nights for so long. When we do have sex, I am ok in the begining but halfway through I just am ready for it to end!!!! I feel like he isn't with me emotionaly but thinking of someone else. I think it is something like the one couple with the trust issues! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Posted by sarah | 05/13/08 12:31 PM
I just wanted to say thank you for the show today because I thought I was alone in the way our sexless marriage is going. I have been married to my husband for 3 years coming up on this Sunday. I am 35 and he is 28. I thought there was something wrong with me actually. We sleep in the same bed but only have sex like 1 time a month. I thought it was something to do with the fact that I have adrenal fatique from working nights for so long. When we do have sex, I am ok in the begining but halfway through I just am ready for it to end!!!! I feel like he isn't with me emotionaly but thinking of someone else. I think it is something like the one couple with the trust issues! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Posted by sarah | 05/13/08 12:30 PM
Hey Tyra, I unfortunately missed your show on sexless marriages due to my son having 2 be @ the emergency room but I was wondering exactly what advice was given to the couples because I am a 21 yr. old woman with a 30 yr. old husband. I will be 22 on the 30th of this month (May) & he will be 31 on the 23rd of December. We have one son who is one year old (15 month of the 23rd of this month). I feel that he has been neglecting me of sex for a while now but I thought it was because we lived (at the time it began)in my grandmother's house but even since we moved out last year (1 day before my 21st birthday), he has ONLY given me sex either because he was in the mood for it or when I literally begged him for it!!!!!!!!!! He always talks bad to me (as well as my child) and A LOT of other things although he has NEVER, EVER put his hands on me! But when we do make love, my mind is ALways blown but how can I get him to give it to me more often?! I really need your assistance Tyra because I have attempted EVERYthing I knew possible!
Posted by Mrs. Johnson_05/04/07 | 05/13/08 12:23 PM
Hey Tyra,
I wanted you to know how much I appreciated your show today. I could relate to almost all of the women on your show and had no idea that other married couples had the same problems my husband and I are having. My husband and I have been married for a little over 3 yrs. He is 25 and I am 23.
I didn't always feel so negatively about my body. When I was about 17 I left home and started prostetuting. For two years I prayed that God would open a door for me. That is when I joined the military and 6 months later met my husband. I am out of the military now and since leaving the army gained about 50 lbs.
Between the weight gain and the other "SEX" issues I have my husband and I have sex about once maybe twice a month.
Being intimate (not just having sex) is very difficult. I'll want to have sex and we'll start kissing and touching and then I immediatly stop him. I become very stiff and cold and completly shut down.
My husband tells me everyday that he loves me and thinks I am beautiful. So why don't I believe him?
What steps can I take to improve my own self image?
I have turned my life around. While I am ashamed and disgusted by my past I have forgiven myself for the things I have done.
Posted by KateBate | 05/13/08 12:21 PM
Hi Tyra,
I watched your show on "Sexless Marriages" and I have to say, it was just great. I am in the same boat and I found that your experts were really helpful - especially Dr. Sadie Allison. She was really sincere. You can tell. And she has a way with her straight forward advice that really hits home. It helped me a lot. You should have her on the show more. And her new book "Ride 'Em Cowgirl!" looks aweseom...bet that'll save marriages! Thanks for being you. Sincerely, Sarah
Posted by Sarah | 05/13/08 12:02 PM
Hi Tyra,
Just wanted to say that I enjoyed your show. I am a woman who is also having the same problem the only difference is my husband will not have sex with me. He is always tired, he is a truck driver he is not on any medication or anything and he is 35 years old. We just got married in Sept.07, we have only had sex maybe 3 times. We did not have sex after marriage for 4 months. Dont know what to do. He says he loves me but he is always tired.
When we do have sex it is quick, there is no intimacy, no kissing, touching or any kind of foreplay. Please help!!
Posted by bigsexy | 05/13/08 11:55 AM
THE SHOW YOU DID ON SEX I FEAL THE SAME WAY THAT THE OTHER WOMAN FEAL I HAVE BEEN WITH MY SPOUSE FOR 21 YEARS AND MARRIED FOR 19 YEARS AND THE PROUBLEM I HAVE IS THAT I HAVE PIT ON ABOUT 200 POUNDS. MY SPOUSE SEE AS THE SAME WOMAN I WAS I SEE MYSELF AS A FAT OVER WEIGHT PERSON I LOVE THE MAN MORE THEN LIFE IT SELF. I NEED TO LEARN TO CHANGE HOW I FEAL. YOUR SHOW HIT IT ON THE NOSE HOW DO WOMAN LEARN TO LOVE THERE SELF.
Posted by BETTY | 05/13/08 11:50 AM
Tyra,
I try to watch every episode, & I just so happened to catch the one about sexless marriages.
My marriage is sexless, but it's not due to my wife or myself, but to the medication I am on. I feel it has depleated my sex drive. I don't feel up to it. My wife on the other hand, all she wants is to get, have intercourse. Not to mention my back always hurts. We've tried her being on top, but it hurts her knees after a bit. I take pain pills for the pain, thinking that maybe my back won't hurt so we can get it on. Nope it knocks me out. If you have any advice plz send me some.
Posted by Greg | 05/13/08 11:30 AM
I love your show and how you help so many people. I have never been without sex so long. My loving husband abandoned me when I became disabled we struggled for about 2 yrs financially and when I got my retirement funds (the last money I would ever get besides disability) it all went to help him & supposedly us. He got his contract making good money and left me as soon as it came through for another woman he bragged about standing by her & paying her bills when she got cancer. We got back together even though by then we were divorced. Sex was never a problem between us and then he left me again. My story doesn't stop here and I would love to fill you in on the rest but I guess I just wanted to let you know the man I trusted with all my heart and had very few times we didn't have sex (to me it was making love)I thought our relationship was so strong but he can turn his love off like a light switch. He didn't honor his vows to me as I did him. I don't think I will ever get over the betrayal. He left me with all the marital bills and the struggle pulls me sown so bad. We had tornados recently and my roof needs replaced but I can not afford necessities how do I get over all of this? It's not helping my health problems all the stress. I hope the couples are doing better because true love and your man sticking by you is a rare & precious thing. God Bless you and all your viewers
Posted by Annette Kane | 05/13/08 11:23 AM
hi Tyra,
I'm really glad that I was able to watch your show today about sexless marriages. I am 20 years old and so is my husband. We married on July 21, 2007. It hasnt been a year yet and I am in a sexless marriage. I feel guilty plenty of night for not wanting to have sex with my husband. The decline in our sex life was not slow and steady one, but rather the same night we were married, is what my husband would say changed everything. That night we did not have sex, I was exhausted and all I wanted was to sleep. Now that I'm pregnant, I fear the thought of how things are going to be in the near future. Many factors contribute to my feelings and I have just been aware that I am in a sexless marriage. I feel sad for husband because I know that its not fair to him, I hope that after today my marriage will improve, because I know that I'm not alone anymore with my issue and I have to do something to change it before it is too late.
Posted by young and sexless | 05/13/08 11:11 AM
Tyra, What a WONDERFULLY informative show!! I began selling "Adult Toys" less than one year ago due to my own insecurities about sex; and I have found that the subject of sex is a very "taboo" area of conversation. I sincerely wish the best for the couples featured on your show. If you have never had issues with sex and intimacy, then you are fortunate. However, there are so many women (and men) that have so much to say but not a very attentive audience in which to express their real fears. Kudos to each of the couples for stepping forward to save there marriages.
Posted by Vannie Jay | 05/13/08 11:06 AM
Tyra, What a WONDERFULLY informative show!! I began selling "Adult Toys" less than one year ago due to my own insecurities about sex; and I have found that the subject of sex is a very "taboo" area of conversation. I sincerely wish the best for the couples featured on your show. If you have never had issues with sex and intimacy, then you are fortunate. However, there are so many women (and men) that have so much to say but not a very attentive audience in which to express their real fears. Kudos to each of the couples for stepping forward to save there marriages.
Posted by Vannie Jay | 05/13/08 11:06 AM
Dear Tyra,
As I watched your sho today all I could think about was my boyfriend and I. He is a U.S. Marine and I am only able to see him every four to five weeks. It makes it really hard on us and I believe that the couples from your show should look at situations such as mine and see that they are grateful to have their husbands there with them every single day. I also believe they should take advantage of that.
Posted by A Marine Girlfriend | 05/13/08 11:04 AM
What a great show today about a taboo subject that noone really wants to talk about with their neighbors, friends, or co-workers. Thank you for bringing this problem out in the open. In my own 20 yr. marriage my husband and I have allowed too many other people and 'things' to consume our time and attention while growing apart intimately. I was moved by the mens side of the stories and came away with having more compassion for my husband. Thank you, Tyra, for a show that will help me be a better wife...a wife of noble character!
Posted by Ruby31 | 05/13/08 10:46 AM
TYRA WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MY SEX DRIVE. I FEEL LIKE I ACT TO MUCH LIKE A MAN. IF I SEE AN ATTRACTIVE MAN I WILL APPROACH HIM AND WANT SEX THE SAME DAY IF I CAN GET IT. I NEED HELP ON TRYING TO PLAY HARD TO GET.
Posted by SHERKIKA BANKS | 05/13/08 10:34 AM
I have not seen the show yet (does not air here for another hour) however I am very excited about it. Believe it or not I am only 24 and already having this problem. My husband and I have been together for 6 1/2 years and married for almost 1 year. We are both so busy with work. He still has the drive but by the time I get home I am Sooooo TIRED. And to top it off he doesnt like to help around the house much so I still have to either come home and look at a mess or clean up and sometimes cook all by myself and this puts me in no mood for love. I have tried to tell him this but I think it just goes in one ear and out of the other. I do still feel really guilty that I dont do it.
This also really scares me since we are so young and we dont even have children yet. I can only imagine what it will be like in the next 5 years. Tyra girl, we need help!
Posted by Help needed in Texas | 05/13/08 10:21 AM
My comment is is also regarding this topic, I have been married for 11 years and I truly love my husband . He has never cheated on me and I have never cheated on him. His verbal comments to me has been a huge turn off and I rufuse to have sex with someone who is constantly calling me out of my name. Now I have physical disabilities and we get along a lot better but having sex hurts to much to do it often. I would like for us to be more sexual with one another but i need help with suggestions because of where my disabilities are located. would it be possible to get a free copy of the book.
Posted by 2hot2handle | 05/13/08 10:19 AM
Hey Tyra Girl,
I'm not married at but me and boyfriend of 6 years have never had sex. I can count on my hands the times we've kissed, so basically we have a hug relationship. He is a wonderful person and my future husband but there are times when I feel as if I am unattrative in his eyes. I don't know why it's so hard for us to be intimate. I love the fact that sex isn't a neccesity and he loves me for me but I need that every once in a while. We have of course had our down time and our break ups and we've both admitted to being intimate with other people. I don't know why it's hard then, to have sex when we love each other so much. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens. I'm ready though! Thanks for reading.
Posted by Cicily | 05/13/08 10:15 AM
hey tyra!
the show today was amazing! i been married for a year now and i recently had a baby 8 months ago! i also have the body issues BUT i love making love 2 my husband and he make sure that he tell me he loves me so none of my insecurities get in the way of my incredible sex life i have!
Posted by Shawntrice Landry | 05/13/08 10:13 AM
Hi Tyra
just want to tell you I love your show and keep up the the good work
Posted by Mayumi Donald | 05/13/08 10:09 AM
Dear Tyra,
I just watched your show and in alot of ways I can relate to them. I think my body is gross. But I'm always told by my man that he loves it. But I know where some of my problems are from . I was told in a different relationship that I was fat and all. And I guess I still hold on to that. Plus I have had a baby so that makes it that much harder. And I also noticed its just not me . My man won't pursue any action to. He is always playing on the computer. He is all like I'll be there in a second well I end up falling asleep. So therefore I think my body is gross to him cause he don't want to come to bed. Anyway I would work on loving myself but why should I if hes not willing to give it up?
Posted by Tammy Hallex | 05/13/08 10:07 AM
I love your show. Please can I have that book to help my husband and I relationship. I love watching your show. I am glad you are so open and helping others.
If you ever have a show on make-overs {with make-up and clothes}. Everyone says I live in the eighties. At least we did not have to worry about anything then. And sometimes I wonder if it affects me in my job or even in my relationship.
Thanks so much for your honesty.
Posted by Heidi | 05/13/08 10:05 AM
I love your show. Please can I have that book to help my husband and I relationship. I love watching your show. I am glad you are so open and helping others.
If you ever have a show on make-overs {with make-up and clothes}. Everyone says I live in the eighties. At least we did not have to worry about anything then. And sometimes I wonder if it affects me in my job or even in my relationship.
Thanks so much for your honesty.
Posted by Heidi | 05/13/08 10:05 AM
Dear Tyra,
It made me sad watching your show today because it reminded me of everything I am missing in my marriage. We have been married for 18 years and have not had any intimate relations with each other since 2000. I tried to find out if it is my appearance, attitude, etc., and he always tell me there's nothing wrong. I even went as far as having gastric bypass surgery because I thought if I lost weight he would find me attractive again. I wish we could have been guests on your show, maybe it would have brought out some truths that he is unable to speak about and put him on the spot. I am at my wits end, but thank you anyway for doing the show. I hope it helps these couples so they don't have to live like I do.
Posted by LaGirl | 05/13/08 9:33 AM
Tyra ,
Im probally the first male to write in ur blog but here it goes. My wife just txt me and told me ur show was on and it was about sexless marriages!!! She was very excited cause we have that problem... I just dont know what to do anymore.Between me having to sleep on the couch cause i snore too loud and the two kids taking up both of our engry,Me and my wife just dont have sex..... I think one of the main reason is because i know i dont satisify her. Im a big guy, and i try my hardest to please her in every way. I can please her Mental, Emotionally, physically, but just not sexually. I dont think she is not attracted to me, and shes never had an orgasam ...IT really Sucks... But you wanna know the best part.I feel Loved . I know with all my heart that she loves and will do anything for me except have sex with me !!!! please give us some advice
Posted by Bert | 05/13/08 9:30 AM
Tyra,
Great show! I am now 53 but at the age of 30, I lost both breast to cancer. Since then I also went from 225 lbs to 135 lbs so I am also dealing with loose skin from the weight lost. My husband of 30 years tells me daily that I am beautiful and that he loves me but I have a hard time trying to get past what I think that I look like. I have a hard time feeling sexy enough to make love to my husband and find that many months may go by before we do have sex. The desire is there but the image of myself keeps me from it. I have sought help but nothing seems to help. Your show helped me to see that I am not alone and that other couples are going through some of the same things that we are going through. Thank you!
Posted by Mary | 05/13/08 9:25 AM
hello me and my husband have sex maybe 1 time a month i hate that iam over weight and my 4 year old girl sleeps with us its hard to get her out of our bed how to do this i would like to find that book please let me know were i can bet it thanks rose
Posted by rose | 05/13/08 9:12 AM
Hi Tyra,
This was a good topic and the couples who shared their stories were very strong for doing so. I did want to share that women also go without sex because of various reasons. I am one of those women. Having been married for only two years my husband and I have faced this challenge. It's not easy to share this because my husband has two very difficult medical conditions in addition to some body image issues. While I love him regardless it has taken a lot for me to be considerate and understanding. It would be great if you could do a show that addresses the issue of couples who are unable to be intimate due to medical reasons. Men and women alike. Thanks again for addressing the hard topics because knowing that we are not alone helps us to get through.
Posted by nellie | 05/13/08 9:11 AM
tyra, i watched your show today about the couples with the sexless marriages and i can relate but the only difference between me and your guests is that I want to be with my husband but it hurts like it was my first time again. it started out that he was a truck driver who only came home once a month and then it got worse from there. now we are lucky to be together once or twice a year and even then it isn't enjoyable for either one of us cuz it hurts so much and i know it is going to hurt so it is hard for me to get into it knowing it is going to hurt... i am open to just about any suggestion you or anyone else might have to help me with my situation. thanks!
Posted by gigglefit | 05/13/08 9:10 AM
Hi Tyra,
I thought it would have been helpful to maybe look at the other side. What about us ladies who aren't being satisfied. This is not only a problem for women. My partner refuses and refuses, hes a big burly guy but he for some reason doesn't want to have sex. He literally says 'lets just cuddle'.
Posted by mer | 05/13/08 9:00 AM
TYRA, When someone loves you, they love you for who you are, not what you look like. stretch marks come as a reminder to us of the beautiful life (baby) we were given from god. I look at mine as a blessing to be able to have carried my baby, a strong body. I thank my husband for giving me that little angel. My husband looks at my heart, not my body. Those guests have to say that their man is not obsessed about how they look so why should I. IT helps. this is how I think. GIve your body a break, it carried a life for 9 months, its not easy so rolls, stretchmarks etc.. all come with the pkg deal.
God bless you tyra for your great subjects that have to do with everyday life!! I love YOu.
Posted by jOANNIE | 05/13/08 8:51 AM
tyra i really enjoyed your show today I had a marriage problem at one time until my husband passed away.I would like to tell your guest to enjoy each other because life is so short.When one of them happens to die becomes veery ill you will miss that love that they can give.Let them know tht GOD is still in cotrole and PRAY.
Posted by altheal | 05/13/08 8:33 AM
Hi Tyra
I am 35yrs old and I can really agree with the ladies. I have been married for 17yrs and I think that when you have children and your schedule is busy the man really doesn't understand that things change. I have been dealing with the issue of being ashamed and the busy schedule because I also have lost over a 100 pounds within the last 5 years and I constantly pray that God would fix the situation. I often cry about the situation when he isn't around but because for so long everyone has put me in the super women mode I am neglecting my wifely duties because when I get to him at he end of the day I am exhausted. He deals with a lot because out of all the time we have been married and together he has never been out of work but one day. He had a on the job injury and is now disabled and can't work. This is hurting him mentally and I want him to know so bad that he has always taken care of me and now I have to step up.
Thanks for listening Tyra
Posted by Chris | 05/13/08 8:24 AM
Hi Tyra
I just wanted to say I love your show and watch it reliousely when I can. I also wanted to say How I appreciated this show topic. I was once one of those womenNot happy with my body image until my husband cheated on me with another woman that look like a chicken off of the bugs bunny cartoon. I was ready to leave but we have 8 kids together which are very well mannered smart little people. We worked out the marriage But I had to wake up and relized I was pretty. I had to leave my church for a minute to get into his head to see personally what he liked and to my surprise he liked big women. ThenI lost the wieght by myself (with some help of dietry pills) and started eating right (I was 234lbs, now I am 164lbs, more to go) But I did not hear any of your guest expertd say take up dancing. I learned how to belly dance and this dance makes me feel very sexy even though I have 5 in hanging but my husband enjoys the show I put on for him. Next is learning how to exotic dance for him. I will also add that I am an afro american 34 year old female with no rythem and lookmlike I dance with 2 left shoes on, LOL but tell them to learn how to dance. I am haviving so much fun and If this helps any other woman. It's all about the mindset. You are sexy.
Posted by Becky | 05/13/08 8:03 AM
Tyra,
I think that your show is awesome and you are so cool. You bring people to your show that have real problems that everyday people have and that they can learn from your show.
Posted by Michale Summers | 05/13/08 8:01 AM
I love your show and wonder if you could ever have a show on people living in a box. I work 6 to 7 nights a week and dont have time to ever enjoy my life. Ive gained weight and feel like crawling under a rock. I have no steady boyfriend and been on 3 or 4 dating services. I really want to get married and get out of my wreckless life style, but I dont know how. I cant even afford to take a day off without feeling guilty. please help! I am 45 going on 90. Sincerely, Chrissy Brunt (-941-623-2201
Posted by Chrissy Brunt | 05/13/08 7:05 AM
HEY TYRA!! IAM YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER AND I HOPE TO MEET YOU SOMETIME. I LIKE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR, YOU NOY SHY AT ALL. I LIKE YOUR GHETTONESS IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! U ROCK MY WORLD GAL your biggest FAN LEBOGANG MPHAHLELE FROM SA GAUTENG TOEKOMSRUS
Posted by Lebogang Mphahlele | 05/13/08 3:52 AM
HEY TYRA!! IAM YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER AND I HOPE TO MEET YOU SOMETIME. I LIKE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR, YOU NOY SHY AT ALL. I LIKE YOUR GHETTONESS IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! U ROCK MY WORLD GAL..........................
Posted by Lebogang Mphahlele | 05/13/08 3:50 AM
Hi tyra i just want to tell u that i'm the biggest fan and i love ur show very much and keep up the good work.
Posted by pumlani | 05/13/08 1:28 AM