Thread: Why does my wife lie about masturbating?

I didn't want to ramble, but this has been going on for a long time. I tell her that she should feel comfortable if she needs to release. I told her that if she didn't want me to interfere she should let me know and I would let her be. Its difficult to lie next to someone you really love and know they are seeking sexual gratification without you. I told her how I feel, but she tells me that she doesn't masturbate.

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You are young, your wife is highly sexed - as was mine. I discovered my wife numerous times masturbating even though we had a good sex life. Once, like you - I found a very heavy, semen-like 'load' in her crotch and wondered if someone could have, somehow snuck into the house while I was in the basement working. I would really, really not accuse her of infidelity. Most likely she has masturbated for as long as she can remember and has always gotten away with it. She may have been made to feel guilty about it when she was young and that is why she lies. As long as she is not doing it instead of having sex with you, let it go and enjoy - give her that little bit of privacy.

emptypea2001: I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that we were a young couple, but we are both mature adults in our thirties. I appreciate all input here, which is why I came here in the first place; however, in my defense, I never intended on accusing my wife of infidelity. I made the point to express my desperation for answers. The idea about her being humiliated at some point in her life is very possible and I thank you for the idea. With regards to your "Privacy" remark...how much privacy could one expect while masturbating next to their lover....whom, by the way, they just declined to have sex with?

I guess time will tell. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond.