Problem With... Asthma?

[bardess]

Alright, I'm more of a lurker on these forums than anything (I prefer the stories myself) but recently I've worked up the guts to ask a question.

I have asthma. So do a million other women in their mid-twenties, right? Well, when I'm with my boyfriend... sometimes when it gets really hot and heavy... it gets triggered. At first I'd try to hide it, but my boyfriend noticed. He doesn't want me to be embarrassed about it, we both figure it must happen to a lot of people, since a lot of people have asthma.

Even if it doesn't happen to a lot of people, what am I supposed to do? It's not exactly sexy to take an inhaler break. Sometimes stopping and waiting for a few minutes works, and sometimes it doesn't. It's really embarrassing to have to stop midsession, even though he tries to make me relax about it. It's made me kind of want to avoid sex, or at least let things get good for me.

Does anyone have this problem? Or a solution?

 

[vanelane]

Sweetie, it may not seem sexy to take an inhaler break, but it's a whole lot sexier than a trip to the E.R.! Sounds like you have a good relationship going with a supportive guy. Just make sure the inhaler is handy and take a puff when you need to, then carry on.

 

[Mazuri]

Not that he wishes you ill or anything, but it may be a slight stroke to his ego knowing he's getting you so worked up you need to take a hit off the inhaler. Keep it handy, keep that man!, hit it and keep going. Romantic, maybe not, but if it's not bothering him, don't let it bother you.

If it's something you really can't get beyond, though, talk with your doctor to see if there's anything you can take before "strenuous aerobic activities" that will prevent your asthma being triggered Maybe there's something you can do prior to sex that will let you keep going smoothly without the inhaler.

Good luck!

 

[restlessnights]

If I have to make a choice between breathing and appearing sexy, I'm going to have to go with breathing.

The inhaler breaks might interrupt the moment, but what can you do? In the long run, it's not that big a deal. And I'm sure your boyfriend would prefer you using your inhaler in the middle to you saying, "Not tonight, honey, my asthma's been acting up and I'm afraid I'll have an attack."

And, yes, I have asthma and I have had to stop to use my inhaler from time to time. I learned to live with it. Do you cough a lot when you have an attack? I do and my boyfriend says it's hot because my pussy contracts when I cough. Just a thought.

 

[alwaysdying]

Restless,
There are some really great medications out there now for asthmatics (I'm one) that are different from the Albuterol or other "emergency inhaler" type inhalers out there. I'm on one called Advair at the moment that I use twice a day, and now I hardly ever have to use my emergency inhaler, even if i get out of breath. I would go see an asthma specialist and check out what options are available for you. A different type of inhaler may help a lot more than your sex life, if you find that you use your emergency inhaler more often than once every week or two.

Alwaysdying

 

[Reba67]

Restless,
There are some really great medications out there now for asthmatics (I'm one) that are different from the Albuterol or other "emergency inhaler" type inhalers out there. I'm on one called Advair at the moment that I use twice a day, and now I hardly ever have to use my emergency inhaler, even if i get out of breath. I would go see an asthma specialist and check out what options are available for you. A different type of inhaler may help a lot more than your sex life, if you find that you use your emergency inhaler more often than once every week or two.

Alwaysdying

Ditto that. If you are reaching for your "rescue" inhaler more than 3-4 times a week, you should be on some extra inhaler which is either longer acting (like Serevent) or anti-inflammatory (like Flovent).

 

[wideeyedgrin]

Alright, I'm more of a lurker on these forums than anything (I prefer the stories myself) but recently I've worked up the guts to ask a question.

I have asthma. So do a million other women in their mid-twenties, right? Well, when I'm with my boyfriend... sometimes when it gets really hot and heavy... it gets triggered. At first I'd try to hide it, but my boyfriend noticed. He doesn't want me to be embarrassed about it, we both figure it must happen to a lot of people, since a lot of people have asthma.

Even if it doesn't happen to a lot of people, what am I supposed to do? It's not exactly sexy to take an inhaler break. Sometimes stopping and waiting for a few minutes works, and sometimes it doesn't. It's really embarrassing to have to stop midsession, even though he tries to make me relax about it. It's made me kind of want to avoid sex, or at least let things get good for me.

Does anyone have this problem? Or a solution?

You definitely need to see a doctor about the asthma. You don't mentionit here, but can you jog or run or exercise for any period of time without bringing on an attack? If you are able to do this, there may be something else that is setting you off. It could be as simple as the perfume you are wearing or his cologne. Also, worrying about having an asthma attack can bring one on.

 

[dougsdadog]

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[boston_bbw]

Sounds like you have more of an "exersise" induced asthma. Kids at school take their rescue inhaler prior to gym.. try taking it even if you feel you don't need it prior to sex

 

[sweetgirl666]

I also was on Advair and it worked for me. I have more a chronical bronchitis than asthma but I basically get coughing fits that get triggered by god knows what. And when I do then I cough for quite a while and cannot stop, and if I get nervous while doing so I stop breathing.

Point is, it throws most guys off when I cough around while on a date. By the time we hit a point where we have sex most have gotten used to it. I tell everyone just not to mention it as I am able to just relax and get it under control that way the easiest. Guys seem to be ok with it as long as I mention it before. I did not do that once and gotten one of my fits just after I climaxed. Well, he nearly called an ambulance, I started to talk early about this.