I am in the early 1960s and I have been married since Over 25 years. I came to accept that I am bisexual but I didn't tell anyone. About two years ago, my wife found me with a pair of her black lace pantiesSomething that I sometimes do like that excites me. She was angry and I suggested that I needed therapy to “understand why you are doing this”. The comment was humiliatand made me feel ashamed. I don't know what to do. I tried to tell her about it, but she just says She cannot bear to think of me like that and refuse discuss it. I eat.
Avilled to wear women's underwear does not make you bisexual, but perhaps you also have erotic feelings towards men and women? Anyway, it might be useful for you to discuss your sexual self with a sex therapist because you do not deserve to be ashamed and humiliated.
An erotic interest in wearing women's clothing is relatively common in heterosexual men. Some find it very soothing and desire often begins in childhood or during adolescence. But the female partners of men who like to meet are often shocked and disconcerted when they become aware of this interest – largely based on a lack of understanding and fears of what it means in the context of their relationship.
When your wife said you had to understand why you are doing this, she really wanted to say that She necessary to understand. I hope you can possibly help him with that.
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