9 Phrases for Turning down Sex Without Hurting His Ego

4. Say “I’ve been getting really bad migraines so I’d rather not have sex, but I do want to cuddle as we go to sleep” and bury your head into his chest


“I can feel her love, so I feel okay.” When shown affection, men will feel less rejected. As he gently hugs you, he may be doing his best to resist the temptation to take things further. Don’t give him mixed messages. Go straight to sleep so he understands you meant what you said.