9 Ways to Turn Down Sex Without Hurting Your Man

9. Say “I want to save it for special days, so you’ll just have to hold off” and keep sex for special occasions


“I’m happy she thinks sex is something important and not just something casual.” If you make him wait, then the actual times he gets to enjoy sex will feel even better. Explain you think of it as something special and he won’t feel hurt. It might be best to specify what days you consider “special days”—anniversary and birthdays, for example—so he will have something to look forward to.