Should I wear makeup to have sex with him?

I used to not be shy about not wearing makeup in front of guys but then got severe acne. I then got prescribed acutane and it helped a bunch. My acne is gone but I still have acne scars and very red skin that I'm self conscious of. You can still see the scars with makeup but not as without and and you can't see the redness at all. I'm just afraid it'll be messed up during sex and I'll look like a fool anyways. What to do?
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  • You can use light makeup in first few times and, as you become more confident and comfortable around him, you can start having no makeup on. Do what makes you feel confident, because that's what a guy will love.

  • If that makes you feel good, then do it, you should feel sexy during sex and not be thinking about your face when you both are involved and all

Most Helpful Guys

  • Being honest, if a girl has a spot etc and we're gonna have sex, that's gonna be the last thing on my mind. Just focus on having fun!

  • Just to let you know the guy who loves you will never care about if you have acne or scars. He'll love by all his heart

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  • I'd say no to the makeup, but if it REALLY bothers you, lights off is a good policy.

    • This *might be the best answer I've read so far.

  • If it's a one time thing, yes
    If it's a relationship, no

  • I often wonder what would happen if women ever became privy to how much time men spend discussing females' insanity surrounding cosmetics. We try to laugh about it but honestly it's annoying because it means we are dealing with unnecessary neuroticism and it's not even for any good reason, it's for an overtly stupid reason. These questions sound INSANE a lot of the time. Gluing fake eyelashes onto your eyelids in front of a magnifying mirror and a bench covered in your "power tools..." It comes off pretty crazy but we're programmed to automatically think those kinds of things, anyway... Still, complicity isn't helping the situation.

  • You can we’re makeup if you want. Maybe just cover your skin up a bit though - meaning, still do a natural look

  • ok there's a slight misconception here lol not all sex is super wild and messy, if you take it gentle and you're on top most of the time then your makeup shouldn't be affected? personally i wouldn't anyway because i never wear makeup, and i'd feel gross with it on my skin while im sweating underneath

  • Don’t think guys really care. Most guys are greatlful you’re even gonna have sex with him unless he’s a complete ass hole. Do whatever makes YOU comfortable sex is a very intimate thing and you wanna make sure you feel confident and comfortable when having sex that way u end up having a good time and enjoying it. If he’s ur boyfriend you will eventually have sex with no makeup, but he stuck around so that means he loves you with or without it. ❤️

  • It isn’t necessary

  • Maybe look at light make up that is not easy to smudge and easy waterproof for any sweat. Whatever you are comfortable with, most guys will be very understanding and might not even be that aware of any issues.

  • Just a bit of concealer if u feel self conscious.

  • Do whatever you feel comfortable with, but I advise investing in smudge and sweat proof makeup if that's the route you choose.

  • "Men are the end consumers of lipsticks mostly" lol. I wonder what that means.
    Anyways, it's your choice.

  • I’m pretty sure he won’t care.

  • I wouldn't if all you were going to do is make love and go to sleep. However if you only do it every once in a while it would have more interesting properties.

  • No, my boyfriend in general prefers no makeup

  • yes definitely

  • Guys know that your make up will get messy during sex, that's actually a sign that we did a good job, haha! Do whatever makes you feel sexier, because I guarantee that he isn't going to think twice about your acne scars when you're naked with him

  • It might just melt or run off if you get to sweaty and hot

  • More than any other time, sex involves senses other than sight. Makeup tastes awful. do you really want him to taste and smell that on you when he's being that intimate?

    • ONE of the very best arguments against these pathological obsessions with wearing cosmetics.

  • You shouldn't have to wear make up to have sex, but sometimes spicing things up is never a bad idea.

  • If you are close enough to someone to have sex with them, they should care enough about you to see your face not covered with paint.

    If you feel that he might think you look like a fool if your makeup gets mussed during sex, you are boffing the wrong guy.

    Be yourself, that won't stop the sex. If it does stop the sex, find a guy who is less shallow.

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