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Hands down, a guy's greatest sex fear is not getting any. But once we know the game is on, a whole new set of worries takes hold. Here, the nerve-wracking reasons we often break into a cold sweat before getting hot and heavy.
Getting Naked
Okay, you'll never hear us bitch about a "fat day," but hell, we have our share of insecurities. Take it from Allen*, 26, who made the ego-crushing mistake of renting Troy with a date. "After two hours of Brad Pitt's thighs bursting out of a leather miniskirt, I'm thinking, How can I compete with that? I was dying to put the moves on this girl, but I was afraid she'd be disappointed with my mere mortal measurements."
Bringing Up Birth Control
We know it's a given that we have to use protection, but no man wants to initiate the jimmy chitchat. Why? Allow Ted, 27, to elaborate. "This chick and I were going at it, and it seemed pretty clear that sex was in the cards, so I asked if she had a condom," he says. "Next thing I know, she is dressed and pissed off that I assumed we were going to go all the way. I've 'also been in the situation where I didn't broach the subject, and the girl thought I was an asshole who didn't give a damn about safe sex. Guys can't win!" ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Secret sex fears all guys have: chicks aren't the only ones who panic...