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Secret sex fears all guys have: chicks aren't the only ones who panic predeed. See what dudes stress about.(his point of view)

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| February 01, 2005 | Gilderman, Greg | COPYRIGHT 2005 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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!" ...

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