Did your sex life come to being completely or almost non-existent after the 5th month? I am swollen in that area and feel that I may bleed, has anyone else had this happen? Is being swollen mean you will bleed, or just be more careful?
2006-06-20 18:05:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
oh goodness girl i do not enjoy sex at all my stuff is always so sore, an yeah id say i was in my 5th month when this started im now 35 weeksan it is still a problem, it sux i know, i thought id start bleeding too but i havent soo, well any hoo good luck to you an congratulaions!
2006-06-20 19:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant with my son my sex drive was crazy. Like you I was afraid of the swelling but i didnt bleed. We found that the "hands and knees" position worked well to help combat the swelling. Sometimes the swelling made sex feel better. It caused an increase in blood flow to the genital area. My doctor told me that the swelling was caused by excess pressure from the growing uterus & baby, and partially caused by the hip bones relaxing and spreading to prepare for birth. Hope i could help atleast a little!
2006-06-21 01:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by peanut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hormone controlled changes in your breasts and genitals make them more sensitive and responsive to touch. This increase sensitivity can heighten your sexuality, but can also sometimes cause discomfort. This is especially true of the breasts in early pregnancy, and you may find that they're very tender for the first couple of months. Explain this to your partner and ask him to avoid touching them during love play.
The engorgement of your genitals may also cause some slight discomfort, particularly later in pregnancy, as they remain swollen and aching after orgasm. This can create a feeling of unrelieved fullness, which may make sex less satisfying. Some women find they can overcome this lack of satisfaction by masturbation, especially if they usually tend to have better orgasms through masturbation (by themselves or by their partners) than they do via intercourse.
A common source of discomfort comes when the baby enlarges. Eventually, your abdomen is so swollen that it's increasingly difficult for you to make love in the missionary position. Instead. try other love making positions.
Stop having sex if you're bleeding at any time, and check with your doctor as soon as possible to find out why this might be happening. The bleeding is probably not serious, and may simply be because of changes in the cervix that make it soft and easily damaged by deep penetration, but you'll need medical advice. If the bleeding is caused by the sensitivity of the cervix, it's best to avoid deep penetration when you next make love.
In any relationship, it's difficult to enjoy relaxed, happy lovemaking if either or both of you are feeling anxious, tense or nervous. During pregnancy there are lots of things to feel anxious about, including fears about the safety of having sex, and the difficulty some couples or individuals have in adjusting to the idea of imminent parenthood.
Worries about the safety of sex during pregnancy are usually unfounded. As for anxieties about your relationship, the best thing to do is talk frankly and fully with your partner about how you feel about moving from partnership to parenthood.
If your sex life is causing you concern, and you and your partner cannot resolve it between you, don't hesitate to seek professional advice and counselling.
2006-06-21 01:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything swells on you when you are pregnant. It really doesn't mean that you are going to bleed but if you do, you should go see a doctor. As for the sex life, i want sex everyday of the week.
2006-06-21 01:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by tantalizin1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wanted up to the last, but many women are different, and it is completely normal.
If you do not feel comfortable, then you are right to think it is your body telling you, there is a problem when i have sex.
So, if it hurts ou, then I think it is wise to refrain until you deliver..
2006-06-21 01:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately talk to your doctor about the area that you feel is swollen and address your concerns about having sex. he probably would have told you if having sex wasn't safe. i never had that problem. my sex drive was in overdrive throughout my entire pregnancy.
2006-06-21 01:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by jenniferb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first it was ractically non exsistant because like you, I felt swollen. Plus it was uncomfortable finding a position that worked. Plus I had chronic thrush so it was very very sore down there. You just have to find other ways and means to please him if you're up to it! lol
2006-06-21 01:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that I've lost my sex drive greatly and I'm only about a month ...
2006-06-21 01:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by sarcasm_rulez_all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋