Possibly tmi but really want some help....?

Question

I'm 31 weeks pregnant with my first child and for the last 9-12 weeks it has been literally impossible for me to get wet. We've tried everything from prolonged foreplay to lubricants. If we use a lubricant it seems to disentigrate (SP)... i know that sounds weird but it does! I've never had this problem before i'm sure its just being pregnant But had anyone experienced this before? Please give me any advice that you have!

Answer 1

Good golly its to incredibly common while pregnant.

Try different brands of lube. KY has a new longer lasting kind, it might work for you. Unless you or your partner have an STD dont wear condoms while youre pregnant (some women have their men still use them because its easier to clean up after, lol).

It will pass some time after pregnancy. I was really dry from about 7 months pregnant until about 3-4 months after my son.

Answer 2

Try using a sillicone based lubricant rather than a water based one. Those tend to last longer. I like Pur Eros, myself.
Also, try drinking some extra water during the day. Most people dont get the recommended 8-12 (depending on your climate) 8oz servings a day before they are pregnant. Once you are pregnant, you're drinking for two and you need to drink every day. That might help keep your skin from sucking up the moisture in water based lubricants. If you have trouble drinking plain water, try adding crystal light or something. It adds some calories, but doesn't take away from the hydration capabilities, which is what's most important for your problem. No more than one soda a day, too. Soda dehydrates you, especially if it has caffine.
I had the same problem before I got pregnant, and thats how I handled it. Good luck!

Answer 3

Not to get personal here, but try Astroglide. This si a safe lubricant to use in pregnancy. It lasts WAY longer than KY, and though a bit expensive, it was worth it for us. I had the same issue as you, (which is very common), and KY used to dry up too and get sticky which felt even worse than havign NO lubricant. So try Astroglide.
Salivia works as well, but you need ots of it, and that can be a totaly turn off if you arent into that kind of thing (I coudlnt deal with that much saliva on me).

Also, thinking abotu it only makes it worse. Explain to the hubby/boyfriend, that you are drier (which he obviously knows already) and that it isnt your fault, and just keep trying to relax....


Good luck...and congrats!

Answer 4

It is a very very common problem when pregnant (as the mother of two I was a testament to this) We found that a water based lubricant we got from a passion party (you can purchase off of the web) worked amazingly and we continued using it after the pregnancy because it made the experience that much better.

Answer 5

yeah, it's a hormone fluctuation that can cause this. I never experienced this problem while I was pregnant...but I DEFINITELY did after the birth and while I was breastfeeding. We just used a lubricant and things were fine (can't say I ever experienced the disintegrating lubricant...maybe try a different brand?)

Answer 6

LOL, that sounds familiar.... BUT.... you are not alone, it is actually quite common. But your body is your best advice on your body. Like my doctor told me "you may want it, but if your body doesn't .... you don't need it" find something else to get him off... nurture the little person growing inside of you...
PS. don't over stimulate your nipples, this may cause premature labour.....

hope this helped...a little.

Answer 7

yea its pretty common... u'll just have to wait unless u wanna hurt alil :(