FTM, 25 weeks, worried about breastfeeding because

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Hi, I know this probably sounds daft but I am 25 weeks pregnant with my first and very keen to breastfeed if possible. The thing is, my nipples have always been extremely sexually sensitive.. and if anything during pregnancy have become even more so! Without getting too explicit I think they could be the most sexually sensitive part of my body, and often prefer being touched or kissed there to anywhere else. I am slightly terrified that this will make breastfeeding impossible, uncomfortable, or worse.. still feel sexual. I am certain there must be some kind of mechanism in place that will stop this at some point, but still.. I can't work at the moment (theatre technician) so have nothing to do but sit at home worrying. Can anyone else with sensitive nips pre-baby who has gone on to breastfeed reassure me that something changes? Please be kind. I am aware this must sound ridiculous but my brain gremlins are strong at the moment!

In my experience the first couple of weeks were uncomfortable and, after that, mine felt a little 'numb' when BFing.
It really doesn't feel sexual at all but I appreciate why you might worry it would.

@Lisa78Lemon thank you for your reply! That's helpful. I have just been getting myself in a little worry cycle about it these last couple of weeks!

I'm exactly the same and I had the same concerns as you. I've breastfed both my children and I promise you have nothing to worry about

And just to add, they didn't feel the same during sex when I was breastfeeding (squirting milk out when they're touched isn't exactly sexy) but once I'd finished breastfeeding they are just as sensitive

@ohwhatbliss this is so so reassuring! I am so glad I am not alone wondering these things. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It's really appreciated

Mine were sensitive, but when I started breastfeeding it was just a sore, sharp feeling. Almost like a blister or friction burn. That subsided quickly as I got used to feeding and his latch got better.

I breastfed for over a year, and they stopped being at all sexual for me. They were just baby food, nothing else.

After baby weaned, and I stopped producing milk, they started to be fun again.

@ArchbishopOfBanterbury this is great, I hope I can do the same, thank you!