Sex whilst pregnant

[Daisydukke]

Hi, a bit of a strange question and I'm not sure how many this has affected. Did anyone ever go off sex whilst being pregnant. I've only read in books that your sex drive is suppose to increase. I'm 17 weeks and am finding the thought of sexual intercourse is more of a turn off than a turn on. I love my boyfriend and prior to recent weeks our bedroom antics have always been good. I don't want him to think I am going off him.

I think this is pretty normal, really! I couldn't stand the thought of sex while I was pg - the first 20w because I was throwing up and knackered, and then the second 20w... well, I could have had Daniel Craig stripping in front of me and I would have just shrugged and carried on watching telly

If you are worried about how your DP might feel about this then just be honest with him and explain that you still love him (and fancy him!) but that you just aren't feeling 'it' at the moment. There are so many hormones going through your body right now that everyone reacts differently, and for a lot of women that means going off sex. If things are a real worry for you then maybe you can cough cough do some things just for your DP...?

Yep! I've normally got a high sex drive but have found that I'm not in the right frame of mind. DH has been great about it and waits for my lead. In the meantime he washes vigorously in the shower . So long as you still communicate he should know that you still think he's sexy.

Agree with the other ladies - I was totally off sex for the first 20 odd weeks - as I started to feel better in myself (reduced sickness, nausea and tiredness) I got PGP which meant opening my legs was agony.....by this point is really wanted sex but simply couldn't manage it. My DH was wonderful about the whole thing and in recent weeks things have been much better. For example this morning we were 'attempting' some adult time, being nearly 37 weeks has made it interesting to say the least. We actually both burst out laughing 'in the middle of things' as I tried to manoeuvre my considerable bulk around into different positions.

I would second talking to him about it - I'm sure he understands and as long as you keep communicating things will continue to be positive.

Thank you ladies for your advising, it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't feel so 'sexy' at the minute. I will try to be more intimate with cuddles and massages to ensure that he know's I still fancy him. Oh and order more soap from the shops ;)