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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

How to keep hubby happy with no sex

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pinkapples · 01/12/2012 07:56

Hubby and I have jointly decided this pregnancy that we wouldn't have sex till we were in the 'safe' (although there really is no safe) zone. Last pregnancy ended in miscarriage and hubby is convinced its cuz we slept together. So far we have been doing well and doing other stuff Wink l am now 12+4 and have had my scan which said everything was fine but I'm still to scared... He says he isn't bothered because at the end of it well have something we've always wanted (2 yrs ttc and a ivf baby) any clues on what to do? Are people doing it/not doing it/ did you do it all the way through? Anyone do it and have problems? Help Smile

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KatAndKit · 01/12/2012 08:02

if he isnt bothered then don't worry. I did it most of the way through even after two miscarriages as sex does not make you miscarry. are you bothered by the lack of sex? if neither of you want penetrative sex during pregnancy there is plenty of other stuff you can do in bed together to keep intimacy going.

LittlemissChristmas · 01/12/2012 08:20

After 3 mc's DH and I refrained for first 12 weeks. Tbh with my ms there is little I felt like doing. I'm just going to see what happens, if DH or I get in the mood but it def wont be as regular as it was. Don't be scared though, it really will do no harm if your not bleeding etc.

Notmyidea · 01/12/2012 09:50

once the sickness wore off I have to confess I'm much more interested than dh.
Sounds like yours is trying to say and do the right thing. As long as you're both happy you'll be fine:)

lookingfoxy · 01/12/2012 10:00

Congratulations on your pregnancy Smile
My DP swings between wanting to do it and then saying no way as I had miscarriage just before this pregnancy.
I know that sex doesn't cause miscarriages and with a bit of gentle persuasion I can talk him round Grin

worsestershiresauce · 01/12/2012 13:54

We never stopped, but the pressure (if that is the right word) is all from me. My DH is terrified that sex will cause a problem with the baby. Sometimes there is a little blood from the cervix (totally normal) and this terrifies him.

If there is no medical reason to abstain then go for it. Check with your midwife if you are worried.

bonzo77 · 01/12/2012 14:18

I really think that if you're a bit anxious about it and DH is not that bothered, I'd leave it and do other things to get off.

In my first pregnancy we shagged like bunnies all the way through. I was so horny, we were newly weds....

I had an mc, and in the first trimester this time we didn't do it at all as I was really worried. Obviously there was no need to be, but the bleeding with my mmc started after shagging, even though the baby had died weeks before. Anyway, we were both happier not to do it.

Second trimester we did it a few times, but I had bleeding at about 26 weeks so left it several weeks until trying it again.

Now in the third trimester (35 weeks) we are both very keen, but I'm finding that my clitoris is very sensitive and is sore after, its hard to get the angle right (i'm one of these weirdos that only really comes in missionary position), and I get quite sore contractions for about an hour after. Generally making it not much fun. I'll probably have an ELCS in 2 weeks, then I think you are meant to abstain from penetration for 6 weeks. Last time I was pretty horny again from day 1 though!

I do give DH hand jobs in between, actually he says that when I'm pregnant I get too wet Blush and things feel a bit different so I tend to finish him off that way anyway. Fortunately it has always been me with the higher sex drive, I've rarely said no to him, so he's happy. I always want to, but the soreness and contractions after just are not worth it at the moment.

pinkapples · 02/12/2012 08:17

Thanks for your replies at the mo were doing stuff everyday as I have quite a high sex drive (not normal for me) so the orgasms are daily for both of us which I think hubby is happy with Winkmay see how long that can go for as we're both scared of sex

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