Tmi. Please don't flame me. Embarrassed.

[DrewsWife]

I'm 17 + 3 and today tried to be intimate with my hubby

I was relaxed. Teen and both cats were out. I was looking forward. But no. I cannot have him inside me. It hurts. I feel raw. He was gentle. We have had no issues before and I feel safe and loved.

The only thing I can think of is that my brain is protecting the baby? The baby is safe and protected. I feel mortified. Hubby is ok and says not to worry which of course is what I am doing.

Advice please. I don't want to go another 23 weeks with no intimacy.

Did you try lube? Sorry to ask. But you said raw. Raw as in pain? Raw as in dry?
Sorry to hear that as well. It must be frustrating for you.

No we didn't use lube as I felt fine and don't normally need too. Sore as in sore just inside. Sorry I'm not explaining it well.

Is it first time in a while? If so maybe spend longer on foreplay than usual. Also second the lube suggestion.

It sounds like thrush to me. That's the only symptom I tend to get and I think women are more prone to it in pregnancy. It's very sore! To me it feels raw/gritty and it's horrible. I think you can use the canesten pessary in pregnancy with no problem but you might want to check with your gp.

It's either an infection/thrush or lack of lube. Pregnancy hormones might be making make you drier than usual.

Thanks. I will make an appointment with the doctor. Just embarrassed. X

Why would anyone flame you?

It's perfectly harmless. Pregnancy causes skin to be more sensitive and drier, see your GP for pregnancy friendly lube. :)

Was worried people would think I'm a troll.

I have Midwife tomorrow so will ask her. Thanks girls xx