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How to stop feeling sexual during pregnancy

6 replies

oneste · 19/05/2025 18:25

Hi,

I don't really know how to word this so it makes sense, but I would like some advice.

I have always thought that I was wired wrong because I have never been the most sexual person (not since my teens to now). Especially compared to friends who are very open about their experiences in bed and how much they enjoy sex. My mum never gave me the sex talk growing up (what to expect, masterbation etc) so I don't know if that's part of the reason why I never cared for sex and except for very limited lessons from health classes in school, sex was not discussed much. I had to find things out by myself.

I have never spoken to a medical professional regarding my feelings around sex because I have never felt the need to.

Unless my partner at the time was in the mood for sex, I can live without sex. I don't find it appealing or arousing. It didn't matter what they did, I never cared for sex.

Having said that I have felt 'sexual' but these moments happen once every three to four months or so and I can take care of it and then I'm fine and I don't have any other sexual feelings for ages.

However, since I was just over 6 months pregnant (I am 8 months pregnant atm), I am having more sexual thoughts, which are almost daily. I have read that some women have an increase or a decrease in feeling sexual during their pregnancy because of their hormones, feeling nauseous and other reasons.

I don't know if it's normal or abnormal with how I'm feeling. None of my friends have mentioned feeling this way during their pregnancies. Is having such an increase in sexual thoughts OK? Do I need to speak to someone or can I decrease these feelings?

I personally don't like feeling this way because the feeling is very foreign to me.

I don't know if it matters, but I am not with the father.

Thank you!

OP posts:
Shuttered · 19/05/2025 18:28

It’s completely normal. And very sad that it’s making you worry.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 19/05/2025 18:30

Completely normal
absolutely fine
no need whatsoever to decrease the feelings

have as much sex as you want and enjoy it!

edited to say, just realised you’re not with the father, so maybe not as likely. But you can mastutbate!

babasaclover · 19/05/2025 18:30

It should show you that you probably have a hormonal imbalance and that’s what you need to crave a ‘normal’ amount of sex going forward

AnonWho23 · 19/05/2025 18:33

It's totally normal. Your sex drive goes up and down with your hormones. The hormone changes and increased blood flow can increase desire and sensitivity. Is there a a reason you are worried or anxious about it?

HiddenInCubeOfCheese · 19/05/2025 18:52

Absolutely normal and no, you don’t need to decrease these feelings. I’m not sure you could even if you wanted to.

No issue that you’re not with the father. Would you look into sex toys? It’s your body and it’s not dirty or anything like that.

Bababear987 · 19/05/2025 19:04

It's totally normal, try and enjoy it rather than decrease it.

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