Is anyone else feeling a spike in their libido? Is it less/more than before you became pregnant? Are you still in the first trimester funk? How are things changing for you?
Despite being sick still I am with you. I was like this during the first trimester tho too. I'm normally a pretty sexual person but there are some days now during the second trimester where it never seems enough, I just need a break for a little bit. Haha
That is how I usually am during pregnancy but this time is the exact opposite. I have a total aversion to sex and when I have tried to "take one for the team" it's so uncomfortable and gives me contractions :-( I'm so bummed out. DH is being very verbally supportive and understanding, but I know it's hard on him, especially since he's used to me jumping him at every opportunity while I'm pregnant.
Ladies, I am happy for you all. My libido is dead...and I hope it will be resurrected someday soon. My hubby is very understanding, but I feel bad for him. Crazy thing is we had a great sex life pre-pregnancy. I am just not in the mood. And nothing gets me there. Every couple of weeks I'll give him a taste. LOL
LorenaAZ, we'll have to give some new positions a try if I'm ever in the mood again! My usual pregnancy go-to's are just not working this time.
Belle, hopefully things turn around for both of us soon! I've been trying to remind myself (and DH) that I need to respect my body and trust myself to know what I want and need. Every so often I sink into this feeling of being broken and that is NOT the right mindset.
I usually don't have a crazy libido, but sex has been the last thing on my mind lately. Gave it a go the other night and it really wasn't working for me. I felt so sensitive on the inside -- almost like there was a speculum in there -- not a good feeling. Is that normal?
Everything is engorged in the genital area during pregnancy. It definitely makes things more sensitive. Some women find it wonderful, and others don't care for it. For me, I just prefer to be touched differently in pregnancy so it's not too much "direct" pressure, without going into detail
chickweed - if it was painful you might want to ask your midwife/OB about it.
I definitely get more sensitive when I'm pg, though my libido usually stays about the same. I like the extra sensitivity because things, uh, finish quite quickly, which means I don't have to sacrifice sleep to have some fun with DH!
Thanks for the concern everyone! Well, it turns out that the incident in question was the early signs of a yeast infection It's been so long since I had one I didn't even recognize the symptoms at first. So right now treating with yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and picking up an herbal antifungal suppository from my midwife this morning. Hopefully I kick it quickly -- its gonna be damn hard avoiding sugar this week, though! I guess this is good preparation for parenthood -- accepting things happening at the most inconvenient time possible.
I feel your pain chickweed! I had a yeast infection that I didn't recognize for a solid month or so. Garlic suppositories are what did the trick for me. Hope you heal up soon!
So I figured out my aversion was an allergic reaction to one of the supplements I've been taking. Stopped taking them and we've been happily DTD again. Hallelujah! I plan to see an allergist and get tested so I can figure out exactly what was bothering me and I can resume taking the other supplements again. I've gone a week without a prenatal vitamin or anything but, man am I glad to have my bottom half feeling normal again!
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