It depends on the person and the pregnancy. I didn't want sex at all until my third trimester with my second, and with my first I wanted sex all the time throughout the entire pregnancy. This one not so much.
Like pp said, it depends on the person and also the pregnancy. My first pregnancy I was sex crazy but this one it's also the last thing on my mind. Most of my pregnancy I've had horrible back pains and it made even missionary uncomfortable. For awhile if he ever wanted sex he'd have to do all the work. I'm slowly starting to get it back at 33 weeks along now. It just all depends on the person and pregnacncy.
I would say I would do my fair share of work and it'd be fun! Past couple times, I just kinda let him do his thing. I know he's deprived, so whatever. I'm just not actively participating like I usually do. It's more just a quickie, for him. I know he can tell a difference for sure. I just hope this all changes soon. I don't want it to interfere with our relationship. I'm glad I'm not alone though.
With my first pregnancy, my sex drive was non existent the entire time. In fact, it didn't fully return until about a year after I had my son. With my second, it was take it or leave it. This time, we've had sex regularly the whole time. I'm almost 37 weeks and we still are.
I've read that sex is safe during pregnancy...but I've also read that having orgasams can cause early contractions?! Anyone know how much truth there is to that? I mean thinking that, is enough to make me not want to!
Me either! My poor hubby... the last 8 weeks I have been giving in once a week. But it's a 1st trimester thing. As soon as your energy is back and the morning sickness is gone you will be back in the sack! Talk to your hubby about trying to be patient that you just don't feel good but it passes. Then if you even feel a little good try and given in. :) that way he's trying and so are you!
It does cause your uterus to contract and often times you will get Braxton Hicks for awhile afterwards. It does no harm and it's actually good practice for your body. Foreplay helps me alot when I get in those ruts. Takes me awhile to get in to it but then watch out! I've been much more interested since I get the 3rd trimester this time around.
I am in the same boat. I feel so terrible for my boyfriend but most of the time it's literally impossible for me to get up the energy. My last pregnancy we had sex and I started miscarrying right after so I think I'm paranoid about that even though I'm sure that wasn't the reason. Now I just have bonded drive all. I've just came into my second trimester so I'm hoping things turn around soon.
I think a lot of it also has to do with me bleeding during sex. It happened 3 times in one month. The month before I got pregnant!! I'm just sooooo paranoid too. I don't want to see ANY blood at all this pregnancy!!!
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I have no desire either. My husband isn't too happy about it. By the time he gets home from work, I am asleep. When I'm awake I am
Sick or have heartburn and reflux. Sleeping is better!
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I have none either. I try to let him have some once and a while but lately it's been less and less. I just don't want it and I feel like I look gross.
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It depends on the person and the pregnancy. I didn't want sex at all until my third trimester with my second, and with my first I wanted sex all the time throughout the entire pregnancy. This one not so much.
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Like pp said, it depends on the person and also the pregnancy. My first pregnancy I was sex crazy but this one it's also the last thing on my mind. Most of my pregnancy I've had horrible back pains and it made even missionary uncomfortable. For awhile if he ever wanted sex he'd have to do all the work. I'm slowly starting to get it back at 33 weeks along now. It just all depends on the person and pregnacncy.
Amanda ·
I would say I would do my fair share of work and it'd be fun! Past couple times, I just kinda let him do his thing. I know he's deprived, so whatever. I'm just not actively participating like I usually do. It's more just a quickie, for him. I know he can tell a difference for sure. I just hope this all changes soon. I don't want it to interfere with our relationship. I'm glad I'm not alone though.
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With my first pregnancy, my sex drive was non existent the entire time. In fact, it didn't fully return until about a year after I had my son. With my second, it was take it or leave it. This time, we've had sex regularly the whole time. I'm almost 37 weeks and we still are.
Amanda ·
I've read that sex is safe during pregnancy...but I've also read that having orgasams can cause early contractions?! Anyone know how much truth there is to that? I mean thinking that, is enough to make me not want to!
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Me either! My poor hubby... the last 8 weeks I have been giving in once a week. But it's a 1st trimester thing. As soon as your energy is back and the morning sickness is gone you will be back in the sack! Talk to your hubby about trying to be patient that you just don't feel good but it passes. Then if you even feel a little good try and given in. :) that way he's trying and so are you!
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It does cause your uterus to contract and often times you will get Braxton Hicks for awhile afterwards. It does no harm and it's actually good practice for your body. Foreplay helps me alot when I get in those ruts. Takes me awhile to get in to it but then watch out! I've been much more interested since I get the 3rd trimester this time around.
Amanda ·
Oh gosh. I really hope it comes back!!! Thanks for all the comments!! It seems pretty normal, so I shouldn't be worrying!
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I am in the same boat. I feel so terrible for my boyfriend but most of the time it's literally impossible for me to get up the energy. My last pregnancy we had sex and I started miscarrying right after so I think I'm paranoid about that even though I'm sure that wasn't the reason. Now I just have bonded drive all. I've just came into my second trimester so I'm hoping things turn around soon.
Amanda ·
I think a lot of it also has to do with me bleeding during sex. It happened 3 times in one month. The month before I got pregnant!! I'm just sooooo paranoid too. I don't want to see ANY blood at all this pregnancy!!!