Lack of sex with pregnancy/big belly

Is it normal for husbands to lose interest in sex at this stage, because of the baby and big belly? Currently 32 weeks and my emotions of the change where he’s not wanting as much anymore is making me feel sad. 🥲 Wondering if any others experiencing this? Worried we’ll get stuck like this, hopefully it’s not the new normal forever lol.

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I would say for me, it's been me that's not interested at this point. It's hard to move around and sometimes uncomfortable while having sex. But my husband will still ask if I'm down and if I'm not, he's cool with it. We also have "other" ways of sex as well lol if he's really in the mood 😅

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In our situation my husband is terrified he'll hurt me so he's a little hesitant but we talked through and he gets a bit more comfortable. It helps that this is our second and the first "came out unscrambled". His hesitation did not last though, once I was fully healed he was all over me. So maybe it's just yours being nervous about it and not wanting to make you uncomfortable but I really don't think you'll get stuck like that 🤗

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We've definitely cut back because it can be uncomfortable, probably for both of us but I know he won't say anything that might hurt my feelings or make me feel bad. We've had to get creative. I haven't necessarily lost interest but I'm usually too tired to try and make it work. I do put in the effort still when I'm feeling up to it because I don't want to fall in a rut. We've always had a healthy sex life and connection and I don't want to lose it.

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Yeah its pretty normal for libidos not to line up during pregnancy. Some men are super attracted to the new curves, some are nervous about the baby, and some just have lower libidos (I was reading that your pregnancy can actually temporarily decrease the amount of testosterone your guy produces!! So they go through hormonal changes too!!). I actually gave my bf some reading materials on how beneficial sex can be during pregnancy, how it's not gonna hurt baby and baby isn't gonna know (they'll honestly probably just fall asleep), as well as which positions will be most comfortable for me cuz he was pretty nervous at first. Now we make it a point to be intimate at least 1x a week! It's still less than I'd like tbh, but it's something lol

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I have literally begged for it and he won't touch me. He is terrified of hurting me or the baby. It makes me feel sad and unwanted. I know he means well tho

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I have been sick with the cold but my partner does get aroused when I show him my nipples. It teased him a bit. It’s okay if you don’t feel like it! I am sure it will be amazing again once baby is here!!! Time is the essence and waiting will be worth if it you can’t connect now but later. There are other ways to feel loved!!! Holding hands, kissing! Whatever floats your boats to keep the romance going if that’s what you guys want to do!

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We’ve been pretty active my whole pregnancy (31 weeks now) if I feel like he is squishing me we change position. Sex during pregnancy is safe.

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I lost interest immediately after getting pregnant. It was my very first symptom. It has come back and gone again throughout the pregnancy.

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It’s mostly me who doesn’t want it. He would every day if he could 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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I’m willing to guarantee he hasn’t lost interest but more on the afraid side he’s going to hurt you or the baby! I would say communicate and present to him different positions that may make you and him feel more comfortable!

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I am 31 wks My husband is also aware of hurting me but he is always ready for action, he keep saying to me how attractive i am to him, sometimes i am the one refusing because i just ate and I feel like my belly is too full and my stomach is my throat tho, so i am attracted to him as well all the time so i prefer doing it with empty stomach

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