Sex… who’s still having it?
I’m 36 and a bit weeks with second baby. Haven’t had sex since about 31/32 weeks, I just feel enormous and unattractive and heavy. Even the thought of manoeuvring my body into the right positions makes me feel tired 😴
However I know I won’t be able to have sex for a MINIMUM of 6 weeks post birth and that’s even if I want to. I think it was more like 10-12 weeks after having my first (I had an episiotomy and stitches so I was terrified)
I love my husband very much and I do feel a bit sorry for him, he’s always telling me how much he’s attracted to me and how much pregnancy makes me so desirable etc. I almost feel like I “should” have sex with him because he wants it and it’s the honourable thing to do for him (and because I know it’ll feel good once we get going). I can probably count on two hands how many times we’ve had sex this whole pregnancy and I do feel a bit guilty / a bit bad for him. He never nags me, he understands when / why I say no and backs off, he’s very courteous and understanding.
Anyone else in the same position?
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🙋🏻♀️ same boat!
Honestly don’t even remember the last time we did, somewhere between 20-30 weeks🥴🤣 (& I’m now 36 weeks)
I’m having a c-section so we defo won’t be doing anything for a couple months afterwards so I feel you! I just feel exhausted 24/7 🥴
Aww remember there's no "should". Sounds like you have a really good egg of a partner who understands the toll this pregnancy is taking on your body!
We have a toddler, so the idea of counting on two hands the number of times we've had sex during my pregnancy made me laugh 😆 More like I can count on one hand.
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