feeling guilty about sorting out my "womanly needs"...

YummyMummyToB3

Hi all -

So I don't have a partner and have always had a very, very high sex drive. Am 26 weeks pregnant now and have had to take matters into my own hands every now and then - pun intended! - and now feel a bit guilty!? I think it's the extended period of high heart rate, can really feel my heart beating fast for the 10-15 mins I'm aroused and wondering what if any affect that could have on baby's development?

I know it sounds silly - I know people have sex right up to their due date but it's been soooo long since I had sex (!) that I can't remember if your heart rate is elevated all the way through that too!? Am sure I'll feel guilty later if don't feel baba move!

NLJ82

I think you're fine ;-)

YummyMummyToB3

do you notice your heart rate is high for the whole time before O? I know I'm just being silly really but I can't help but worry!

missnacholover

Doctors know what happens when we have sex.  I'm sure if it wasn't safe, they'd let us know!

MrsG1019

kyliedaniellexx said:

You took the words out of my head.. Lol. I read this earlier and decided to tip-toe away. I feel like it's dejavu of the sex thread from the other day.

Ineedmorecoffee

If masturbation is bad for the baby, then I am in a LOT of trouble.
;;)

It is perfectly safe and fine, please don't worry. The only time it wouldn't be, is if you are on pelvic rest or high risk. Your doctor would have told you if you were and you wouldn't be able to have sex either.

Relax and enjoy yourself.

MrsDL

If you're worried, get a good vibrator that will get you done in less than 10 to 15 minutes.  3 minutes is all I need with my bad boy.  Plus, 26 weeks (you had to have sex to get pregnant) isn't so long you can't remember how it goes.  I've had a longer dry spell with my hubs once terrible sleeper, cluster feeding little precious arrived.  

AnnieRoo13

Holly Newling, is that you???

sweetbabyrahe

I think too much of that will make you go blind. Or maybe that's only if you are a guy. But if you are having a little boy...

ejpetey

wildflower75

Kllopez1221 said:

Sooooo many dead kitties...

Multiple murders a day!!!

NunyaBennis

KatieKarasin said:

I honestly think it makes for happier, chiller babies. Your body releases all kinds of good-feeling chemicals, babe's got to benefit from them too, right?

If you put it that way... I'll get ON IT.

YummyMummyToB3

No need for rudeness from some of the ladies who responded - I suffer from severe anxiety & came on here for reassurance not to be mocked. But hey, however you get your sober pregnancy kicks!

Thanks to all who answered kindly & sensibly. Feeling less silly now!

meeshybee

YummyMummyToB3 said:

Hi all - So I don't have a partner and have always had a very, very high sex drive. Am 26 weeks pregnant now and have had to take matters into my own hands every now and then - pun intended! - and now feel a bit guilty!? I think it's the extended period of high heart rate, can really feel my heart beating fast for the 10-15 mins I'm aroused and wondering what if any affect that could have on baby's development? I know it sounds silly - I know people have sex right up to their due date but it's been soooo long since I had sex (!) that I can't remember if your heart rate is elevated all the way through that too!? Am sure I'll feel guilty later if don't feel baba move!

YummyMummyToB3 said:

No need for rudeness from some of the ladies who responded - I suffer from severe anxiety & came on here for reassurance not to be mocked. But hey, however you get your sober pregnancy kicks! Thanks to all who answered kindly & sensibly. Feeling less silly now!

QFP, yo.