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The "husband stitch" is a real thing?

HamblyHambly
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I've heard of the husband stitch in joking references but am surprised to learn that its a real thing! Im not sure I'd have any desire to take an extra stitch for my husbands sake. Any of you ladies have or known some one who's had it? Thoughts? Opinions?

 

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  • Soon_2B_MrsMSoon_2B_MrsM
    WTH? I have seriously never heard of this...if it is a real thing and it won't cause me any problems then I guess I would.
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  • susan1017susan1017 member
    A friend of mine had it because she had a 4th degree tear. I don't think everyone needs it but it is part of the repair if you have an episiotomy (sp) or have a big tear...but this is only what she told me so it could be false info....
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  • mechanicsgirlmechanicsgirl
    It's a real thing, and I promise you, you don't need it.  I didn't get it, and I was MUCH tighter/drier than before I delivered DD.  You have enough problems getting him in there without adding an extra stitch to the mix.  seriously, don't do it.
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  • Violet_McPurplesonViolet_McPurpleson
    This sounds barbaric.
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  • Toots_popToots_pop member
    Wow!  I'm speachless.  Indifferent  ...and may I add "ouch!".
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  • Jeane_PJeane_P member

    imagemechanicsgirl:
    It's a real thing, and I promise you, you don't need it.  I didn't get it, and I was MUCH tighter/drier than before I delivered DD.  You have enough problems getting him in there without adding an extra stitch to the mix.  seriously, don't do it.

     

    Okay now I am scared!

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  • AlilivAliliv member
    All I will say it this:  weird.  I thought it was only a joke.
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  • haleybeth81haleybeth81
    I had so many stitches from all the tearing that if they told me they were putting an extra one, I would have kicked them in the face
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  • koatkoat
    You have got to be kidding me.

    Disgusting.
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  • canamamacanamama member
    I don't believe that is real.  An OB would never do something unnecessary...to enhance your sexual pleasure Hmm.  Come on ppl.
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  • MamaNikitaMamaNikita member
    sorry, DH is big enough to begin with.  please, no extra stitches!
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  • Caryssa8Caryssa8

    imagecanamama:
    I don't believe that is real.  An OB would never do something unnecessary...to enhance your sexual pleasure Hmm.  Come on ppl.

    I agree! I can't imagine a reputable OB doing this.

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  • nicole112709nicole112709
    I've heard friends talk about this, not sure if its a myth or not. I would be willing to bet its just something they TELL husbands. I bet Dh wouldn't know the difference if they put one extra stitch in or not. I think its just a common joke for the OB to make to DH.
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  • MassageMomma2010MassageMomma2010

    I had a client several years ago who said she asked for an extra stitch and they did it for her. It's real.

    I don't feel its necessary. With Keagals and Ben wa (sp?) balls you can exercise yourself back to normal. I'm hoping to not need any stitches (fingers crossed).

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  • RyleighRyleigh member

    imagecanamama:
    I don't believe that is real.  An OB would never do something unnecessary...to enhance your sexual pleasure Hmm.  Come on ppl.

    Like the PP said... you will have enough problems with sex after delivery.  The last thing you need is an extra stitch!  No thank you.

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  • AMossyAMossy member
    imageDonnaAndJay:

    I had a client several years ago who said she asked for an extra stitch and they did it for her. It's real.

    I don't feel its necessary. With Keagals and Ben wa (sp?) balls you can exercise yourself back to normal. I'm hoping to not need any stitches (fingers crossed).

    What are Ben wa balls??? 

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  • HamblyHambly
    Okay, Im so glad to hear you all think it sounds nuts as well. Over the last couple weeks I had just seen a couple gals post that they had done it and as much as I love my husband and enjoy making him happy in bed this sounds like something from the middle ages!
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  • BlondeBeachBride08BlondeBeachBride08
    imageAMossy:
    imageDonnaAndJay:

    I had a client several years ago who said she asked for an extra stitch and they did it for her. It's real.

    I don't feel its necessary. With Keagals and Ben wa (sp?) balls you can exercise yourself back to normal. I'm hoping to not need any stitches (fingers crossed).

    What are Ben wa balls??? 

    google it. Smile 

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