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Oral Sex, I love you

So, I have read in so many places that (including TCOYF) that Oral Sex before having intercourse is a no no if you're TTC. Saliva is not sperm friendly. It's so annoying because my DH and I love oral sexing it up before BD-ing. And just jumping into the sack, and going right into penetration is so boring....especially when you're TTC and having sex every other day....or every day. Anyone else annoyed with this whole "No oral sex" thing?
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Re: Oral Sex, I love you

  • Didn't hinder us and I doubt it's really hindered that many others. 

     

    Edt to add: When my Dr. gave us the "what to know" info pack before I even went off of BC it mentioned this and said that unless there is a concern about low sperm count, the chance of there being enough saliva to make a considerable difference was very slim. If you're concerned, certainly avoid it but like I said, it wasn't something we avoided, FWIW.  

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  • Gosh...I have so much to learn. I haven't heard this so I'm looking forward to seeing what other more-experienced fellow bumpies know about this...
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  •  Yes! ((mainly DH)) I hope that if we do a little oral and then I apply a little preseed things will be A-OK, but this was the first month of trying that method...

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  • both of my kids were conceived right after great oral sex. Unless your dh has sperm issues, saliva is not going to stop you from getting pg.
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  • DH won't have sex without oral first, so if it really hinders TTC I am SOL.
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  • DH and I have been abstaining from oral because I also heard this.  Now I realize maybe I'm being too strict.  Very good to know!
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  • I think oral sex is fine. I'm sure a little saliva is not going to stop all of the sperm. Maybe if there was a whole bunch of saliva it would be an issue-- like if you were using it as a substitute for lube or something... I think maybe you are thinking too much about this. I mean it's good to be prepared, but do you really think all of the pregnant women in the world stopped having oral sex when they were TTC? That just seems ridiculous.
  • I think it should be fine and many babies have been conceived after oral sex. I personally will not stop.

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  • This is the first I've heard this! I definitely don't think we'll be cutting out the oral sex, though. Even if saliva isn't sperm friendly, how much of it actually ends up inside of you? We're not talking tablepoons or anything, right? (Unless maybe DH and I are doing it wrong. Wink)
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  • We have oral the majority of the time before sex, foreplay is so important for me to enjoy sex! I don't think I could give this up.

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  • I wouldn't abstain from oral sex if that is your thing. Both of you having better sex will increase your chances of getting pregnant because more fertile CM will be there, more sperm will come out, and the sperm will be drawn farther up with the woman's orgasm.
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  • imageCamJack mom:
    both of my kids were conceived right after great oral sex. Unless your dh has sperm issues, saliva is not going to stop you from getting pg.

    This made me very happy!!! Thanks, CamJack! :) You made my (and DH's) day!  

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    imageCamJack mom:
    both of my kids were conceived right after great oral sex. Unless your dh has sperm issues, saliva is not going to stop you from getting pg.

    This made me very happy!!! Thanks, CamJack! :) You made my (and DH's) day!  

    me too! Oral is usually what does it for me so it's nice to know that its not going to prevent a pregnancy

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  • Well, if you're really worried about it, you could always use a dental dam.
  • imageevyberry:
    Gosh...I have so much to learn. I haven't heard this so I'm looking forward to seeing what other more-experienced fellow bumpies know about this...

     

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  • imageJennaAmalie18:
    DH and I have been abstaining from oral because I also heard this.  Now I realize maybe I'm being too strict.  Very good to know!

    Yeahup!  Us too!  Oral only outside of the fertile window.  Maybe DH gets a break on this one this cycle!

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  • Thanks for everyone's feedback. I think I am going to proceed with oral sex. I love it too much, and I know DH does too!! It's the hot sauce to our love making....I just can't give up on it. Perhaps I will get some Preseed in case the saliva is decreasing my chances of conceiving.

     Happy Oral everyone! lol 

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  • I think a lot of that stuff is a load of bs. There are so many people who follow absolutely no ttc rules at all and get pregnant without issue. Like pp's have said, if there is a know sperm issue or something, then that may be a different story, but for a normal couple with no issues, I seriously doubt that oral sex, or having sex in the shower is what's going to stop you from getting pregnant.

    Even while TTC, live your life as normally as possible, and if you guys like having oral sex, then have it. If you're not pregnant a year from now (which hopefully is not the case), go get yourself checked, and I'm pretty sure a blow job won't be the issue.

    Happy TTC folks. I plan to get it on tonight in whatever way I see fit. :D 

  • Ok, all I can say is that I dont think I'm having enough oral sex. I didnt realize so many people enjoyed it as foreplay. I think I'm a bit picky when it comes to oral...bathe, shave, etc and then we'll play. My poor DH, he would die if he knew there were so many women out there who enjoy oral so much. Shhh, I'm not gonna tell him. Instead, I'm gonna relax a bit more and spice it up a bit.

    And, I agree with the majority, I dont think it will hurt and Pre~Seed is awesome. :)

  • I was actually worried about this this last cycle but didn't want to give up the oral foreplay.  I actually did oral in the shower because I thought that it might help if the water washes off the saliva before we have sex.  I'm realizing in hindsight that I might have been over-thinking things haha.
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  • imageSuzyQ2009:

    We have oral the majority of the time before sex, foreplay is so important for me to enjoy sex! I don't think I could give this up.

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