TMI but I have to ask... re: "leakage"

pghfan79 · March 2011

So I am a few days away from ovulation and DH and I have been doing the deed EOD since Sunday. A few times (most recently last night) I've noticed that I've got some serious leakage post-BD. I do the whole lay down for 30 mins, try to elevate hips, etc. but without fail, a good bit of semen just doesn't want to stay up in there! My EWCM this week has been excellent... maybe there's just too much of it? Is that possible? Does this happen to anyone else?

moleson99 · March 2011

YES! this happens to us all the time! It worries me....

staccydev · March 2011

Happens for us every single time...

nebrtwin · March 2011

No worries... The leakage post BD is just the fluid/dumb sperm. The good sperm are already well on their way by the time the "leakage" occurs.

jenni888 · March 2011

nebrtwin:
No worries... The leakage post BD is just the fluid/dumb sperm. The good sperm are already well on their way by the time the "leakage" occurs.

This.

kathryn02 · March 2011

I use to jump right up after BDing but now that we're TTC I've been trying to stay in bed for a little while. It's kindda gross with the leakage but I try to! I think you'll be fine b/c the little swimmers are already swimming upstream. But it is gross! Tongue Tied

picklesx · March 2011

There will always be some sort of leakage, whether it's right after or a few hours after, sometimes I even have it the following day. Whatever leaks out is just dead sperm that wouldn't do any good anyway.

It's really not suggested that you just hang out or prop your hips after sex to avoid leakage, as this could actually cause a urinary tract infection. Immediately after ejaculation, all of the good swimmers are on their way regardless of whether or not you get up. The only real thing that could hinder their travels is if you were to do some kegels afterward because the contractions would push them farther away from where you want them to be.

amarshall85 · March 2011

I get leakage too. I recently started using soft cups to help keep everything in there. I read about them in the internet and decided to try them. They seem to work pretty well. Not as messy afterward either which is a total +, and they are supposed to keep the sperm close the the cervix. GL

pghfan79 · March 2011

Ok I feel much better now. Thanks, everyone!!!

Kirsten.In.NH · March 2011

picklesx:
There will always be some sort of leakage, whether it's right after or a few hours after, sometimes I even have it the following day. Whatever leaks out is just dead sperm that wouldn't do any good anyway.
It's really not suggested that you just hang out or prop your hips after sex to avoid leakage, as this could actually cause a urinary tract infection. Immediately after ejaculation, all of the good swimmers are on their way regardless of whether or not you get up. The only real thing that could hinder their travels is if you were to do some kegels afterward because the contractions would push them farther away from where you want them to be.

This. Yes

Amomtomanyluvs · March 2011

picklesx:
There will always be some sort of leakage, whether it's right after or a few hours after, sometimes I even have it the following day. Whatever leaks out is just dead sperm that wouldn't do any good anyway.
It's really not suggested that you just hang out or prop your hips after sex to avoid leakage, as this could actually cause a urinary tract infection. Immediately after ejaculation, all of the good swimmers are on their way regardless of whether or not you get up. The only real thing that could hinder their travels is if you were to do some kegels afterward because the contractions would push them farther away from where you want them to be.

This!!!

slmayer1981 · March 2011

nebrtwin:
No worries... The leakage post BD is just the fluid/dumb sperm. The good sperm are already well on their way by the time the "leakage" occurs.

Yes This made me laugh.

AlaunaF · March 2011

Check out the "New to TTGP" post on the main page of this board. Leakage is normal and nothing to worry about!

rsrs807 · March 2011

Yup, this has always happened to me. It has never worried me though, I figure it's perfectly natural.

buckeyebride22 · March 2011

When I got pregnant I jumped up right away to go pee. This time around I'm trying to lay still for a couple minutes, but just wanted to say PP are right to say the smart ones are already on their way.

sbrowns08 · March 2011

I agree with the PP's, leakage is no big deal. I jumped up right away for fear of UTI at first, but now I lay down for awhile. I've never gotten a UTI and I feel better, since we need all available sperm possible on their way. If it straightens a "dumb one (or two)" out, worth it for me!

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