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Checking the cervix?

AppleGrapeMSTKAppleGrapeMSTK member
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I know a lot of you chart temps and cm, but does anyone chart the position of her cervix's position?  Is this as reliable of an indicator as temp & cm?  

So, the cervix adjusts when you've had sex to make room for the penis.  DH and I are pretty horny folk and have sex 2-4 times a week, without fail.  How do I know if my cervix feels soft because I'm fertile or if it's because we got busy the night before?  How long should I wait to check cm so I can accurately decide if it's ewcm or left over semen?
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Re: Checking the cervix?

  • maltwin1maltwin1 member

    AppleGrapeMSTK said:

    So, the cervix adjusts when you've had sex to make room for the penis.  DH and I are pretty horny folk and have sex 2-4 times a week, without fail.  How do I know if my cervix feels soft because I'm fertile or if it's because we got busy the night before?  How long should I wait to check cm so I can accurately decide if it's ewcm or left over semen?
    I think you're a little confused about the bolded part. Your CP adjusts during your cycle based on your fertility. When your cervix is low, firm and closed it means that you are not near your O. As you approach your O date your cervix will become higher, softer, and open up. It opens to receive the sperm during your O window, not because you have sex. After you O your cervix will close back up, and become lower and firmer again.

    I chart my CP and I find it to be pretty reliable. I would recommend checking your CM before your BD instead of after. I check mine internally while I'm checking my CP.
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  • AppleGrapeMSTKAppleGrapeMSTK member
    Elbug said:

    Heres the link to that Q&A

    https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Distinguishing-Semen-and-Cervical-Fluid.html

    @Elbug  You are quite excellent!  Thanks!

    @maltwin1 I could have sworn I just read that in addition to the cp changing due to O, it also changed for various factors, one of which being sex.  If not, then I have no need to be confused about if I'm fertile or because of BD.  Thanks!
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  • maltwin1maltwin1 member
    I could be totally wrong...it wouldn't surprise me. I've never heard that though. But I never really check my CP after sex so that could be why I never noticed.

    I can see your CP height changing because of sex, but I'd be surprised if your cervix would open because of it. Ill do some research. Maybe I learned something new today.
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  • AppleGrapeMSTKAppleGrapeMSTK member
    No, I don't think it opens- just gets softer.  Or actually, I have no idea.  DH isn't here, so I don't have to pretend like I know everything.   :)
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  • maltwin1maltwin1 member
    I did some reading and it looks like it will raise up temporarily. From what I can tell checking the opening is still a reliable method though.

    Mine will definitely change position during the day, but I've never seen ( or...errr ...felt) mine open for any reason other than O.
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  • AppleGrapeMSTKAppleGrapeMSTK member
    I've read it feels like a dimple when it's closed, but what does it feel like when it's open?  Is there an easy way to describe it, or is it just "not a dimple"?  lol
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  • douglamjdouglamj member
    https://www.beautifulcervix.com/your-cycle/ This site, if your open and willing to really "dive" into your cervix has amazing pictures and what the cervix is like at different times in your cycle. Beware u must be ok with seeing pictures ;)
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  • maltwin1maltwin1 member
    The way I can describe it is its like if you made a circle with your mouth to make an "oooooooooo" sound. Not much of an opening and not much lowering.

    Really the best way to get familiar is to do it. You'll know it when you feel it I promise. I got all kinds of pumped when I felt my first high soft and open. I called my sister and everything. It was awesome. :)
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  • AppleGrapeMSTKAppleGrapeMSTK member
    @douglamj That's actually pretty cool.
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  • Pintobean39Pintobean39 member
    I wish I could look in and see my cervix. I have figured out the cm and bbt but I'm still having a hard time telling what my cervix is doing. Does it ever get easier?
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  • douglamjdouglamj member
    AppleGrapeMSTK said:
    @douglamj That's actually pretty cool.

    That's what I thought but its not for everyone ;)
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  • brookeK1990brookeK1990 member
    I don't bother .. Because I have no idea what my cervix should feel like and how far back it show be or how soft. Blah blah it's so confusing

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  • Pintobean39Pintobean39 member
    Right before I had the mc I was sitting on the floor with a mirror trying to look and see where the blood was coming from. The dr kept telling me not to worry but I was. I even asked my DH to look and he actually thought about it. I wonder if that is taking out relationship to a whole new level if I ask him to check it out once in a while. Lol. He keeps telling me what it's suppose to feel like I just don't get it.
    Fucking bump!!!!
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