Sex drive and self esteem
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It's completely normal not to feel like having sex when you're pregnant, with your body changing so much. I think I felt up for it only about 2 or 3 times so far and I'm 25 weeks. It's nothing to feel guilty about. If you haven't started it yet, I highly recommend the podcast 'Is It Normal?'. I think they talked about it at around 20-22 weeks. I can't remember which episode exactly. But they're all very good and worth listening to if you need some reassurance on any other pregnancy issues or experiences.
I’ve listened to this too @Magda . Thats a great suggestion.
Deffo not alone in this - experiencing similar! I’ve also listened to that podcast and that specific episode was helpful 🙏🏼
Thank you this is really helpful hadn’t heard of it but I will give it a listen x
Feeling the same. Second baby and 26 weeks - feeling huge and achey and swollen. Feel like we probably should have sex but also really furthest from my mind
I feel you! I’m feeling so frumpy and unattractive - so I had a spray tan today. Honestly feel a million dollars after it. Not telling you to get one but do something that makes you feel good to help make you feel better ❤️
I hate the feeling of baby moving around during sex. I don’t enjoy it. Have just told hubby I don’t enjoy it and so we just stick to foreplay. Don’t feel bad!
I am feeling the same, finding it hard to embrace my ever changing shape and my libido has gone right down, I’ve been trying to be intimate with my partner more this week as it helps us feel connected and he is very positive about my body.. I think the libido thing is hormonal xxx
I feel the same. This is my first pregnancy. I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia and ED’s through my life and now I’m pregnant and eating normally, I’ve ballooned. Nothing I can do about it but it’s destroyed my confidence and our sex life which was very healthy before. I’m coming up 26 weeks and can’t fathom getting bigger but know I will. You are not alone! I have no words of wisdom I’m afraid, other than, I’ve just been shopping and bought some clothes that are big on me, not maternity wear, but look nice on me and I think that’s making me feel a bit better.