Fisting when pregnant - is it safe?

[dorisdiva]

Question is in the title really - just wondered if anyone had any thoughts. Being six months pregnant I'm super horny.

I love to be fisted (vaginally) but partner and I are a bit concerned it might not be safe.

Anyone had experience/thoughts or should we put this one on the back burner until afterwards?

 

[bailadora]

No experience, but a question for a question: Why not ask your doc if this is a safe activity for you at this time? You're probably going to get answers both pro and con from other posters, but I'm betting not many of us are going to be qualified medical professionals. Why risk the safety of your child based on answers from random strangers on the net?

 

[CherryBomb24]

No experience, but a question for a question: Why not ask your doc if this is a safe activity for you at this time? You're probably going to get answers both pro and con from other posters, but I'm betting not many of us are going to be qualified medical professionals. Why risk the safety of your child based on answers from random strangers on the net?

agree.
my guess, it would be unsafe.

 

[Monazwx]

No experience, but a question for a question: Why not ask your doc if this is a safe activity for you at this time? You're probably going to get answers both pro and con from other posters, but I'm betting not many of us are going to be qualified medical professionals. Why risk the safety of your child based on answers from random strangers on the net?

I don't think they want their doctors to know that they're 'freaky'.
Maybe they can ask other persons in the 'lifestyle' who have experienced a pregnancy, if they're hesitant. (Note that a medical opinion whould be best. Ask a doctor that doesn't know you if you're not comfortable with your regular doctor).

 

[Queenbee101]

I have had 5 kids and I would think nothing like that is safe being that far pregnant especially as you get farther it might throw you into early labor...If your not comfortable asking your dr than I would say avoid it,because the farther along you are your vaginal walls thin to prepare for birth etc and you can defiantly strip your membranes and go into early/pre term labor...better to be safe than sorry is the rule of thumb when being pregnant..keep this in mind also for after the birth while your healing so you don't do any damage during the healing process, you will probably have to slowly work back up to it...hope that helps just my opinion

 

[dorisdiva]

Thank you all for your advice. I think it is best avoided.....for the time being.....

Especially as there is no way I would have the courage to ask my doctor!! LOL
Thanks

 

[CherryBomb24]

Thank you all for your advice. I think it is best avoided.....for the time being.....

Especially as there is no way I would have the courage to ask my doctor!! LOL
Thanks

i can almost guarentee your dr has heard worse so never be afraid to ask a doctor something even as "embaressing" as it may be.

 

[CherryBomb24]

if it makes you feel any better, i went in for an STI. Thought i had herpes or something, didnt know wtf it was lol i go in and it was a hemroid. lol yeah emberassing but better than wracking my brain about it.

man i still cant believe i did that lol i still cant stop laughing about it.

 

[VelvetDarkness]

I wouldn't risk it. If you indulge in fisting and you have complications with your pregnancy or some ill effect, you'll always wonder whether the fisting was a factor and carry that guilt.

9 months isn't forever. Having said that, I'd leave it a short while after the birth before doing anything like that if I were you.

 

[bakedbeams]

I will jump in here and say a resounding NO.

My reason being, I recall when I was pregnant, that they will not use a speculum when giving internals rather they will only insert 2 fingers. My understanding always was that it can bring on labour if you are 'opened' too wide. Dont forget too that the top of your cervix now has that little mucus plug in place (it stops any germs getting into your womb) anything that might dislodge that plug could lead to infections getting into your womb, possibly causing harm to your baby and bring on an early labour.

 

[shiny5437]

i can almost guarentee your dr has heard worse so never be afraid to ask a doctor something even as "embaressing" as it may be.

I'm fairly sure this isn't in the text books! But please ask them; it'll make their day!

 

[ZoeBird]

They won't even use a speculum on you past like, 2 months. So I would say it's not safe.

 

[silverwhisper]

dorisdiva quoth:
thank you all for your advice. i think it is best avoided.....for the time being...especially as there is no way i would have the courage to ask my doctor.

in all honesty doris, while i understand and respect your reasons, i really wish you would reconsider. nothing against those of you who've weighed in on this thread, but a health professional's medical advice should absolutely trump what people you don't know in teh internets are saying, no matter how well-intentioned.

and again, your doc's likely heard whole loads worse. :>

ed

 

[SweetErika]

in all honesty doris, while i understand and respect your reasons, i really wish you would reconsider. nothing against those of you who've weighed in on this thread, but a health professional's medical advice should absolutely trump what people you don't know in teh internets are saying, no matter how well-intentioned.

and again, your doc's likely heard whole loads worse. :>

ed

You're right, she should ask her doctor these things, no matter how embarrassing they might seem. And if the doctor is unapproachable or sex-negative, perhaps a switch to a more open and/or kink-friendly doc is in order.

That said, this is a fairly straightforward situation, and no layperson or medical professional with a lick of common sense would say fisting while 6+ months pregnant is a good idea. It *might* be okay very early on, but even then, why risk it when having a healthy baby is the goal?

 

[VelvetDarkness]

Especially as there is no way I would have the courage to ask my doctor!! LOL
Thanks

I notice that you're in the UK. If you really don't feel able to ask your GP or midwife, you could always call NHS Direct on 08454647. It's anonymous and you can even hide your caller ID by dialling 141 before the number. You'll never speak to that person again, so who cares if they're silently crying with laughter for the duration of the call?

 

[shiny5437]

I notice that you're in the UK. If you really don't feel able to ask your GP or midwife, you could always call NHS Direct on 08454647. It's anonymous and you can even hide your caller ID by dialling 141 before the number. You'll never speak to that person again, so who cares if they're silently crying with laughter for the duration of the call?

NHS Direct is a total waste of time. They're only really there to stop people with colds going to the doctor and as they're down the end of the phone they can't really give any advice that would indicate taking responsibility for the patient's health.

How about asking your midwife as you're in the UK? They're a fairly down to earth bunch. Given that they spend all their working lives looking after lady-bits and babies I think they'd be fairly cool.

 

[southernsky]

There is a product called Epi-No that seems to be a medicalized version of fisting, and I didn't look too closely at the website, but if it's safe for use during pregnancy, that may be the way to approach things either in play or with your doctor. Hell, it looks like an AWESOME toy, preggo or not!

 

[bailadora]

There is a product called Epi-No that seems to be a medicalized version of fisting, and I didn't look too closely at the website, but if it's safe for use during pregnancy, that may be the way to approach things either in play or with your doctor. Hell, it looks like an AWESOME toy, preggo or not!

Being the nosy wench that I am, I did take a closer look at the website and noticed that use is contraindicated until the 38th week of pregnancy, which is the time period generally considered to be full term and safe for delivery of the child. It also seems to be ridiculously price prohibitive at $180.00! Cool toy factor aside, I'd have to say that if the original purpose of the product is to avoid an episiotomy, a woman would do just as well to look into perineal massage. It's a hell of a lot cheaper and most likely just as effective.

 

[SweetErika]

Being the nosy wench that I am, I did take a closer look at the website and noticed that use is contraindicated until the 38th week of pregnancy, which is the time period generally considered to be full term and safe for delivery of the child. It also seems to be ridiculously price prohibitive at $180.00! Cool toy factor aside, I'd have to say that if the original purpose of the product is to avoid an episiotomy, a woman would do just as well to look into perineal massage. It's a hell of a lot cheaper and most likely just as effective.

Hell, even a few inflatable dildos have to be cheaper than that!

 

[bailadora]

Hah, that's funny, Erika - as I had the same thought: why not just buy an inflatable plug? Yes- I love my toys, but I sure as hell am not gonna drop $180 for one!

 

[shiny5437]

EPI-NO FAQ: My friend is expecting a baby. Should I hand on my EPI·NO to her?

 

[southernsky]

Hell, even a few inflatable dildos have to be cheaper than that!

Yah but the inflatable one that I love is like 10 inches long, and the biggest part is the base. Unfortunately, my vag is NOT 10 inches deep and I would love a cheap version of the epi no if it would actually expand where i want it to, but no it's not worth $180. I think it's marketed towards the women who are too squeamish to be able to handle putting their hand "down there" and do perineal massage. Also, my friend couldn't reach her perineum when they told her to do perineal massage, and her husband was deployed, so that's another benefit.

 

[bailadora]

Yah but the inflatable one that I love is like 10 inches long, and the biggest part is the base.

Ok, so why not an inflatable plug? Seems to me that's all the epi-no really is.

I think it's marketed towards the women who are too squeamish to be able to handle putting their hand "down there" and do perineal massage

I guess it takes all kinds, but I find it a bit odd that a woman a few months off from giving birth would be squeamish about touching herself "down there". *shakes head*

 

[southernsky]

Ok, so why not an inflatable plug? Seems to me that's all the epi-no really is.

because i hadn't seen one before!!!

 

[PoeticMusings53]

Question is in the title really - just wondered if anyone had any thoughts. Being six months pregnant I'm super horny.

I love to be fisted (vaginally) but partner and I are a bit concerned it might not be safe.

Anyone had experience/thoughts or should we put this one on the back burner until afterwards?

Its not safe, particularly at 6 months. Fisting will stimulate the g-spot, and excess stimulation there may trigger early delivery.