Is it normal that my fiance is scared to have sex with me?

Lately, I've been extremely tired and bloated like crazy. Last week, me and my fiance discovered it was because I was pregnant. He went crazy at the moment, saying weird things like, "what have I done?" and "we need a hospital."

When I asked why, he said that us having sex last night may have hurt the baby. Since then, he won't have sex with me in fear I will somehow break or the baby will. He's planning on denying me tonight and all through the pregnancy. He won't let me do anything for myself and told me before work not to move a muscle until he gets home.

Is it normal?

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45% Normal
Based on 147 votes (66 yes)
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  • MargieRooster

    Even though it's rather rare; sex, masturbation, and orgasms can trigger uterus contractions that cause miscarriages.

    Most likely, he's just overprotective (which is a good thing, because you know he cares!). He's just playing it safe.

    The longer you are in a pregnancy, the lower the chance of a sex-induced miscarriage decrease and by the third trimester are considered 'labor inducing'. Really by the end of the first trimester, the risk of a miscarriage for any reason is significantly lower.

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  • quentari

    Pretty sure I remembered reading that sex is good for the pregnancy...

    And I know for sure that mild exorcise definitely is. Get some pamphlets or baby books and sit down with him and read them together, get his fears out of the way.

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  • nozzy

    Aye, tis normal for him to be scared to hurt the baby, but sex during pregnancy isn't overly dangerous. Just don't be too rough during late pregnancy, and during the last month or two, maybe not at all?

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  • Diver2

    If these people saw your face they would be scared to have sex with you too.

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  • Avant-Garde

    It's normal. You two should get some pregnancy books or go to a pregnancy class. Learning the facts should quell his fears:)

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  • mysterygirllllll

    It's normal. As long as you don't have sex late into pregnancy your good. You can have it up to about 2-3 months till you have the baby

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  • meandmrsright

    I had sex over and over with my wife while she was pregnant. The doctors encourage it. In fact unless there is a specific medical reason NOT TO. It's encouraged. Go ask the Obgyn.

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  • dazjman

    It's normal to be worried about the baby's health in there.

    Maybe wait until after 24 weeks.
    I say that because the baby will be mostly formed, so even if your waters break and it comes early, it should be healthy still.

    Obviously, the later into the pregnancy you guys have sex, the less risk of damage to the baby since it will be more fully formed.

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  • ccjigsaw

    Hah! Go the hospital and get it straight from the doctors mouth to his ears. It won't hurt the baby xD

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  • runescaperules!!!

    Ok he's woried for u and ur babies health that's a good thing! If u don't like it grab him set up a dr appointment and ask ur docter that if u and ur fiance have sex/intercorse/coutis(depending whaich u call it) and if not then well yea if so then yea but either way u should be proud of him for caring so much

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  • forever_anon

    It's a new experience for both of you, so his fears are probably normal. Also, it's sweet that he is trying to take care of you. But you don't need to worry too much about sex at this point in your pregnancy. You can safely have sex during the first two trimesters as long as you're gentle. During the last trimester, it's best to abstain since orgasm can trigger uterine contractions. If he is still concerned, the two of you could discuss this with your doctor.

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  • BHolt

    Not normal, he's fucking stupid... or ignorant... or both.

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    • Ibelievethis

      Sorry that I have to jump in here and say I disagree. There's nothing stupid about people's concerns. If you go back and read my post you will see that I refused to have sex during my pregnancy because I gave up my body for 9 months. I don't think that was a stupid choice. My body my baby my choice. x

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  • flohr92

    Just talk to him kindly and directly, show him a decent book about pregnancy and how his worries are irrational... Maybe he's just unexperienced in the field, didn't learn much about it.

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  • Ibelievethis

    Well firstly Congratulations on ur amazing news. However you would be suprised how many people (myself included) do not like the thought of having sex whilst pregnant. For me though I know that having sex is not dangeous for the baby. It was the thought that I had someone living inside me and for that nine months I gave up my body to my child and sex was a definate no no!It wasn't as if I even wanted to make love I completley lost all desire. However I would advise you both to talk to your midwife and she will no doubt tell you that it is fine to make love whilst pregnant as long as it is gentle. However your partner could also be thinking along my lines that he doesn't want to ave sex while there is a person inside you, maybe your midwife could help with this as well. xxx

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    • Wow. I couldn't imagine not wanting to be intimate with my partner. I guess because I'm 21, so we're still very passionate. This is our first, so we don't really know much about what's okay and what's not and what kinds of things would be considered beneficial. I did read a baby book with him and we established that this was okay, but we still need more info on proper diet/ activity level. :/

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      • Ibelievethis

        No not saying it isn't ok to have sex whilst pregnant it just didn't suit me that's all. Made up for it afterwards though if you get my meaning. Congratulations when is your baby due. Do you know if ur having a boy or a girl. xx

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        • Too early to determine sex but if it's a girl, her name is going to be Paisley Reneè Ortiz

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          • Ibelievethis

            and for a boy. I know any mum to be's wish is that the baby is healthy but due have a preference of gender. Oh great name that you've for a girl by the way. xx

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            • Boy: Jonah Westley Ortiz

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  • curiouskate101

    the statment having sex while pragnet is dangerous is a myth. its not true its normal for him to be scared but therea nothing to worry about

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    • robbieforgotpw

      Pragnet. Ahahahahaha

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