Growing a little human is no walk in the park. Your body goes through so many changes that can leave you feeling less than attractive and utterly exhausted. And to top it all off, you have a partner who still wants to be intimate with you!
While some women embrace the idea of sex during pregnancy, others, like Carla Jensen, an Australian mom of three kids with another on the way, find it a bit more challenging. In her recent, candid Facebook post, she humorously shared her surprise that her husband still desires intimacy during her third trimester. If you’ve ever felt this way, her words will resonate with you.
“Let’s be real, it’s not exactly glamorous. Pregnant intimacy? Nope, just pregnant sex!” she quips. Honestly, you should feel lucky to get any affection at all. Just get it done and then bring her some snacks.
Carla continues, “Sure, some women thrive during pregnancy. They enjoy a little romance, but then there are people like me.” And I can relate. In fact, I haven’t met many moms who openly admit to enjoying sex while pregnant—except for those few glorious weeks when you’re not feeling nauseous or feeling like a beached whale.
At 30 weeks along, Carla admits that those good times are long gone. “We try our best, I swear we do. I promised myself this time would be different. I’d embrace it, I’d thrive, I’d be a goddess of intimacy during pregnancy – or so I thought.”
But reality hits hard. Now, she feels like a “beached whale” who’s sweaty and wearing panty liners—not for the reasons you might think. She describes her body as rashy, with “weapons” for breasts, heavy breathing, and the last time she shaved being a bit of a disaster. “And yet, he still calls me beautiful,” she reflects.
Carla finds it astounding that her husband is attracted to her in this state. “What’s wrong with him? I’m leaking, I stink, I moan, and I’m hairy. I probably have more sweat under my breasts than he does on the hottest summer day, and he still wants me!” It’s a mystery many women share.
Could it be that he’s just one of those guys attracted to pregnant women? Or maybe he’s just an incredible and caring partner—either way, she plans to keep him around. To all the partners out there who still make us feel loved, even when we don’t feel beautiful, thank you.
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In summary, Carla’s humorous take on pregnancy intimacy highlights the challenges many women face during this time. While some may thrive, others find it a struggle, and her candidness is a breath of fresh air in the conversation about pregnant sex.