Perineal massage

[orangefluff]

Ok, I haven't seen this talked about on here and it still does seem a bit taboo but all the books talk about it and my friend recommended I start doing it asap.

I haven't yet taken the plunge so to speak and started it yet but am going to as it seems to help and anything that could reduce the risk of tearing must be worth a go!

So I wanted to know if any of you have done / doing this? Thanks ladies xx

 

[sexyamy2005]

there was a discussion bout it on tri 3,

http://www.pregnancyforum.co.uk/third-trimester/132093-perennial-massage.html

not sure if the link will work or not...

im really tempted to get OH to try it aswell, but a little nervous about it, lol

i need to invest in some decent massage oil or KY i think b4 i get him to attempt to try it, specially cos i dont think cherry lube from ann summers would work, but maybe it would? lol

xxx

 

[Stunned]

I am thinking about trying this myself in a few weeks especially since I have had a cut down below a few years (rather vigourous BDing!) and it bloody hurt for weeks afterwards. I dont want to tear giving birth and am prepared to swallow my pride and give the massaging a go.

I have had a look on youtube - there is a video on there showing exactly what to do, much more helpful than written instructions.

Now OH is sat next to me watching a zombie movie - Im debating on whether to show him that massage video or not - not sure about his reaction, especially since his brain is currently occupied with zombie blood and gore! :S

 

[flexilexi394]

yeah dont think the gore is a good idea when it comes to that area haha!!
What do you use to massage it with?? x

 

[Stunned]

yeah dont think the gore is a good idea when it comes to that area haha!!
What do you use to massage it with?? x

Perhaps Ill show him the video tomorrow!

Apparently you can use olive oil to massage with. OH would probably have more of a problem with the usage of olive oil than the actual massage - he's old fashioned that way!

 

[sexyamy2005]

oh stunned, share the link!!

yeh maybe i wouldnt ask ur OH when he is watchin blood and guts, lol

iv asked my OH n he doesnt seam to really wana do it, which kinda surprises me slightly, maybe he thinks im gona enjoy it too muvh, who knows, he just doesnt seam too interested, but doesnt want me to tear,

any idea if ya can do it to your self n how? lol

xxx

 

[Stunned]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK2P8Ziqc6Y

Here it is. Hope it works!

 

[sexyamy2005]

oh yeh it worked,

oh my god, my hubby just asked if thats what i want him to do to my bum..... im like no luv, baby doesnt cum out the same whole that poo does, lol

god men are so daft! lol

xxx

 

[rachaellouise]

This may help...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK2P8Ziqc6Y

 

[Stunned]

oh yeh it worked,

oh my god, my hubby just asked if thats what i want him to do to my bum..... im like no luv, baby doesnt cum out the same whole that poo does, lol

god men are so daft! lol

xxx

Men eh!

 

[Rayoflight]

Me and the OH have attempted this twice now and it's just horrible. I've tried it myself too but nah yuk yuk yuk. Hurts and was not the nicest thing for my hubby to do. Really really hated every minute of it.

 

[flexilexi394]

the first youtube link was savage! she stuck her thumbs well and truely in there that actually doesnt look to comfortable, i will however prob do it as i dont want to tear! i watched a pretty intense labour video on youtube earlier with OH and he has been totally freaked out by it bless him! he was the one that wanted to watch so... luckily it doesnt bother me that much, just got to accept that im gonna have to do it i guess lol x

 

[sexyamy2005]

no wonder she was doing it on a plastic dummy, lol id of been like, sheesh luv not quite so hard yeh, lol

hubby has said he will do it.... only if he gets trouser kisses in return.... i guess its worth a try for him to me first, lol

xxx

 

[frankie707]

Think I will try this when I get to 34 weeks but probably something I will try on my own - with DH going away so soon I'm not sure if that is the kind of activity I want to be fresh in his memory

 

[orangefluff]

hubby has said he will do it.... only if he gets trouser kisses in return.... i guess its worth a try for him to me first, lol

xxx

Trouser kisses haha!!

Thanks for all your input girls I might summon up the courage and do it tonight although have been feeling incredibly rough all day so I fear it may get put off til tomorrow again!

 

[Rayoflight]

Trouser kisses!!!! Ha ha ha ha ha I am so stealing this one! I could well get away with that on the radio... (or could I?!)

 

[flexilexi394]

 

[frankie707]

Thanks for all your input girls I might summon up the courage and do it tonight although have been feeling incredibly rough all day so I fear it may get put off til tomorrow again!

That lady on the video on you tube said it was for 34 weeks onwards????

 

[orangefluff]

Thanks for all your input girls I might summon up the courage and do it tonight although have been feeling incredibly rough all day so I fear it may get put off til tomorrow again!

That lady on the video on you tube said it was for 34 weeks onwards????

Yeah I said this to my friend and she said just start it as early as you want, after all you don't know if baby will decide to come early...

 

[frankie707]

Fair enough, just wasn't sure if there was a specific reason behind it. Enjoy