Can You Feel the IUD During Sex?


It’s a question that has come up many times in my conversations, from chats with friends thinking about getting an IUD to fellow IUD users who’ve been able to feel it while getting it on. Ever since I got my ParaGard three years ago, I’ve been curious, too.
The best part about having an IUD is being able to have sex whenever you want without having to worry about pregnancy. (Sexually transmitted infections, a.k.a. STIs, are another story—make sure you use condoms and get tested to prevent them.) While you shouldn’t expect to feel the IUD while you’re getting busy, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that you might be able to. If that weirds you out, keep calm and read on.
The feels
Here’s the thing: when it comes to being able to feel the IUD, there’s good feels and bad ones. IUD stands for intra-uterine device because the tiny T-shaped device sits inside of the uterus—not in the vagina. Once the IUD is inserted, you shouldn’t be able to feel the T at all. What you should be able to feel is the strings, which is how IUDs operate. The IUD has strings that come through the cervix to ensure that your health care provider can remove it safely when the time comes. It’s totally normal to be able to feel the strings if you reach your fingers toward the top of your vagina—in fact, the strings can help you or your provider tell that your IUD is in place. It’s less common, but still normal, for your partner to feel the strings when you’re getting it on. For some people and their partners, the strings are more noticeable if the IUD has just been inserted and become softer and less noticeable as time goes on.
Note: IUD complications like expulsion or perforation are rare, but they can happen. If you’re having serious, ongoing pain, or you can feel more than just the strings with your fingers, talk with your provider asap about what you’re experiencing.
The IUD can shift slightly in the uterus depending on your cycle, so there may be different times throughout the month where you can feel the IUD strings more or less. Some folks say that with the IUD, certain sex positions and speeds might be more or less pleasurable than others. IUD or no, paying attention to what feels good for your body will help you have a great time while you’re getting it on. Here’s a few ways to make sure you do.


Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/can-you-feel-the-iud-during-sex

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