Sex to Help Induce Labor? - Stories?

Hey ladies, so I’m 38 + 4 and a FTM. I will be induced at 39 weeks on Monday. I have been having contractions off and on for the last couple weeks and BH contractions longer than that. Just this week I’ve had more cramping and back pain too. I’ve been dilated to 1cm and 50% effaced for 3 weeks now and have tried walking, bouncing on a ball, etc. with no changes. Hubby and I haven’t had sex much the last couple of months because let’s be real, it’s just not that comfortable or easy with a bowling ball for a belly lol

Well the other night we did the deed for the first time in quite a while and I tried some nipple stimulation after before going to bed. The next day I had much stronger contractions and had a false alarm thinking my water was leaking. When we went to L&D they checked me and she said I was a “good 3cm” now and my cervix was soft and could feel babies head. She seemed positive something would happen soon. Literally overnight I went from 1cm to 3cm (as I had a OB appt. just that prior day) and had good contractions. They monitored the contractions, but they weren’t consistent enough to keep us, even after doing some walking. I am convinced that the sex definitely got something going, although will never know for sure. Soooo tonight I made sure hubby and I got to it again (because it’s worth a try!), hoping baby boy comes on his own this weekend 💙

What are your experiences with this, any positive stories of sex actually helping you go into labor, helping you dilate, or making your contractions consistent?? I read that I can help “ripen the cervix,” just so curious!! Thanks!!