Perineal massage?

Question

Have you ever done a perineal massage? Does it hurt?? 😳 I want to try any preventative measure from ripping, but I’m nervous practicing these massages would hurt

Answer

If it's hurting something is wrong.
Best thing to do about it is to ask a midwife to show you how to do it, they usually are very experienced with it.
Otherwise, there are step by step instructions and even video tutorials showing the motions, so that covers the how to. It does feel like a massage: not very comfortable but not painful either. You're applying pressure to a body part that usually does not get much pressure.
Use a lot of lube so you're not rubbing the skin raw, stay clean and safe. If he's up for it, you can get your husband involved, he might have a better angle to work with.
I'm also asking my husband to help out since I find it uncomfortable to reach my perineum without bending into a C. He's also going to be there with me for the birth so it's a great opportunity to prepare for that. It's also very intimate and despite the very technical aspects and the massage itself being somewhat uncomfortable we regularly get carried away 😅

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No its just like grabbing the skin between your thumb and index finger and rubbing it. Shouldnt hurt at all.

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It doesn't hurt, but it shouldn't be super comfortable either. It should help you get used to the feeling of pressure and stretching in your perineum without injuring yourself.
Make sure you use lots of lubricant, I personally recommend coconut oil, and wash your hands very thoroughly. You don't want to introduce any bacteria that could harm the baby to your vaginal canal. I've found that it's a lot easier if my husband does it since my bump makes it difficult to reach down there without making my back ache.

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Never even knew this was a thing 😳🤯

Perineal massage?

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