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Can your partner tell if you have an IUD?
Your Partner Might Feel Your IUD During PIV — But It’s Usually NBD. An intrauterine device (IUD) sits pretty high up there — in the uterus, to be exact — with only the strings hanging into the vagina. Even if your partner’s peen leans to the bigger end of the spectrum, they shouldn’t feel the IUD during sex.
How do doctors check if IUD is in place?
To determine whether your IUD has moved, your doctor or healthcare provider will first use a small brush to try to find the strings inside your cervix. If they can find the strings, it’s unlikely your IUD has moved. If they can’t find the string, they’ll do a pregnancy test. Pregnancy with an IUD can be dangerous.
Can you feel an IUD with your finger?
When an IUD is in the right place in your uterus, about 1-2 inches of that string sticks out through your cervix — you may be able to feel it if you put your finger deep into your vagina and touch your cervix.
Why can my boyfriend feel my IUD?
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.
Can you have multiple partners with an IUD?
You have a higher risk of getting PID if you or your partner have sex with multiple partners. The IUD could partially or completely slip out of the uterus. This is most likely to occur during the first few months of use (although it can also happen later on).
Do I need to be on my period to get an IUD?
Some doctors find the insertion easier when the cervix opens to let blood out. Although it is recommended to schedule your IUD insertion while on your period, it can be inserted any time in the cycle as long as you are not pregnant.
How do I know if my IUD is working properly?
If they’re a different length, the IUD could have shifted. Checking your strings regularly makes it easier to notice changes. You feel the IUD itself. When your IUD is in the right place, you should only feel the strings. You shouldn’t feel the hard, plastic part of the IUD poking out.
Will the IUD hurt my partner if I have sex?
The IUD shouldn’t hurt your partner. You may have heard that the IUD strings can bother men while having sex, but most partners can’t even feel the strings. If your partner can feel the strings, and that bothers him, your healthcare provider might be able to trim them.
What should I do if my IUD string is sticking out?
If this happens and it bothers you or your partner, talk with your nurse or doctor — they may be able to trim the string so it doesn’t stick out as much. And IUD strings usually soften over time, so after a while it might not bother your partner.
How often should you check your IUD strings?
How Often to Check If your IUD is going to move out of place, it will most likely happen in the first few months after it’s been inserted or during your period. 3 Generally, it’s best to check your IUD strings a few times a week for the first few months after you get your IUD.