Found how to do a DIY sweep...

[AP]

Wow, there is no way I'd let anyone do this, except a professional health provider.

 

[Kathleen]

Ahhh! No no no! There's 'clean' and then there's sterile, there's a reason why midwives are particular about sterile gloves.
My OH has been begging me to let him do this but I've seen his nails!

Saying that though he asked how we can dtd when that's not sterile and I couldn't answer properly.

 

[sg0720]

Your oh is a brave one haha

 

[mum140381]

my oh checked my cervix as i couldn't reach he said its very soft like lips and he could get his finger in so i presume at least 1cm yes he washed his hands short nails and tbh was probably more gentle than fore play x

 

[xCookieDoughx]

Ha! There's no way DH would even attempt this! He's even gone right off sex! I've got sterile gloves etc still from my previous job (first responder) so could give it a try but he wouldn't even entertain the idea! Lol!

 

[NerdyMama]

My oh attempted one last night. I've now lost my plug so I guess we will see if it progresses more my oh is amazing and he is the most squeemish guy, I think he is just excited to see baby jack lmao

 

[Sinead82]

Omg no no no!! Far too much potential for damage from an untrained hand! Defo not worth the risk, I'd rather suffer the extra pregnancy time!

 

[Loulabear22]

I think if we was all attempting to break our waters then Id agree wayyyy to dangerous, however its part of ur vagina that most peoples ohs have felt many a times if they've ever done foreplay, especially just before fertile time of the month when its that low! A penis has been sat in sweaty boxers all day, has residue urine on the tip and we don't question shoving that in our foof, but a just washed clean hand we query? But I think to much fiddling probably isn't the wisest of ideas lol xx

 

[ellahopesky]

I think if we was all attempting to break our waters then Id agree wayyyy to dangerous, however its part of ur vagina that most peoples ohs have felt many a times if they've ever done foreplay, especially just before fertile time of the month when its that low! A penis has been sat in sweaty boxers all day, has residue urine on the tip and we don't question shoving that in our foof, but a just washed clean hand we query? But I think to much fiddling probably isn't the wisest of ideas lol xx

Completely agree, doesn't make any sense to get all squeamish about it. no different from foreplay really

 

[LittleLala]

Haha my foreplay would never, ever, include fingers skimming and stretching the inside of my cervix each to their own I guess!

 

[ellahopesky]

I meant it's no different hygiene wise lol although im sure contact could've been made without realising tbh as long as you're not trying to break your waters or poking any foreign objects up there, you're good to give it a go. Each to their own

 

[RaquelDee]

The difference is that a penis cannot enter your cervix due to size. Anything below the cervix is fine - foreplay, intercourse, whatever. Actually trying to push something into and beyond your cervix is better left to the professionals. It stays good and closed most of the time for a reason.