Can the IUD hurt my partner?

I'm worried that my IUD will hurt my partner.

Nov 08, 2019

The IUD shouldn’t hurt your partner. You may have heard that the IUD strings can bother partners while having sex, but most partners can’t even feel the strings. If your partner can feel the strings, and that bothers them, your healthcare provider might be able to trim them. Plus, they usually soften over time.

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