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Article Series: Pregnancy
Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know
Pregnancy
and Your Sex Life
Unless you have been given strict orders to
not have sex during pregnancy, there is no reason physically
why you can’t. Sex during pregnancy does not harm the
baby in any way. Your baby is safely tucked away in the womb, surrounded
by a cushion of water. In fact the further along you get, sex
will actually rock the baby asleep. That can very beneficial
to a mom who wants to have some good love and then good night’s
sleep. Be sure to talk to your partner about how you feel and
listen to his needs as well. Intimacy is important and talking
about what is going on, helps couples remain close and in understanding
of each other.
Many people think you can cause a miscarriage from having
sex and this is not true. If you are having a normal pregnancy
and have not been put on any restrictions, sex will not cause
a miscarriage. Unfortunately, if a woman is going to miscarry,
she is going to no matter whether or not she refrains from
sex. In a normal pregnancy sex is a good thing. It exercises
the uterus and keeps the intimacy between partners alive.
The Changes of Pregnancy
Whether or not you are interested in sex while pregnant depends
on you and your pregnancy. There are many women who with all
the hormones and their side effects just can’t muster enough
energy to want sex. Others find that their sexual drive is
in high gear and just can’t get enough. It is normal to be
in either of those two places or somewhere in between. Many
women find that they have different drives with each pregnancy,
so if you aren’t in the mood this time don’t be bummed out,
it could be different next time. It is better not worry about
whether your sex life has gone down or up and just focus on
intimacy. It is different for all women. Some feel renewed
with their new bodies and no birth control, while others just
feel awful.
As
the 3rd trimester waddles on, you might feel too big, or
can’t be comfortable to have sex. Other women find it a great
opportunity to try new things and experiment with new positions.
Don’t forget about the men in your life. Many men have no problem
with having sex while you are pregnant. For many men, the fact
that their wife is carrying their child is the most spectacular
thing in the world and they can’t be close enough to them.
They want the intimacy and crave to be sexually close to their
wives. On the other hand there are men who get a bit freaked
out. He might be afraid of hurting his wife with sex or can’t
imagine “desecrating” a pregnant woman. Some men find the ever-changing
pregnant body not as appealing, like it serves a different
function now. Open communication and listening to each other
is very important during this time.
Many of the old faithful ways of having sex won’t be working
as well and even dangerous as pregnancy progresses. Once you
hit the four-month mark, no being on your back, ladies. The
expanding uterus can cut off major blood vessels when lying
on your back. Now it is time for some new sex positions. Get
fun and creative. Remember you have all this extra blood flow
and lubrication there right now, use it. This is a great time
to experience an orgasm if you have never had one before, or
have even better ones. Spooning is a great position and it
allows you to lie on your left side, which is the best position
for a pregnant lady. Pillows can be used to support a belly
and legs, and you can even use a finger vibrator to help get
things rocking. Climb on top ladies! You can be on top in two
different directions, facing him or back to him. Either way
it is sexy. As you get further along you can face backwards
and he will not see your belly, so it will be like before you
got pregnant. Keep a sense of humor, if things don’t work the
first time try new stuff and try again. There is a good chance
that you will find sex even better than ever and even experience
multiple orgasms. Your breasts might be very sensitive right
now, so be sure to tell your partner what feels good and what
is too much. Most men would rather know what makes you feel
good than anything else.
For
those ladies who either can’t or just have no desire for
sex, there are many other ways to be intimate and stay close
to your partner. Cuddling, kissing, massage, caressing each
other, or what ever else you like can be just as good. No matter
what happens to your sex life during pregnancy, it’s important
to keep the lines of communication open. Talk and listen to
each other and communicate what you want and need, and be respectful
and receptive to your partners needs too. There are other ways
to create intimacy during pregnancy. # # # # #
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: 2006
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