Sexuality During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of many hormonal changes for women, when most feel their bodies more sensitive, while others lose their libido. How do you deal with this wave of sensations? Sex during pregnancy is very healthy and natural! Learn how to enjoy this moment! First of all, you need to be aware if your pregnancy has any health risks, for example if you have a risk of miscarriage, some other problem, or if your doctor has advised against such an intimate activity. In that case, it’s best to hold back and wait for their okay, right? But if you have the green light to lead a normal life, enjoy it!

Hormonal changes aren’t easy, especially when a woman develops that notorious aversion to her partner—and honestly, I admit it’s not the best feeling in the world. I’ve personally gone through it, and the experience wasn’t good for me or, I’m sure, for him. But there’s also the other side; some women become more interested in sex, and some even experience their first or most intense orgasms during this stage! Yes, the abundant blood flow to the pelvic area helps make it possible for women to experience more pleasure.

The beginning of pregnancy can feel a bit strange—you might worry about hurting the baby, or perhaps the symptoms lead you to put sex aside. But know that everything changes, and after the 12th week, earlier for some women, things start getting better! The third trimester is when pregnant women usually feel at their best, and the size of the belly doesn’t get in the way of having sex. From the 7th month on, the extra weight starts to be more noticeable, and some positions can help both partners feel good.

Some positions are ideal for pregnant women, such as sitting on your partner’s lap, on all fours, or the classic side-by-side position. Try to avoid the missionary position, since the man’s weight may press on the belly and leave his partner short of breath or uncomfortable.

Don’t worry about whether or not your baby is safe—your baby is surrounded by a lot of protection inside your womb, with the cervix there to absorb impact and the amniotic sac designed for this purpose, so the baby doesn’t suffer any kind of trauma. At this point, the couple should experiment to see what brings the most pleasure to both. Sex during pregnancy is very healthy and natural! Learn how to enjoy this moment!