Did you know that many women reach their first orgasm during pregnancy? Sexuality is necessary and very healthy for women who are already pregnant. Of course, as long as they don’t have any type of issue that could lead to risks of premature birth or could harm the healthy progress of the pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy can lead to hot nights for future parents and, of course, if both partners wish, intimacy can happen daily without any major issues.
An orgasm is actually the contraction of the muscles in the clitoris and internal part of the vagina1. Arousal causes a hardening of the clitoris that, when stiff, increases in size and has small stimulating contractions. When the peak of these contractions happens, an inexplicable sensation of pleasure radiates through the genital area and also causes a very noticeable hormonal release. Orgasm also brings some extra sensations for those who are pregnant!
It’s no wonder that many women reach their greatest orgasm during pregnancy2. Pleasure during pregnancy can be much more intense for pregnant women due to increased blood flow in the intimate area. The vagina also becomes more lubricated in most pregnant women, and this moisture brings much more comfort during sexual penetration. The natural swelling that this condition brings greatly favors the possibility of a full, much more intense, and longer-lasting orgasm! A moment of pleasure can last up to 20 seconds, which feels like an eternity when it comes to sexual sensation.
Orgasm during pregnancy can also be reached even without penetration by the man. The sensation can be triggered simply by clitoral stimulation or through oral sex. Oral sex? Yes! Pregnant women can give and receive oral sex without any problem! It is only advised to leave wilder sex or the use of exotic sex toys for after childbirth; otherwise, a pregnant woman’s sex life is normal.
Actually, position can make all the difference for those seeking orgasm during pregnancy. Some women can reach pleasure in positions that are not very suitable or comfortable for those with a bigger abdomen. Missionary position should be avoided at the end of pregnancy as well as any other position that might put weight on the woman during sex. Usually, the spooning and doggy style positions are the favorites among pregnant women. To enhance pleasure, having the woman on top of the man increases clitoral friction, so the orgasm can be much more intense.
What Can Interfere with Orgasm During Pregnancy?
The opposite of stimulation can also happen: hormonal fluctuations can bring some inconvenience to sex. Discomfort may occur on certain days when increased progesterone can cause libido to drop to almost zero, or some women experience reduced desire throughout pregnancy. However, in other cases, desire far exceeds expectations, and that is completely normal. Both an increase and a decrease in libido are to be expected during the hormonal changes of this phase.
Desire for sex can also be undermined by the woman’s or couple’s psychological state. Thinking that intercourse is hurting the baby or that the baby can see the father’s penis during penetration can contribute to poor sexual experiences during pregnancy3. It is important to know that the baby is safe within the mother’s womb, provided that issues such as low amniotic fluid, placenta previa, or pregnancy bleeding are not present. The contractions triggered by orgasm can sometimes be a reason couples limit sexual intercourse. Right after reaching the peak of pleasure, women may experience mild uterine contractions. All of this is due to a small release of oxytocin that the body produces.
Sex is very important in a couple’s life, especially during this phase when a woman may feel unattractive, overweight, and not sexy at all. It is up to her partner to show desire no matter what transformations the woman’s body is going through. Feeling desired can have unimaginable consequences! Orgasm during pregnancy will certainly become easier and better when a woman feels desired and, above all, loved!
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