SEX IN PREGNANCY: HOW TO HAVE SEX WHILE PREGNANT

Sex in pregnancy is one of those themes that always raises a lot of questions: Can I have sex while I'm expecting a baby? Will having sex while pregnant will hurt the baby? In which trimester is it safer to have sex without consequences? And so on. In reality, sex during pregnancy, with the necessary precautions, is allowed in each trimester of pregnancy. Find out in our small guide of advice which are the best positions, how to behave quarter after quarter, and how to live peacefully your intimacy as a couple even in this delicate period.

Sex in pregnancy: how to experience sexual intercourse?

How to experience pregnancy sex and couple intimacy? As childbirth approaches, the woman's body changes, there is a noticeable weight gain and perhaps she feels less attractive. In order not to give up sexual relations, and to live the life of a couple in a healthy way, our Nanny Simona has provided in the video some precious advice on how to recover libido, living your relationship with serenity even in this delicate phase of life.

Changes in the woman's body and libido

Month after month, the pregnant woman experiences the growth of the fetus as an extraordinary event, and also notices important changes in her body. In addition to the belly that grows more and more, the woman experiences many small physical and external changes, but also internal, more psychological. Libido seems to decline in some stages of pregnancy, and increase in others, mainly due to the action of female hormones. Sexual desire should not be repressed, but supported. It is likely that until the third month of pregnancy you will not want to do love: fears are many, and you feel blocked. As the months pass, however, the desire may grow. Usually towards the eighth or ninth month of pregnancy the desire to make love grows: it is not only due to the action of hormones, but also for a general feeling of well-being and happiness.
And the partner?
Dad-to-be may experience pregnancy in two different ways: Some men experience no decline in desire during their partner's pregnancy. Others, on the other hand, move away, both for psychological reasons and for more concrete fears: will we harm the child? will I hurt my partner? When these doubts arise, it is good to calm down with a specialist. Some doctors even think that sex just before childbirth helps stimulate water breakdown and the onset of labor.

Sex in pregnancy trimester after trimester

Let's see specifically, quarter by quarter, how to behave if you want to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy.

In the first trimester, the woman's desire often takes a back seat: tiredness, nausea, need for sleep prevail. From the first month, the symptoms often keep away from the desire to make love. Then there are physical obstacles, such as aching breasts, or the risk of miscarriage, which is quite high during the first months.
In the second trimester a bit of tranquility is achieved, both mum and dad are more relaxed, have more confidence with changes in the body, and are less afraid of the consequences on the fetus, thanks also to the first reassuring analyzes, such as amniocentesis and ultrasound scans.
In the third trimester, sexual intercourse is less comfortable, but also recommended by doctors. Sometimes they can cause slight contractions, not to be confused with those of childbirth. The fetus is always protected in the amniotic fluid, and there is no reason to fear for him, or to be afraid of hurting him. The secret is to choose the right sexual position, which is not uncomfortable for the mother.

The recommended positions for sex in pregnancy

Are there any ideal sexual positions for making love in pregnancy? Which should be privileged, from the broad spectrum of Kamasutra? To choose the right position you have to take into account above all the growing belly, and the breast which hurts during a few months, because it is sensitive or swollen. Here are the recommended positions:

Amazon: the woman is on top of the man, and it is a very practical position because the belly is free and the woman controls the level of penetration and speed
spoon: the man and the woman are lying on their sides, in this way the woman does not feel the weight of the man, nor of the belly
team position: the woman is lying on her stomach, the man is positioned perpendicular to her, and slides his pelvis under her
on her knees: the woman is on her knees, the man penetrates her from behind. The belly remains free and the woman does not feel the weight of her belly too much

In general, it is important to choose positions where the woman has more control, where she can change the level of penetration and speed according to her needs and sensations.

Sexual positions to have more control over your partner

In this gallery you can discover the best sexual positions to make love when you are expecting a baby. These are the positions that facilitate a woman's control over her partner, and are perfect for when you are pregnant. Especially during the last months of pregnancy, it is important to leave. a free belly, not burdened by the weight of your partner, so you can forget your worries and focus only on pleasure.

See Also: The 20 Kamasutra Positions To Take Control Over Your Partner

Sex in pregnancy: when to limit or avoid it?

In some exceptional cases, doctors recommend the reduction of sexual intercourse, or its suspension. The most frequent cases in which doctors advise against sex are:

if there is small blood loss during the first months of pregnancy
in case of placenta previa
in case of a high-risk pregnancy or pregnancy that could lead to premature birth
in case of a history of miscarriages prior to the current pregnancy: in the first two months of pregnancy it is best to avoid sex

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