It Safe To Have Sex During Pregnancy?

 

Did you know that around 50 out of 100 men desire their partners more when they are pregnant? So, if you are pregnant right now, and lusting for your partner, there is a high chance he feels the same way. However, sex during pregnancy is a topic of hot debate and rouses different opinions.

Do you wonder what your sex life would be like while you are pregnant? Is it safe to have sex right now? Will it harm your baby? These are questions that are lurking at the back of your mind, but you may not want to speak them out loud.

If that is the case, or you are just searching for some information about having sex during pregnancy, you needn’t worry anymore! Here, we unravel the mysteries and debunk the misconceptions of sex during pregnancy. So, just sit back and read our post below.

Sex During Pregnancy:

Sex is essential to a healthy and loving relationship. So, it’s obvious that you will want as much information as possible about enjoying sex during pregnancy. Well, the answer is a resounding yes! You can have sex if you are pregnant, but it all depends on whether you have a safe and healthy pregnancy. However, you also should be prepared for changes in your sex life. It will not be the same as what it was before your pregnancy. The key is to be open with your partner so that you have a satisfying as well as safe sex life during your pregnancy.

As long as your pregnancy is going along healthily and you have no problems, you can have sex with your partner whenever you feel like it. However, you may notice your desire diminishing in the initial stages of your pregnancy, thanks to hormonal fluctuations, breast tenderness, nausea and fatigue [1].Furthermore, as your baby starts growing, you will get back pain, gain more weight and also contend with other pregnancy-related symptoms. These may reduce your enthusiasm to enjoy sex.

It is prudent to remember your emotions also affect your libido. Your sex drive may diminish during your pregnancy because you will be concerned about how the pregnancy is progressing and also the way the arrival of a baby will change your relationship with your partner. This will happen even though you are looking forward to the arrival of your baby.

Sex Drive During Pregnancy:

Throughout your pregnancy, you will notice a constant change in your sex drive and interest in sex. It’s because the rising and falling hormones in your body contribute to many changes and affect your body. Here we list some obvious changes:

1. First Trimester:

During early pregnancy, changes in your hormone levels and body shape will send your sex drive through the roof. You will feel incredibly sexy. However, the reverse also is true in some women. If you feel tired, experience morning sickness and have sore breasts, the last thing on your mind will be sex.

2. Second Trimester:

You will feel physically and emotionally better during the second trimester. The discomforts you experienced in the first trimester will be a distant memory. In this stage of pregnancy, your belly will be perceptible, but it will be small enough to have sex quite comfortably. In fact, you may want to have sex more often than you did in the past, to your partner’s delight! When you are pregnant, your blood volume increases. Most of that blood circulates below the waist. This additional blood flow may help you attain an orgasm quicker than normal, and don’t be surprised if you have multiple orgasms. Just remember if you have an orgasm, you will experience contractions in and around your vagina. This is normal and no cause for concern.

3. Third Trimester:

As you approach the end of your pregnancy, your interest in sex will diminish significantly. The big belly of yours will make it uncomfortable to have sex in traditional positions. During this stage, your mind will be occupied by the impending childbirth and ensuring your baby is healthy. This is completely normal, but you can still find ways to your partner to be close and loving without having sex.