Sex during pregnancy evokes emotions, you can meet with conflicting opinions about it. Some advise against, others persuade. One thing is for sure - you don't have to be afraid of… pregnancy anymore. This concern is disappearing, but others are emerging, especially with regard to the child's safety. So what is it really like with this sex: is it possible to make love, and if so, how?

Sex in pregnancyis controversial primarily because of the safety of the child. But there are also others: is it easier for a pregnant woman to reach orgasm, is the vaginal mucosa more prone to chafing at this time, or what positions are best to make love to during pregnancy.

Sex in pregnancy: can you hurt your baby?

No. Such fears are completely unfounded. The fetus is very well protected against injury by the uterine muscle, as well as by the membranes and amniotic waters. There is no such possibility that a penis during intercourse - even with deep penetration - could damage the developing child.

Sex in pregnancy: what does the baby feel?

During orgasm, she may only feel a pleasant rocking, because the uterus then contracts slightly. The baby also feels his mother's heart beating faster, which he can react with increased mobility after getting closer.

Sex during pregnancy: which positions are safe?

From the point of view of the fetus, there are no more or less safe positions. Therefore, in the first months of pregnancy, you can make love in any way you like. Only when the belly gets big, certain positions are more recommended because they are more comfortable. Then it is best to position the bodies in such a way that the partner is on the back or the partner is on top, so that there is no direct pressure on the woman's abdomen by both the man's body and his hands. Here are the items recommended then:

  • the woman is kneeling facing the edge of the bed, leaning against it, the man is kneeling behind her
  • they are both lying on the same side, the man is behind his partner ("for spoons")
  • the man lies on his back, the woman sits on him, controlling the depth of penetration ("on the rider").

In advanced pregnancy, avoid positions that favor deep penetration, as stimulating the cervix may cause uterine contractions.

Pregnant sex: can a woman lie on her back?

From the beginning of the third trimesterEven when a man is kneeling or lying on his side, without putting pressure on his partner's stomach, a woman should avoid lying flat on her back, because then the heavy uterus puts pressure on the vena cava, impeding blood circulation.

Sex in pregnancy: is the vaginal mucosa more prone to chafing?

No more than usual. A woman's intimate surroundings are very sensitive places and can never be treated brutally. You should be especially gentle during pregnancy, but there is no greater risk of injury, because the vagina is much more moisturized than before, which facilitates penetration and reduces friction. But if a woman feels that there is not enough mucus, for example when her partner stimulates her with her hand, it is worth having an intimate moisturizing gel ready.

Sex in pregnancy: the risk of vaginal infections increases?

During pregnancy, the fetus is well protected against infections, as the cervix is ​​tightly closed by the mucus plug. However, in the last 4-5 weeks before the due date, it is better to give up intercourse to reduce the risk of introducing bacteria into the vagina, which could enter the uterus during delivery and cause complications. And when an infection does appear, the first thing you need to do is to treat it - this applies to both the woman and her partner.

Sex during pregnancy can start labor?

This may happen at the end of pregnancy. However, it is not the sexual intercourse itself that is the cause, but the experiencing of an orgasm, which stimulates uterine contractions in the perinatal period. In addition, male sperm contains prostaglandins - hormones that make the cervix elastic. Intercourse is even mentioned as one of the ways to speed up labor after its due date, but - due to the increased risk of infection - it is better to refrain from it.

Sex in pregnancy: making it easier for a woman to orgasm?

Erotic experiences are more intense mainly due to more abundant lubrication of the vagina and better blood supply to the genitals. It is especially favored by the second trimester, when the volume of fluids (blood, mucus) in the body increases, and when the initial symptoms are over, and the abdomen is not very large yet. It is easier for a woman to reach orgasm, provided that the feeling of pleasure is not inhibited by the fear of the negative effects of intercourse on the pregnancy and the baby.

Sex during pregnancy: caressing breasts and nipples

It is better to be careful here, especially when your pregnancy is nearing the end of the pregnancy, because stimulating the nipples causes the release of oxytocin, which can in turn induce premature uterine contractions. In addition, the breasts are swollen and oversensitive - touching them may be unpleasant, even unpleasant for a womanpainful. The partner should understand this and not insist on this kind of caress. It is also worth knowing that at the end of pregnancy, milk may flow from the breast under the influence of stimulation, which may not be exciting for everyone.

Is oral sex dangerous when pregnant?

In some popular books for pregnant women, you can actually find information that the partner cannot blow air into the vagina, because it can lead to a deadly embolism in the circulatory system. However, this is unlikely, because for an air embolism to occur, a large blood vessel must be damaged and a large amount of air sucked in, which is not possible with oral sex. So nothing prevents you from making love in French, it's just worth knowing that vaginal discharge has a more spicy taste and smell during pregnancy.

Sex in pregnancy: contraindications

You should talk to your gynecologist about whether or not you can lead a normal sex life - only your doctor can determine what is allowed for a specific pregnancy. In general, pregnancy is a contraindication to intercourse, so when there are such problems as: vaginal bleeding and spotting, abdominal cramps, placenta previa, cervical failure, premature birth in the past, rupture of the membranes.

No desire to have sex during pregnancy

This behavior is perfectly normal, especially at the beginning of pregnancy and in the last trimester. This often changes in the second trimester, but libido in pregnancy is a very individual matter and both its reduction and increase should not surprise anyone. Everything should return to normal after the delivery and termination of the puerperium.

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