Is it possible to have sex during pregnancy? And if so, how? And how much? The main answer to the question “is it possible” – of course, yes! And this is not only not to the detriment, but even to the benefit of the expectant mother and child.
Sex in the first trimester of pregnancy
At this time, it is not recommended to practice very intense lovemaking: it is at this time that the risk of miscarriage often arises. Now and so there is a hormonal restructuring of the body, early toxicosis, and general weakness do not particularly contribute to a surge of sensuality. But this does not mean that the partners are forced to move away from each other for this time! Kindness and care are needed now. Yes, and unpleasant “side effects” of the first three months are not observed in everyone. And you can enjoy the moment when you no longer need to worry about protection, and the size of the tummy still allows you to experiment with a variety of poses.
Sex in the second trimester of pregnancy
During this period, the flowering of intimate life most often occurs. Many women just at this stage reach the peak of their sensuality. This is due to increased blood flow to the pelvis, and changes in the genital organs, which are “preparing for motherhood.” The couple is ready for a rekindled honeymoon feeling. Although again, the “explosion of passion” does not occur for everyone, it is individual.
As for the very technique of love exercises, it is now, of course, changing. A rounded waist dictates certain precautions: do not press, do not make sudden movements … Too suspicious men should not worry too much: the partner usually feels herself how it is more convenient for her!
Sex in the last three months of pregnancy
The child is already active, and reminds that the date of acquaintance is approaching. Worries about health are increasing … Fears are resurrecting, which seemed to have subsided after the first trimester: how will it all happen? Will everything be all right? And again, a woman in her experience moves away from her partner, and again she needs support, warmth, and affection …
In the last weeks before childbirth, doctors usually recommend that couples endure bed comforts. Firstly, the risk of introducing some kind of infection into the uterine cavity increases. Secondly, reinsurance against the possibility of preterm labor: remember the stimulation of the muscles of the uterus? For this reason, some impatient couples “prescribe” lovemaking to themselves when the deadline has already come up or the birth is a little delayed.
But at 7-8 months (if everything goes well and there are no real reasons to worry), there are no special obstacles to love. Even the already thoroughly formed tummy. The most natural sexual position for this period is on the side, with your back to your partner (“spoons”). Another rather comfortable, but less familiar position is a woman on her partner’s knees with her back to him. These positions, by the way, do not interfere with the caresses of the breast, which, while waiting for the baby, becomes especially sensitive to touch.
