Sex during Pregnancy

For many years, there has been a taboo around sex during pregnancy. Old-fashioned beliefs and society's dissociating pregnant women from sexuality have contributed to those myths that still survive. Sex during pregnancy is safe unless your doctor's advise otherwise.

However, before going ahead we must differentiate between the act and the fact. Sex is considered nothing more than having sexual intercourse, but sexuality is in fact a personal attitude that does not need the physical act to be expressed, particularly during the last trimester when sexuality is easier than sex.

Sexual drive is not suppressed by pregnancy so you can still feel the fire burning when no natural discomforts are ruining your day. That is perfectly normal and healthy, but your sexual practices will be conditioned to several factors, including your partner's beliefs, in addition to the emotional and physical aspects of sex during pregnancy

Communication is the key to live a safe and satisfying relationship during pregnancy. However, to prevent sexually transmitted infections, it is best use a condom when having sex, and avoid it if you are diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy, because intercourse may lead to miscarriage or pre-term labor.

Not all women have the urge for sex during pregnancy due to the numerous mood swings happening during the expectant months. Others may want it but due to physical changes in their bodies, intercourse may be uncomfortable. Whatever you feel or expect it is necessary to talk to your partner and find new positions if necessary.

Sex can be turned into an erotic new experience as simple and rewarding as holding, kissing, and caressing each other. Sexual practices cannot harm your baby, although if you are engaged in oral sex during pregnancy, ask your partner to not blow air into your vagina, which may cause an air embolism.

Also see: Sex Drive during Pregnancy and Sex Drive during Pregnancy Part 2