Better Sex During Pregnancy
Written by Carla Lowe -
Thursday, 20 November 2008
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 You’re pregnant, which obviously means you understand—at least to a certain extent—the science behind getting pregnant. You probably also know that you won’t likely want to take a nine-, 10-, 11-, or 12-month long hiatus from your sex life.
It’s safe to have sex during pregnancy from the moment you find out you’re expecting to right when you’re in the middle of labor—provided everything is going well and you’re not experiencing medical complications or a high-risk pregnancy. However, you need more information than just the fact that you can have sex—such as how to have great, better sex during pregnancy!
Sex during pregnancy is, quite understandably, different from regular sex. It can be a thrilling experience, but it can also present itself as a “challenge to overcome. Here are some tips to help you enjoy it and have better sex during pregnancy.
Get over it
If your doctor tells you that sex is safe and fine for you as a couple during your pregnancy, then it’s true! Get over your fear that sex will cause a miscarriage or somehow hurt, “disturb,” or otherwise affect your unborn child. You won’t be able to settle down and really enjoy yourselves if you don’t shake off this fear.
Listen to your hormones
Having better sex during pregnancy means listening to your body, or, more specifically, your hormones. When you’re not in the mood, you’re not in the mood, and trying to force yourself “there” will only become frustrating for both of you. Some women are too wracked by morning sickness in the first trimester to want sex; some are too large and uncomfortable to want it in the third trimester.
The second trimester seems to be the ideal time to take advantage of and enjoy good sex. In fact, many pregnant women report feeling plenty horny during these three months; the increased blood flow to the genital area is partly responsible.
Appreciate your changing body
Many cultures and individuals consider pregnant women to be at their most ripe, feminine, beautiful, and sexy, and this is how you and your partner should view your changing body, too. If you’re self-conscious about your new shape or think your partner finds you unattractive, this will greatly inhibit your sex life. Embrace the new you with all your curves and in all your feminine glory and watch your sex life take off!
Experiment with positions
As a pregnant woman’s body changes and grows, it can sometimes be more difficult to find a comfortable and safe position during sex. Use this to your advantage, viewing it as an opportunity to get out of your boring old routine and experiment and be creative!
Take your time
It’s important to take your time with sex during pregnancy. Some pregnant women need lots of encouragement to help them feel sexy and desirable, and going nice and slow during foreplay and lovemaking is a surefire way to help them feel that. Also, a lot of pregnant women say that it takes them longer than usual to climax, but when they do climax, the effect is stronger and lasts longer. So make sure to take that extra time—it’ll be worth it!
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