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2 Apr 2024

Comfortable Ways to Enjoy Sex While Expecting

Pregnancy
Sexuality and pregnancy
Comfortable Ways to Enjoy Sex While Expecting
Sex during pregnancy can be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, but it often requires some adjustments to accommodate your changing body.
What You Should Know
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can affect your libido and comfort levels. Increased blood flow can heighten sensitivity, leading to greater pleasure for some, while others may experience discomfort or dryness. Understanding these changes can help you and your partner find comfortable and enjoyable ways to maintain intimacy.
Safety Guidelines
Generally, sex during pregnancy is safe for most couples. However, it's crucial to follow certain safety guidelines:
  • Avoid positions that put pressure on your abdomen.
  • Use pillows for support and comfort.
  • Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.
  • Communicate openly with your partner about what feels good and what doesn’t.
  • Consult your healthcare provider if you have a high-risk pregnancy, as they may recommend avoiding sex.
Simple Tips and Tricks
Comfortable Positions
  • Side-lying Position: Both partners lie on their sides, facing each other or spooning. This position avoids pressure on the abdomen.
  • Woman on Top: Allows the pregnant woman to control the depth and pace, reducing discomfort.
  • Edge of the Bed: The pregnant woman lies on the edge of the bed with her legs on the bed or resting on her partner’s shoulders, allowing for comfortable penetration without pressure on the belly.
Lubrication
  • Use a Water-Based Lubricant: Helps to alleviate any discomfort due to dryness.
Foreplay
  • Extended Foreplay: Take time for kissing, touching, and oral sex to build arousal and comfort.
Communication
  • Check-in Regularly: Keep communication open to ensure both partners are comfortable and enjoying the experience.
Q&As
Q: Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy? A: Yes, for most women. Orgasms are generally safe and can be more intense due to increased blood flow. However, consult your doctor if you have a history of miscarriage or preterm labor.
Q: Can sex in the third trimester induce labor? A: There's a common belief that sex can induce labor, especially near your due date, due to the release of oxytocin and prostaglandins. However, there's no conclusive evidence to fully support this claim.
Q: Are there any signs that should prompt us to stop having sex during pregnancy? A: Yes. Stop and consult your doctor if you experience pain, bleeding, or any fluid leakage.
Q: How long after childbirth should we wait before resuming sex? A: It's typically advised to wait 4-6 weeks postpartum, but this can vary. Always get a green light from your healthcare provider.
Q: Can certain sex positions harm the baby? A: No position can harm the baby, but some may be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman. It's important to avoid deep penetration and positions that put pressure on the abdomen.
All you need to know
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Mariel
13 Aug 2023

My childrens father barely wants to have sex since I been pregnant he avoids it a lot and he says he doesn’t feel comfortable should I be upset ?

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_taee
It definitely is an concern. Because most guys love pregnancy pussy. Uh Kay!
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Megan
My husband loves having sex with me when I'm pregnant. Some men actually find it disgusting... I found this out from another man talking who said his wife is also pregnant but he would rather cheat on her bc pregnant women look gross and thinking of a baby in there Is also "gross" ... I would bring up these concerns with him and it would be a big discussion because like I said based off personal experience alot of men really enjoy pregnant coochie.....😥
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Sarah
30 Jun 2023

Ladies I need advice. I am about 23 weeks, I am not wanting to be touched anywhere/at all and I have no sex drive what so ever. I will get one tiny spark to have sex than it goes away, same with being touched. I want to have sex with my husband but I know if I do, I won’t enjoy it same with touch. Have any of you ladies gone through no sex drive and or not being touched while pregnant? If so how did your husband, bf, partner etc react and how did you guys make it through it.

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Diana
With my son I didn’t want my bf to touch me and my sex drive just was not there. He would get mad because we went from doing it a lot to nothing when I got pregnant lol. After my son was born it eventually went back to me wanting sex again. Now, with this pregnancy I just want to be with him 24/7 and I want him so much lol like my sex drive is high and he’s always tired so now I’m getting oay back lmaooo I don’t get mad though because when we do it it’s amazing lol. You will eventually get back to it but your hormones rn is making you not want to.
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Brittany
1 Jun 2023

Is it okay to have sex a lot while pregnant and is it okay to lay on your stomach during sex I’m a new mom and these things worry me.

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Stephanie
It’s safe to have sex while pregnant unless dr says otherwise. My fiancé is terrified thinking he’ll hurt the baby, took some convincing after finding out we were pregnant 😂
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Brittany
So it’s safe to lay on your stomach as well ? It jus worries me at times
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Jade
24 May 2023

You know what’s not talked about enough how uncomfortable it is to lay while pregnant. I am never comfortable

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Brittany
It only gets worse 😭 I’m 23w and it’s starting to feel like there’s a bowling ball weighing down my pelvis no matter how I lay and it’s so uncomfortable
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Thomasia
I literally can only sleep on my stomach comfortably 13 weeks every other position leaves me aching
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