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2 Apr 2024

Intimacy Without Intercourse

Pregnancy
Sexuality and pregnancy
Intimacy Without Intercourse: Alternative Ways to Connect With Your Partner During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, physical intimacy with your partner goes beyond sexual intercourse.
While some women may experience changes in their bodies or have certain restrictions, it's essential to find alternative ways to connect and maintain intimacy.
Embrace Non-Sexual Touch 🤝
  1. Cuddle and snuggle: Physical touch, such as cuddling and snuggling, can release oxytocin, the "love hormone," which promotes bonding and reduces stress. Enjoy intimate moments of closeness by simply holding each other, cuddling on the couch, or lying together in bed.
  2. Give and receive massages: Massage is a wonderful way to relax, relieve tension, and enhance emotional connection. Take turns giving each other gentle massages using a soothing oil or lotion. Focus on areas that feel tense or achy, such as the back, shoulders, or feet.
  3. Engage in gentle caressing: Explore the power of touch by gently caressing each other's bodies. Run your fingers along your partner's arms, legs, or back. Pay attention to areas that bring comfort and pleasure.
Deepen Emotional Connection 🤗
  1. Engage in deep conversations: Take the time to share your thoughts, dreams, and fears with your partner. Talk about your expectations, hopes, and aspirations for parenthood.
  2. Practice active listening: Show genuine interest in your partner's experiences and emotions. Practice active listening by giving your full attention, maintaining eye contact, and empathetically responding to their thoughts and feelings.
  3. Express appreciation and gratitude: Take moments to express your appreciation and gratitude for each other. Acknowledge the love, support, and understanding your partner provides during this transformative time.
Explore Sensual Activities 🫶
  1. Engage in sensual touch: Sensual touch focuses on pleasurable sensations rather than sexual penetration. Explore different ways to stimulate and arouse each other's bodies through gentle touch, caresses, and kisses.
  2. Try guided meditation or relaxation techniques: Incorporate relaxation techniques into your intimate moments. Explore guided meditation or deep breathing exercises together to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
  3. Share in sensual activities: Engage in activities that bring pleasure to both of you, such as taking baths together, sharing a romantic meal, or dancing to soft music.
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Samiiah
13 May 2023

this might be tmi but .. i be craving sex / intimacy so bad. but im single & i dont want it from just anybody.

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Dawn
Get you a toy sis. Works the same
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Samiiah
i spent $80 on a vibrator . & i have some dildos , including the machine that actually moves on its own to mimic sex , but im talking aboutt just being touched . kissed . skin to skin 😂😂 a mans touch . i havent had sex since i got pregnant back in february. but i can say that when i do use a vibrator it helps me not crave sex after having an orgasm. and the dildos dont turn me on or keep me wet so i barely use them.
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Shannon
10 Aug 2022

*TW- MENTIONS OF SEX AND BODILY FLUID!!!* (just forewarning people before they read on) TMI moment ladies, but just curious. So I am 32W+3 and I had intercourse for the first time in a couple of months, I have a low sexual libido so it isn’t uncommon for me to go a while without intercourse, and now I am really sore down there. We did try a new position so it may be that but I was just curious if any of you ladies have experienced painful intercourse during your 3rd trimester? It’s not painful to the point that I am worried just painful when I go to the bathroom or if my body releases quite a bit of discharge. And it’s more of just an uncomfortable feeling, not so much pain.

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Melissa
Is it like burning?
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Karen
11 Jun 2022

I was spotting yesterday during the day with sticky flu but later night it stopped and I had intercourse with my partner without protection but no Sperm came out of me is it normal ?

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Karen
Yes I spot not always but sometimes but since it has never happen usually is like right away or next day it comes out but Today was different
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Tiffany
7 May 2022

Sex is starting to feel like a punishment lol I enjoy the intimacy with my man but my vagina is like stoooooop!!¡!

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Emily
I've been on this energy for months with my husband!!! Baby boy does not enjoy it at all. So...we are at a stand still basically 😆
27 Mar 2024

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Tiffany
It's a once a week, maybe even that for me and hubby....but as time goes on I'm noticing that my body doesn't like the penetration stuff lol
27 Mar 2024

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