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2 Apr 2024

Sex Drive During Pregnancy

Pregnancy
Sexuality and pregnancy
Sex Drive During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings about various physical and emotional changes. And it's common for sexual desires and preferences to fluctuate during this time!
Factors Influencing Sex Drive 🛏
Several factors can influence your sex drive during pregnancy:
  1. Hormonal Changes: Fluctuations in hormone levels, such as increased estrogen and progesterone, can affect your sexual desire. While some women experience heightened libido, others may notice a decrease in their sex drive.
  2. Physical Discomfort: As your body undergoes changes to accommodate your growing baby, you may experience physical discomfort or fatigue, which can impact your sexual desire.
  3. Emotional Changes: Pregnancy can bring about a range of emotions, including anxiety, stress, and mood swings, which can affect your interest in sexual activity.
  4. Body Image: Changes in your body shape and weight gain during pregnancy can sometimes impact your self-confidence and body image, which may influence your comfort level with sexual intimacy.
Nurturing Your Sexual Well-being 🫧
  1. Open Communication: Share your feelings, desires, and concerns with your partner.
  2. Exploration and Creativity: Embrace new ways of connecting and being intimate with your partner that prioritize comfort and pleasure. This may involve trying different positions or engaging in non-penetrative forms of intimacy!
  3. Self-Care: Prioritize self-care to enhance overall well-being, which can positively impact your sexual desire. Engage in activities that promote relaxation and self-confidence, such as taking warm baths, practicing mindfulness, or indulging in massages.
  4. Seek Professional Guidance: If you're experiencing significant changes in your sex drive or have concerns about your sexual well-being during pregnancy, don't hesitate to consult with your healthcare provider.
Partner Support and Understanding 🏩
Your partner plays a crucial role in supporting your sexual well-being during pregnancy. Here are some ways they can provide support:
  1. Patience and Understanding: Encourage open dialogue and understanding about the changes in your sex drive. Let your partner know that these changes are normal and not a reflection of their desirability.
  2. Intimacy Beyond Sex: Emphasize the importance of emotional connection and intimacy that extends beyond sexual intercourse. Focus on bonding activities, such as cuddling, kissing, or engaging in shared interests, that can strengthen your connection.
  3. Educate and Involve: Share information about pregnancy-related changes in sex drive with your partner. Educating them about the physical and emotional aspects can foster empathy and create a supportive environment.
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Rachel
8 Feb 2024

Does anyone else have basically zero sex drive during their first trimester? I’m 7.5 weeks and it’s literally the last thing on my mind. I feel bad for my husband 😂😩

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mariya
me! im 7 weeks 3 days!!
27 Mar 2024

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Rachel
That makes me feel better!
27 Mar 2024

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Vee
23 Sep 2023

Hey ladies . Need a few opinions. Your boyfriends , husbands or baby father ever said they sex drive is off due to you being pregnant? Because I happen to always be horny but my partner claims his sex drive is off cuz I’m pregnant .. thoughts anyone .. please!

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Jazmen
Yes. My oldest kid dad thought the baby would touch his Dick. 😂
27 Mar 2024

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Vee
Lol 😂 wow ! I was told they dick is nowhere near the baby . Baby is in sac & protected . There’s just certain positions that can’t be done anymore.
27 Mar 2024

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Jayla
30 Jul 2023

Hey moms. I have a quick question for everyone who has one or more previous children. For my first pregnancy, I was pregnant with a little girl and my sex drive was through the roof. With this pregnancy, I can’t even think about sex or anything related to it without me getting nauseous and wanting to throw up. Has anyone ever experienced this and if so what did you end up having? Everyone says that if I’m pregnant with a boy, my sex drive will go down, but I’ve never experienced anything like this before. Normally I have a really high sex drive even when I’m not pregnant. Please help!!

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Victoria
Same thing happened to me. 1st born sex drive thru the roof, pregnant with another girl and just not feeling it as much. Hoping it gets better further along.
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Jayla
Good luck mama! So your first one is a girl? Sometimes I feel like my fiancé can’t even touch me or I’ll gag. He’s the father of my first also.
27 Mar 2024

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Christiana
12 Jun 2023

I'm feeling a little guilty because it seems like all I want from my hubby is sex. Are there any ways you can decrease your sex drive during pregnancy? Am I alone ladies with this subject?

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Jaslyne
Definitely not!! I gave the Mr a few days off but ummmm yea we’re about to enjoy this hahaha 🤣
27 Mar 2024

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Christiana
I understand 😂
27 Mar 2024

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Sara
5 Dec 2022

Did any of you mama's lose their sex drive completely during pregnancy? I feel like it should be normal but I feel bad for my partner I always tell him im not in the mood because literally I don't feel any urge at all. Someone please help put my mind at ease.

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Goddess_94
I feel the same. I'm not sure why it happens. Maybe because we're getting bigger and with every other symptom it's just not a high priority. All that moving around and stuff. Lol it just seems like too much
27 Mar 2024

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Stephanie
Lmao I was. Like that too.. Still am it's kinda going away tho but still not so much in the mood I guess it's normal.. Is it? 🤣🤣🤣
27 Mar 2024

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Monaa
17 Aug 2022

I know some women experience low sex drive during their pregnancy and I know I would dread that but BABY... The increase in sex drive this pregnancy has given me is crazy!!! Like frfr my babydad can't catch a break! He thinks it's funny and loves it but y'all I think I need help! Like this ain't normal! 😫

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Alicia
🤣 I’m the same way, my man be like again already? I be feeling bad sometimes , but oh well 🤷🏽‍♀️😉
27 Mar 2024

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Porscccc
Enjoy that shit now. When you reach your 3rd trimester, you won't even want to look at a penis 😂😭
27 Mar 2024

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Faith
11 Jun 2022

Okay this may be tmi but I'm so curious. I've always had a lower sometimes even non existent sex drive due to past traumas. But as long as I've pregnant my sex drive has absolutely sky rocketed. Anyone else????

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Milena
I have a pretty high sex drive in general, but it's a whole new level when I'm pregnant 😅
27 Mar 2024

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Brittanie
10 Jun 2022

My poor fiancé….I have had ZERO sex drive since getting pregnant. Poor thing😂

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India
When it hit your it hits 😭😭😭 I was like that
27 Mar 2024

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Angelica
I’ve been like that too.
27 Mar 2024

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india
1 May 2022

How is pregnancy making y’all sex drive ? I been real sexually frustrated wen I don’t get it right wen I want it 🥲like it’s one of my cravings at this point 😭

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Shirley
I swear I get highly upset
27 Mar 2024

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india
Fr be ready to throw a whole fit I feel like I’m getting so spoiled during this pregnancy
27 Mar 2024

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Chabeli
2 Feb 2022

Has anyone else experienced a low sex drive during pregnancy? I feel bad for my husband but I truly have zero sex drive. And that's super weird to me because I am the type of person that wants sex every single day! And so did my husband! Now he wants it all the time and I don't. We did it and I can't even orgasm. I just want to know if I'm not alone on this.

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Tania
Your not alone.
27 Mar 2024

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Amber
At first I didn't have one at all but I do now and I'm. Almost 17 weeks or I will be thrusday some women get there's back later in in the 2nd trimester or in there third. Every mom is different tho
27 Mar 2024

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