MM Relationships
> Hitting the G-spot!
The fact that your body is producing more blood is also good news on the orgasm front as orgasms are powered by blood. During pregnancy, you may find that you reach orgasm more quickly or more slowly than usual and many women find that their orgasms increase in intensity. This may be as a result of increased blood flow to the pelvic area, which can make the clitoris and vagina more sensitive and consequently heighten the sensation. You may also have more vaginal discharge or moistness, which could be a plus. (Just FYI - when you have an orgasm, your baby is unaware of what you are doing, but it will experience your hormone rush, so orgasms are generally very good for both of you!)
A new you!
Let’s face it – there aren’t many men, who don’t find big breasts and Barbie-like curves attractive! That’s why a pregnant woman’s body can provide many men with the ultimate turn-on. During pregnancy, your breasts may feel tingly, tender, and unusually sensitive to touch. This heightened sensitivity may be a turn-off and you may not want your breasts touched at all. Alternatively, however, both he – and you – may find that you’re so taken with your new boobs that he can’t keep his hands off them!
Take your positions!
During pregnancy, you may have to experiment to find the sexual position that’s best for you. During the first three months of pregnancy the foetus takes up very little space in the womb, but, once the stomach starts to grow, sex can feel a little uncomfortable if the man is on top, so it’s best to find other sexual positions. By experimenting, you may also find new positions that you continue to use post- pregnancy. Creativity is the name of the game. The missionary position (man on top) becomes increasingly difficult
as your pregnancy progresses. If you do use this position after the first trimester, wedge a pillow under you so you're tilted and not lying flat on your back. Also, get your partner to support himself so that his weight is not on your abdomen.
About hurting the baby
Don’t worry about your baby being ‘hit’ by the penis once its head is engaged in the pelvis. For a start, the foetus lies safely in the womb and occasional movement, contact or orgasms cannot cause it harm. During orgasm, the womb will contract more than usual, but not to the same extent as it does just before delivery. Also, your baby is fully protected by the amniotic sac (the thin-walled bag that holds the foetus and surrounding fluid) and the strong muscles of the uterus. There's also a thick mucus plug that seals the cervix and helps guard against infection. The penis doesn’t come into contact with the foetus during sex. So, put simply, sex won't hurt your baby at all.
About miscarrying
Sex won’t make you miscarry. As long as your pregnancy is normal and without complications, then sex – and orgasms – are both perfectly safe.
About sex bringing on labour Some women also fear that intercourse during pregnancy will bring on labour. That’s because sex is sometimes recommended as a way of inducing labour (semen is rich in prostaglandins: the chemicals used for inductions) - but it only works in this way at the 40-week stage, so don’t worry.
When sex is a no-no
Always speak to your GP or midwife if you have any questions or concerns about sex, particularly if you're unsure whether you need to abstain, or if you have fears about the baby's safety. If your healthcare provider anticipates any significant complications with your pregnancy, he or she is likely to advise against sexual intercourse.
6 Modernmum
Experiment as a couple to make sex
relaxing and pleasurable for both of you
The 'woman-on-top' position allows you to
control the depth of penetration and most of the movement. This position will also permit you to go as fast or as slow as you like, while still controlling the depth of the penis.
Oh, blow!
For the most part oral sex during pregnancy is fine. Licking is fine, but your partner shouldn't blow into your genital area as forcing or blowing air into the vagina could cause an air embolism (a bubble of air that gets into your blood circulation). This is a very rare occurrence, but it could be life threatening for you or your baby.
Building a closer connection
There’s no doubt that there will be some degree of change in your sex life during pregnancy. Open communication is generally the key to a satisfying and safe sexual relationship during pregnancy, one which will increase your levels of intimacy. The proof of your intimacy with your partner is already there in your tummy, but, if you find that you are losing your desire and motivation for sex – particularly later on in the pregnancy - then you and your partner need to keep the lines of communication open. Experiment as a couple to make sex relaxing and pleasurable for both of you. Talking to each other about ways of
satisfying your need for intimacy, such as kissing or petting, will also ensure that you can strengthen the bond between you and eventually make sex even more passionate and more meaningful than ever!
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84
