Sexuality during pregnancy: we tell you everything!
How is sexuality impacted by pregnancy?
Sexuality during pregnancy is important for the fulfillment of the couple and the mother-to-be. Sex does not pose any danger to the future baby, but desire can be altered. Discover our advice for continuing to have a fulfilling sex life.
Making love while pregnant, a source of many questions
There are many preconceived ideas about sexuality during pregnancy, and future parents often ask themselves many questions: can penetration harm the baby? Does sperm trigger labor? If there are some contraindications to sexual intercourse during pregnancy , they are few. There are just a few positions that will be impossible for you to do: it's time to let your imagination run wild.
Sex and pregnancy: different relationships and positions
Pregnancy brings physical and psychological changes to women. With this pretty belly that rounds out over the days, the couple must adapt and explore a new sexuality. It is time to appreciate certain positions even more, such as the Amazon position . Indeed, sexual practices during pregnancy are a little different, given the bodily changes. With your belly that is getting bigger and bigger, not all positions are on the agenda. It becomes necessary to find new, more suitable ways to have pleasure, via sexual intercourse, as sensual as it is comfortable.
One of the favorite positions during pregnancy for all couples is, unsurprisingly, the most suitable for women's curves: the little spoon.
Pregnant libido: variations in desire
During the first trimester of pregnancy , your libido can, once again, experience big ups and very small downs! The cause: hormonal upheaval, but also the fatigue and stress of the future mother... Or even the future co-parent! The situation is indeed only temporary, your libido will probably be at its best between the fourth and sixth month of pregnancy. Of course, each pregnancy is different, and there are no rules when it comes to sexuality.
After birth, remember that resuming an intense sex life can take a little time, and may not return until several months after giving birth. The important thing is to maintain real tenderness with your partner, moments of cuddles, signs of love. You will see that there are many ways to fully experience your sexuality during and after pregnancy.
Future Co-Parent's Sexual Desire During Pregnancy
Let's not forget that pregnancy is also a time of great upheaval for partners. Seeing your wife pregnant can have a destabilizing, even frightening effect . This woman with whom the future co-parent shared carnal pleasures is no longer alone: there are three of you now, including the future baby. Many couples feel like they are being watched, which can disrupt their sexuality. Some people even have incestuous feelings during sexual intercourse with their pregnant partner. It is important that each person communicates their feelings to the other, so as not to let the situation take hold.