Enjoy sex during pregnancy. Can pregnancy and sex go hand in hand? Yes they can, because great sex requires a flexibility of thought, and a willingness to discover the unknown.
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of a woman's life, but that doesn't mean putting a lid on one's sexual desires. Yet, sex during pregnancy remains a big taboo. A study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that sex may actually be beneficial in encouraging pregnancies to go full-term.
"During the first trimester we avoided having intercourse as it was a strict no no from my gynecologist. But yes, intimate the sensations seemed heightened, despite the initial, 'Oh my gosh, are we going to hurt the baby?' Now in the second trimester, it's becoming a little more awkward, especially now that I'm showing. We've had to adjust a little bit, position-wise, but the intimacy hasn't changed," says Renuka Roy (name changed), a marketing executive with a MNC.
Change is quite evident, both physically and emotionally during pregnancy. There is also a change in one's innate beliefs. Women may feel large and uncomfortable, whereas men generally find the pregnant body very erotic and desirable. Dr. Rajan B Bhonsle, Hon. Prof & HOD Dept of Sexual Medicine KEM Hospital explains, "The first three months are very delicate and we advise no sex. Intercourse and intimacy are two very different things. Getting intimate is advised, but definitely not intercourse. Moreover, one should try and understand the emotional changes a woman undergoes. The desire to be a mother is very high in her. At this stage, there is also an increase in vaginal lubrication."
"Due to some medical problem, my doctor advised me to abstain from intercourse. Even having an orgasm was banned at week 15. Now I am in my second trimester and I think the lack of sex has created a distance between me and my husband. I am afraid we won't get the magic back when there's a newborn baby in the house" affirms Nishta Chopra, a teacher.
"The hormonal fluctuations in a woman during pregnancy also play an important part in her reactions to making love, as do the trimesters. Many women are too fatigued and nauseated to be interested in sex during the first trimester, while the second trimester brings on a new sense of delight as her abdomen grows, and again later in the third trimester the desire may wane," explains Dr. Bhonsle
One should clearly understand that sex and sexuality are very different entities and a woman can express her sexuality even without having actual sexual intercourse. A couple may choose to give each other sexual and sensual pleasures like kissing, cuddling and caressing to bring each other closer.
Sex positions:
A pregnant woman is very fragile; therefore, sex during pregnancy is something that has to be handled with great
care. Dr. Bhonsle elucidates, "the woman on top is always a safe position. The man on top is not recommended as its might hurt the woman's belly. The spoon position is also advised in this period.
The most important thing is that the man should respect his partner's body which is going through phenomenal changes and take special care of her". Apart from these reccomendations, Dr Bhonsle strongly advices, "staying away from oral sex (cunnilingus) as it may be harmful for the woman. There is a fear of air been blown in the vagina."
As a general rule, a good position for sex during pregnancy is one where:
Both partners are physically comfortable.
The position should allow for the kind of sex and physical contact you want to have.
Both partners must avoid putting pressure on a woman's uterus, or a partner's full weight on the pregnant belly.
There are many positions that are more comfortable. Few of them are:
Woman on top
Spooning (Man behind woman, rear entry)
Hands and Knees
Sexual practices during pregnancy will depend on:
Your previous beliefs about sex
Physical aspects of your pregnancy
Emotional aspects of your pregnancy
Or more bluntly put, whatever works!
When not to have sex and/or orgasms during pregnancy:
Your practitioner has advised against it
You have a history of premature birth or labor
Placenta previa (where part of the placenta is covering the cervix)
Your water has broken
You are currently experiencing bleeding
You or your partner is affected by STD
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of a woman's life, but that doesn't mean putting a lid on one's sexual desires. Yet, sex during pregnancy remains a big taboo. A study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that sex may actually be beneficial in encouraging pregnancies to go full-term.
"During the first trimester we avoided having intercourse as it was a strict no no from my gynecologist. But yes, intimate the sensations seemed heightened, despite the initial, 'Oh my gosh, are we going to hurt the baby?' Now in the second trimester, it's becoming a little more awkward, especially now that I'm showing. We've had to adjust a little bit, position-wise, but the intimacy hasn't changed," says Renuka Roy (name changed), a marketing executive with a MNC.
Change is quite evident, both physically and emotionally during pregnancy. There is also a change in one's innate beliefs. Women may feel large and uncomfortable, whereas men generally find the pregnant body very erotic and desirable. Dr. Rajan B Bhonsle, Hon. Prof & HOD Dept of Sexual Medicine KEM Hospital explains, "The first three months are very delicate and we advise no sex. Intercourse and intimacy are two very different things. Getting intimate is advised, but definitely not intercourse. Moreover, one should try and understand the emotional changes a woman undergoes. The desire to be a mother is very high in her. At this stage, there is also an increase in vaginal lubrication."
"Due to some medical problem, my doctor advised me to abstain from intercourse. Even having an orgasm was banned at week 15. Now I am in my second trimester and I think the lack of sex has created a distance between me and my husband. I am afraid we won't get the magic back when there's a newborn baby in the house" affirms Nishta Chopra, a teacher.
"The hormonal fluctuations in a woman during pregnancy also play an important part in her reactions to making love, as do the trimesters. Many women are too fatigued and nauseated to be interested in sex during the first trimester, while the second trimester brings on a new sense of delight as her abdomen grows, and again later in the third trimester the desire may wane," explains Dr. Bhonsle
One should clearly understand that sex and sexuality are very different entities and a woman can express her sexuality even without having actual sexual intercourse. A couple may choose to give each other sexual and sensual pleasures like kissing, cuddling and caressing to bring each other closer.
Sex positions:
A pregnant woman is very fragile; therefore, sex during pregnancy is something that has to be handled with great
The most important thing is that the man should respect his partner's body which is going through phenomenal changes and take special care of her". Apart from these reccomendations, Dr Bhonsle strongly advices, "staying away from oral sex (cunnilingus) as it may be harmful for the woman. There is a fear of air been blown in the vagina."
As a general rule, a good position for sex during pregnancy is one where:
Both partners are physically comfortable.
The position should allow for the kind of sex and physical contact you want to have.
Both partners must avoid putting pressure on a woman's uterus, or a partner's full weight on the pregnant belly.
There are many positions that are more comfortable. Few of them are:
Woman on top
Spooning (Man behind woman, rear entry)
Hands and Knees
Sexual practices during pregnancy will depend on:
Your previous beliefs about sex
Physical aspects of your pregnancy
Emotional aspects of your pregnancy
Or more bluntly put, whatever works!
When not to have sex and/or orgasms during pregnancy:
Your practitioner has advised against it
You have a history of premature birth or labor
Placenta previa (where part of the placenta is covering the cervix)
Your water has broken
You are currently experiencing bleeding
You or your partner is affected by STD
( indiatimes.com )
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