Sex During Pregnancy

Most women find that their bodies grow unwieldy and large during pregnancy. Many women are surprised to find that their sex drive actually increases during pregnancy, particularly during the second trimester.
Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
Sex is safe during pregnancy provided you have a low risk pregnancy with few complications. If you should avoid sex for any reason at all, your doctor will let you know. Most women can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling intimate relationship throughout their pregnancy, right up until their delivery date.
Will I Enjoy Sex During Pregnancy?
Surprisingly, many women find that they are more sexually aroused during their second trimester than they were prior to pregnancy. The increased blood flow to the vaginal and a woman’s growing bosom often results in a heightened sense of self and sexual arousal.

When morning sickness and fatigue often get in the way of love making, most women will shy away from sexual relations during their first trimester. During the third trimester, some women find themselves uncomfortably large and prefer not to be intimate, whereas others continue having intercourse right up until they go into labor.
Will Sex Hurt the Baby?
One of the most common concerns of fathers to be is that sex will hurt the baby. If your husband is overly concerned about having sex during pregnancy, have him join you at your prenatal visits.
When it comes to sex and pregnancy, partners often react very individually. While some men find the site of their wife’s blossoming body a true turn on, others are ambivalent or even a little turned off by pregnancy. It is important that you are open, communicative and honest with your partner about your needs during pregnancy, and try not to take any emotions your partner may be feeling personally.
Remember that pregnancy is often an emotional roller coaster, and your husband or partner may be more concerned that you might react differently, or may be scared of the idea of having a family in general. Some men have a difficult time being intimate with their wives even when they recognize that they will not harm the baby, because they feel another presence is in the room.
That said, many men and women have remarkable sexual relationships throughout their pregnancy. Even if you do not engage in intercourse with your husband, it is important that the two of you work on nurturing your relationship throughout your pregnancy. Foot rubs, kissing, back rubs and holding hands are all excellent ways to share some intimacy without actually engaging in intercourse.
The best way you can ensure that you and your partner remain close during your pregnancy is to check in with your partner on occasion. Inform them of your needs, let them know where you are coming from and what you want or need from them.
Positioning
If you and your partner are interested in maintaining a healthy sexual relationship during pregnancy, then undoubtedly you must be wondering what positions will work best for you as your belly expands and grows. Try flipping over, woman on top and even lying next to one another during your pregnancy.

Most women find that their bodies grow unwieldy and large during pregnancy. Many women are surprised to find that their sex drive actually increases during pregnancy, particularly during the second trimester. Sex is safe during pregnancy provided you have a low risk pregnancy with few complications. If your husband is overly concerned about having sex during pregnancy, have him join you at your prenatal visits. Partners often react very individually when it comes to sex and pregnancy.