Sexuality during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a period during which sexuality often changes. What is changing? How to have a fulfilling sexuality? What contraindications for sex during pregnancy? The answers.
Summary
Setting up a new sexuality during pregnancy
Evolution of desire during pregnancy
Evolutions of pleasure and orgasm during pregnancy
Sexuality during pregnancy: risky and contraindicated sex
Sexuality during pregnancy: STDs and other infections
Sexuality during pregnancy: practical advice
Setting up a new sexuality during pregnancy
In the pregnant woman , there is always an erotic sexuality , but also appears a sexuality of woman-mother (and also of partner-dad) with, for each, a different emotional experience , and concerns related to the pregnancy and the baby . It is quite normal for activity and sexual behavior to change during pregnancy . Moreover, the sexual interest can decrease or, on the contrary, increase, according to its stage.
In any case, the fear of harming the child should no longer be a pretext for restricting relationships. Stop the misconceptions : some think that the child is somehow witness to sex , others imagine that the penetration could hurt the baby ... This is false. In reality, the fetus is well protected inside the amniotic sac in the uterus; a mucous plug located at the level of the cervix separates it from the vaginal cavity. Your child is in no danger and you can continue to have sex until the end of pregnancy without any problem.
However, as your belly rounds, some positions will become impossible to do. The opportunity to give free rein to his imagination!
In addition, abstinence has no reason to be during a normal pregnancy (except contraindication). On the contrary, pursuing sexual activity during pregnancy strengthens the couple's relationship , prepares a balanced child and reduces the risk of sexual problems in the period following the birth.
Evolution of desire during pregnancy
LIBIDO DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER
Desire often decreases during the first trimester of pregnancy. The strain , the nausea , the drowsiness does not promote sexual interest. Moreover, on the emotional level , the woman lives very strongly this new experience of the presence of the child in her. The couple is still under the influence of the announcement of the pregnancy.
On the other hand, the fear of miscarriage related to sexual intercourse may influence desire during this period, but this fear is unfounded : at this stage, miscarriages are the result of chromosomal abnormalities of the embryo.
LIBIDO DURING THE SECOND TRIMESTER
During the second trimester , desire varies from woman to woman. If the sensation of well-being and the disappearance of the evils of the pregnancy favor the libido , the corporal modifications, the weight gain, the socio-family image of the pregnant woman, especially for the man the image of woman -mamma, are all factors that can on the contrary inhibit the desire .
In addition, some degree of vaginal dryness can be observed. The penetration may be less pleasant, even painful, increasing the fear of damaging the baby and decreasing the desire .
In the end, many women have greater desire and sexual activity than before pregnancy . But for others, the drop in desire observed during the first trimester continues during the second.
LIBIDO DURING THE THIRD TRIMESTER
The third trimester is often associated with sexual disinterest . Body changes are sharper. Relationships can become uncomfortable. An orgasm can trigger uterine contractions (assimilated, in women, to the risk of premature birth), encouraging them to avoid wanting to repeat this experience.
In the month before delivery , sexual activity is often reduced: to the physical reasons already mentioned are added the increased fear of starting childbirth . In reality, in the majority of cases, reports can be continued without harm until the last days of pregnancy.
Of course, the frequencies of activity and sexual intercourse change along with desire. With regard to the sexuality of fathers, very few objective data exist. One can easily imagine psychological difficulties related to this new situation to which they must adapt with the presence of the child inside the woman.
Evolutions of pleasure and orgasm during pregnancy
The changes in pleasure and orgasm during pregnancy are very variable from one woman to another and can not be schematized. Some women consider them weaker during pregnancy. Others report stronger feelings . Some say they had their first orgasm during pregnancy (especially during the third trimester). Some experience an orgasm during childbirth ...
It is important to understand that these are natural variants , revealed by answers to questionnaires, by the experience of doctors ... There are no standards in this area . If it is rather recommended to continue sexual relations during a normal pregnancy , there is no reason to feel guilty of a decrease in desire or pleasure .
Sexuality during pregnancy: risky and contraindicated sex
Some women or men fear (wrongly) that intercourse is harmful for pregnancy. The results of the various objective studies allow the following conclusions:
The duration of pregnancy is not correlated with the frequency of sexual intercourse . They can not shorten it.
There is no significant association between sexual activity and the risk of preterm birth .
Thus, when a pregnancy proceeds normally, sexual activity can be continued. If a problem arises, it is necessary to take the advice of a specialist and ask him about the risks related to the continuation of the reports.
Indeed, certain situations can lead to contraindications of sexual intercourse , in case of:
Threat of severe premature delivery : when there are significant uterine contractions that modify the cervix, with a threat of premature delivery;
Placenta previa : if the placenta is previa, that is to say it covers the cervix, the risk would then be to cause bleeding;
During the crack of the water pocket , reports are impossible because the risk of infection is important.
On the other hand, if you miss the term , you will sometimes be advised to have sex to try to start the delivery : the semen contains prostaglandins that act to promote the opening of the cervix and cause contractions uterine. If this method has never been the subject of serious studies and despite doubtful efficiency, it can not harm either the mother or the child!
Sexuality during pregnancy: STDs and other infections
AIDS (HIV)
In a mother who is HIV + but treated, the risk of transmitting the virus to the child is currently less than 1%. This implies that pregnancy is taken care of by a specialized team. However, you must continue to use condoms to protect your partner .
HERPES
In case of recent genital herpes , there is a risk of contamination of the baby's eyes with the virus during delivery , which could lead to serious complications ( herpetic keratitis ). This can lead to a caesarean section to avoid any risk of eye contact with the virus.
If the partner is a carrier of genital herpes , abstain because condoms do not fully protect. Often, the pain of herpes outbreak is often enough to remove any desire.
OTHER INFECTIONS
The "mundane" urinary tract infections or vaginal seem no more common in women who have sex during pregnancy . However, the occurrence of symptoms suggestive of an infection (abnormal flow, urinary or vaginal burns ...) should lead you to consult.
Also, it is recommended to avoid any report that may be contaminating chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases . If in doubt, it is advisable to ask the partner for analysis .
Sexuality during pregnancy: practical advice
There is no reason to stop sex during a normal pregnancy.
SEX WITHOUT PENETRATION
If for any reason (complications of pregnancy, refusal or blocking of one of the two partners, ...), intercourse with intercourse should be interrupted , it would be important to pursue a sexual intercourse without penetration : caresses, sexual games , masturbations ... This makes love complicity last , maintains an intimacy and a balanced relationship that will be beneficial to the family balance after the arrival of the baby and the resumption of intercourse after delivery .
Psychologists consider that the continuation of a relationship during pregnancy is important for the establishment of an adequate triangulation of the future family (the family relationship would be less likely to be unbalanced by a hypertrophy of the mother-child link to the detriment of the link conjugal).
POSITIONS DURING PREGNANCY
With pregnancy advancing, some positions may become uncomfortable . It will be necessary to avoid all those where the woman would feel "crushed" by the weight of the man or those where the woman is on the stomach. For example :
The classic position of the " missionary " (the man above the woman, herself on the back) can be continued long enough . In reality, as long as the man can avoid weighing on the belly of his partner by raising his body by a support on the hands.
The dominant female position , astride, becomes one of the least uncomfortable and most appreciated , limiting if necessary the depth of the penetration.
The lateral positions are also more comfortable for the woman (especially at the end of pregnancy).
In any case, with common sense and a little curiosity, couples are able to find the most comfortable positions for them! To learn more, read our article " Positions during pregnancy ".
SENSITIVE BREASTS
During pregnancy, the breasts can become sensitive , even painful , because under tension. Should this be the case, it should be taken into account when hugging or choosing positions .
Note: this phenomenon disappears in the 2 nd or 3 rd trimester of pregnancy because, at this stage the breasts react differently to sexual arousal
VAGINAL DRYNESS
In case of vaginal dryness , penetration may become less pleasant. The use of a lubricant would suffice to remedy it.
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