Sex During Pregnancy

Having a Baby? Your Sex Life Isn’t Over

So, you and your loved one are expecting a little one. Congratulations! Being new parents can hold some things in store, some frightening, others exciting, and still others extremely frustrating. Couples can go through any or all of several cycles when they discover that they will be parents. Some couples are afraid to have sex. Others may feel like one or both parties don’t feel like it.

Most couples feel lost at the thought of what to do, and afraid that their activities might hurt the growing baby. Luckily, there is no scientific evidence that shows that people should stop sexual activity when preparing for a baby. In order to keep the engine revved during pregnancy, read on for a few things to keep in mind.

Stay Communicating

Communication is the key to just about any relationship, sexual or otherwise. Once you and your partner have discovered that you are going to have a baby, things change and communication is even more critical. Don’t be afraid to talk to one another about when you do and do not feel like it, how to get in the mood, and what feels good as well as what does not. If you don’t communicate, you are setting yourself up for sexual failure during pregnancy.

Try to Be Understanding

Pregnancy can be disrupting for both men and women. Between miscommunication, hormonal fluctuations, medical procedures, and the trials of everyday life preparing to be parents sometimes sex isn’t in the cards for every single night. Whether you are the mother or father-to-be in the relationship, it is important to try and be understanding of these things. While sex is a critical component of a healthy relationship, it does not rule all. There are other ways to be intimate, and there are bound to be times during your pregnancy where you won’t be able to get it on as often as you might like.

Get Creative

Sometimes, it can be hard to get aroused during pregnancy—at least for the woman. She is undergoing so many hormone shifts that lubrication can be difficult to master, so there are a few options that you can try. The first option is to try something different. If you have never done anal play and are willing to try, give it a shot. If foreplay is normally something that you skip, consider re-incorporating it into your routine. Mix it up in order to get things moving along. If the wetness still isn’t there, chalk it up to a weird day for hormones and get some good lubricant.