Pregnancy is a great time to make love, because while expecting a baby, the female body becomes more sensitive to affection. However, there is no need to be inventive now, since intricate postures can lead to an abortion. Sexual positions should be selected so that there is no pressure on the stomach, and the woman does not worry about the unborn baby and only experiences positive emotions.
Sex during pregnancy: harm or benefit?
With the onset of pregnancy, the question of intimate life becomes especially relevant. When a temperamental husband demands from a pregnant wife the fulfillment of a conjugal duty, she only cares about whether making love will harm a developing child. Gynecologists are in a hurry to reassure expectant mothers, motivating the benefits of sex for their body with several reasons:
- during sex, endorphins are produced - hormones of happiness that have a positive effect on the nervous system of both the mother and the child, who even in the womb feels all the changes in her mood;
- no need to worry about contraception, because conception has already occurred, and you can immerse yourself in the sea of pleasure completely;
- having sex is the best workout for the muscles of the uterus preparing for childbirth.
However, lovemaking during pregnancy can be harmful if there is a threat of interruption, previa or low placental attachment, leakage of amniotic fluid, multiple pregnancies, or if a woman is not feeling well. Therefore, the husband should treat his wife's condition with understanding and not insist on an intimate relationship if she does not want it. As for non-traditional forms of sexual intercourse - oral and anal, they should also be abandoned, since when performing cunnilingus, air gets into the genital tract of a woman, which is dangerous with embolism and death, and having anal sex increases the risk of miscarriage even during the normal course of pregnancy.
Sexual positions for couples expecting a baby
Poses for making love during pregnancy must be taken so that there is no pressure on the growing belly. Of course, sex life will now not be as bright and intense as before, but you can still adapt to a new position and enjoy yourself.
One of the safest positions that can be used throughout pregnancy is the "man behind" position. In this case, the woman takes the knee-elbow position, and the man enters her from behind. His hands remain free, and he can caress his wife's breasts or clitoris.
Having sex on the side is usually practiced by couples in the second trimester, when the tummy is already beginning to deliver some inconvenience in bed. This position is both safe and not tiring - the woman simply lies on her left side and enjoys. The man is behind and caresses his wife with his hands.
Cowgirl pose is one of the common positions practiced by some couples right up to childbirth. However, you should not get carried away with it, since deep penetration of the penis can provoke a miscarriage. In addition, making love in this position implies feminine activity, and for a pregnant woman it can be exhausting.
Which of the poses to give preference, each couple must decide for itself, but it is necessary to take into account not only the size of the abdomen, but also the general condition of the woman, her sexual activity and the duration of pregnancy. Remember that the body of the expectant mother is a delicate flower that needs love and affection. And if a strict gynecologist has imposed a ban on intimate life for the entire period of pregnancy, it can be replaced with kisses and hugs, increased attention and increased care. A woman will appreciate this attitude more than having sex to the detriment of herself and the future baby.
