"Can I have sex during pregnancy?" - a question that, along with many others, are asked by almost all couples when they are expecting a baby. The intensity of sexual desire within 9 months changes regularly and depends not only on the woman's well-being, but also on the trimester.
Sex during the first trimester of pregnancy
With the onset of the 1st trimester, many women become less active sexually. This is due to changes in the body. Feeling unwell and toxicosis also play a significant role in weakening sexual desires. In addition, women are afraid of harming the baby, therefore, at a subconscious level, they have to stifle their craving for love joys. Physiology says the opposite: constant sex at an early stage causes vivid sensations from love pleasures and does not harm the fetus. The female genitals become much more sensitive due to the active rush of blood. Thanks to these phenomena, a woman is able to experience sexual desire and achieve satisfaction.
Sex during the second trimester of pregnancy
14-28 weeks is the period when the expectant mother gradually gets used to the changes that are taking place in her body. Thanks to the hormonal surge, the pregnant woman is increasingly experiencing a craving for sex, but still restricts herself in sexual intercourse, citing the fact that the penetration of the penis can harm the child, and muscle contraction is fraught with complications. So is it ok to have sex in the second trimester? Nature is smart - it has taken care a long time ago to protect the fetus, so it will be reliably protected from the "invasion" of the genital organ.
Sex during the third trimester of pregnancy
When the 30th week comes, having sex during pregnancy is difficult only in the sense that it becomes not so easy to choose the right position to prevent pressure on the noticeably rounded tummy. Now partners need to pay attention to foreplay in order to reach orgasm faster.
Can sex lead to miscarriage?
It is believed that orgasm promotes uterine contractions, which can lead to miscarriage or pre-delivery. Is it true?
Yes, orgasm leads to muscle contraction. However, the uterus is a reproductive organ that contracts throughout a woman's life - pregnancy is no special exception. This process helps the muscle tissue retain its elasticity and firmness, which is very important during childbirth.
If the fetus has not yet passed all stages of maturation, and the uterus is not ready for the onset of labor, its contraction at the time of intercourse is not able to provoke an abortion. Numerous studies confirm that orgasm has a positive effect on the condition of the fetus. This is primarily due to the release of the hormone endorphin, called the hormone of happiness, into the bloodstream.
