Sex And Pregnancy – Should You Do It?

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Common questions many newly pregnant couples have include, “What will pregnancy do to our sex life? Will I be able to have sex? If so will it be as good? Will I even be interested?” These are of course important questions and the topic can certainly impact the relationship you have with your partner. You’ll be happy to know that for the most part, it is perfectly normal and safe to have sex during pregnancy.

It is however important to note that there are few instances in which having sex during pregnancy is generally not advised. In many cases, women have noticed that sex during pregnancy has actually helped to develop their bond with their partner. Couples have also reported that their sex life has in fact improved during pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy cannot only affect one’s own physical relationship, but their emotional one as well.

Although sex during pregnancy can be positive for some, it can also be negative for others. Some women simply do not want to have sex during pregnancy and they report that their sexual desire and activity decreases during this time. This situations is normal and should definitely be discussed with your partner to come up with something that works for you.

In general, during the first trimester of pregnancy, sex is generally safe although some women report that because of nausea and vomiting, they are simply not in the mood. During the second trimester of pregnancy when the nausea and vomiting issues have abated, sex is generally considered safe for most couples unless one’s doctor has stated otherwise. Reasons for refraining from sex during pregnancy include having a short cervix or being a risk of early delivery. It is well known that many people advise having sex near or around one’s due date to stimulate labor. The scientific evidence of this claim is not exactly clear but it may not be bad advice and is something that many couples actually do.

Has having sex close to the time of labor helped stimulate labor for you? Let us know in the comments section below!