Pregnancy
Sex - It's a Wonderful Thing!
by Beverley Brooke
Mums
to be can often get worried about having sex while pregnant; well
there is no medical evidence that having sexual intercourse whilst
pregnant does any damage at all.
There
are a few cases where your GP may advise you about not having
intercourse:
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If you are Prone to miscarriages your GP may advise avoiding
intercourse for the first three months or at the times when
you would have been having your period when your hormones would
be at their lowest.
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You may be advised to avoid intercourse in the later stages
of pregnancy if you have a history of premature labour
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Your GP may advise you to avoid intercourse if you have a low
lying placenta
There
is no need to worry about your baby being harmed by the penetration
of the penis as it is well protected. This protection comes from
the Muscular wall of the uterus, from the mucus plug that seals
the neck of the uterus, and from the bag of waters.
Sexual
intercourse will not start labour if the body is not ready. However,
if your baby is overdue, arousal of the nipple and intercourse
could help in starting labour. The prostaglandins in semen soften
the cervix, and hormones released by nipple stimulation encourage
the uterus to contract.
Sexual
desires during pregnancy differ from person to person. Some women
may just feel too ill or tired for sex, or a man may worry about
harming the unborn child. Some women may just not feel sexually
attractive whilst pregnant. In these cases it is best to talk
as a couple to reassure each other of the others feelings.
On
the other hand many couples feel that pregnancy can do wonders
for the sex life. Many men may be aroused by the fuller breasts
and rounder hips of a pregnant partner. Some women feel great
about not having to worry about contraceptives and periods.
Well
beyond all of that is the actual partaking in sexual intercourse
where some people often worry. Of course as the pregnancy develops,
the missionary position becomes impossible, which on a plus side
forces into exploring other ways to make love. A few ideas are:
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Woman on top – this not only gives the man a great view,
but also lets the woman stay in control of position and penetration.
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Rear entry positions – take time to find a position that
is comfortable for you these rear entry positions also allow
the man more penetration
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Spoons – this is where both partners lye on their side
and the man penetrates from behind, this gives shallower penetration
which is more comfortable for some ladies during the later stages
of pregnancy
©
Beverley Brooke
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