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YES! Unless there is any medical reason to prevent it, sex is safe for most couples during pregnancy. In fact, during pregnancy, your body contains higher levels of hormones. These hormones cause physical changes, which in turn can create heightened physical sensations.

Sex during pregnancy has the potential to be great, with some women experiencing orgasm or multiple orgasms for the first time!


It is perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy — as long as you are having a healthy pregnancy and your doctor/practitioner has not told you otherwise.

Be sure to talk to your practitioner about specifics for you. When your practitioner says, "No sex." Find out what they mean, do them mean no orgasms? Do they mean no intercourse? If so, for how long? For example, if a woman has a slight bit of bleeding in the first trimester, it's common to be told to avoid intercourse and orgasm for the period of one week from the last episode of bleeding.

Typically, though, the exhaustion, nausea, and changes in hormonal levels that occur during the first trimester can cause a woman to not feel very sexy. But your sex drive should return once you are in your second trimester. In fact, your big belly may provide a great opportunity for you and your partner to start experimenting with some new positions. Just remember to take it slow and discuss any discomfort you might have with your partner and ob-gyn.

It is getting harder for you and your partner to have sex during pregnancy, especially when you're into the third trimester. Here is some sex position that you can try during your pregnancy period.

Woman on top - This allows you to control the depth of penetration, and the majority of the movement. You can go as fast or as slow as you'd like, while controlling the depth of the penis. This position works really well throughout pregnancy and at the very end of pregnancy.

Spooning - This position gets it's name from the way spoons fit together in the silver ware drawer. Usually it's best if the man is behind allowing his penis to go between your thighs and enter you from behind. This creates no pressure on the abdomen, and allows for a shallow penetration. Many women find this a very relaxing position for sex during pregnancy, and it can be used throughout.

Hands & Knees - This is a very good position for pregnant women again because of the lack of direct pressure on the abdomen, although as your get larger your belly may actually rest on the bed. Some women find this difficult at the very end of pregnancy, depending on how high they are able to hold their belly off the bed and still allow for penetration.

Side Lying - This can be kind of tricky, but it can be done! Lay on your side with your partner facing you, try pulling one leg up to allow room for your partner. This may get tiring after awhile, and may not be easy for the last part of pregnancy.
All of the above mentioned positions also allow for manual stimulation of the clitoris either by yourself or your partner. This can greatly increase your chances of becoming multi-orgasmic, not to mention it's a lot of fun.

The benefits of continuing to have sex during pregnancy

Physical and emotional bonding between you and your partner - this is important, as you are about to embark on a new journey together as parents. The closer you are the easier it will be!

Preparation of the pelvic muscles for childbirth - sex will help to keep your pelvic muscles toned and strong for the extreme physical experience ahead and the recovery of the pelvic muscles after the birth.

Enjoyment! Being pregnant is a new experience and there's no reason why it can't be a new sensual experience too!There are many physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. While some sexual relationships may improve during pregnancy, others may stagnate or suffer - understandably so. The best approach is to be open with one-another about your feelings, needs and expectations.

This may be an ideal opportunity to build on your sexual relationship, explore each other and find new ways of giving each other pleasure. On the other hand, you may look at exploring your emotional relationship; while having sex during your pregnancy.