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Sexualité et grossesse : levons les tabous !

Sexuality and pregnancy: let’s lift the taboos!

October 28, 2021 Audrey Hababou

Just as every pregnancy is different , there is no absolute truth about the sexuality of parents-to-be. While some future mothers experience an incredible boost in libido, others prefer moments of tenderness to carnal nights. Stop the taboos! We tell you everything about sexuality and pregnancy.

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  1. What sexuality during pregnancy?
  2. What changes in sexuality during pregnancy?
  3. Sexuality and pregnancy: which positions are most suitable?
  4. Making love during pregnancy: is it safe?

What sexuality during pregnancy?

Sexuality is a subject rarely discussed during pregnancy monitoring. And yet, it is an important concern within a couple.

Addressing this subject, which can be delicate, is a good way to break down certain barriers erected since the announcement of the pregnancy.

Contrary to popular belief, fluctuations in desire are not just a women's affair. The future dad can also experience ups and downs in terms of desire. The key to fulfilling sexuality, pregnant or not, lies in communication. Understanding your partner's desires and minor anxieties is the best way to maintain sexual harmony within the couple.

Sexuality during pregnancy

What changes in sexuality during pregnancy?

Sexual desire varies not only from one man and woman to another, but also from one month to the next, as the pregnancy progresses :

  • The 1st trimester : during the first months of pregnancy, the euphoria of the good news can sometimes give way to some discomfort . Nausea, breast tenderness and fatigue can affect a couple's sex life . Once the aches and fears of the first weeks of pregnancy have passed, the second trimester is generally more conducive to cuddling.
  • The 2nd trimester : while the belly becomes rounder, and the drowsiness and nausea of ​​the first months pass, most pregnant women return to active and fulfilled sexuality in the 2nd trimester. This period is generally marked by an increase in libido . Due to increased blood flow to the vagina and more abundant vaginal discharge, the pregnant woman's sexual desire may intensify. However, it is not an exact science. For expectant mothers, weight gain can be difficult to cope with privately. The body changes, the belly grows, and stretch marks can cause some discomfort. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy can help you regain control of your body and better cope with physical changes. Applying an anti-stretch mark cream, a sheet mask for the stomach or even an enveloping oil are excellent ways to give yourself time and regain self-confidence. Daylily treatments support women before, during and after pregnancy. Sensory, natural, and specially formulated to meet the needs of future mothers, Daylily treatments help maintain beautiful, supple and comfortable skin while waiting for baby. We bet that their captivating scents and silky textures will spice up the intimacy of your couple.
  • The 3rd trimester : sexuality at the end of pregnancy is influenced by bodily changes. The pregnant woman, just like the future father, will often prefer tenderness and moments of complicity to carnal pleasure. Good news: Towards the end of pregnancy, the pregnant woman may experience stronger orgasms, which can provide greater sexual pleasure.

Sexuality and pregnancy: which positions are most suitable?

The choice of sexual positions to adopt during pregnancy essentially depends on the desires of the couple and the physical changes of the mother-to-be. As the stomach is larger, it is necessary to be more creative in order to find the most suitable ones. Pregnancy is a good opportunity to explore new horizons before the baby is born. Indeed, sex during pregnancy can also promote the exploration of sexual pleasures more boldly.

Sex isn't just about penetration. When sex gets complicated, why not take the opportunity to explore the pleasure that long foreplay can provide. Also, on a completely different note, gentle massages, caresses and cuddles can also be a good way to maintain physical contact within the couple.

Pregnancy sex positions

Making love during pregnancy: is it safe?

Even if baby hasn't arrived yet, he is already your priority.

Rest assured, if the progress of your pregnancy is normal, sex is in no way contraindicated.

The best way to put yourself at ease is to talk to your doctor or midwife. If they do not issue any medical contraindications, then making love during pregnancy will not pose any risk, neither for the health of the future mother, nor for that of the baby.

Generally speaking, sexual intercourse during pregnancy does not increase the risk of miscarriage, and cannot lead to premature birth . “Hurting the baby” is often one of the major concerns of future parents wishing to get closer under the covers. Here too, have no fear! On the contrary, the well-being that the mother-to- be may feel after a sexual act will be immediately transmitted to the baby who will in turn feel a sensation of fullness. And then, Baby is comfortably installed on the other side of the amniotic cavity. In addition, the mucous plug, which hermetically seals the cervix until the end of the pregnancy, prevents possible infectious agents from going back to the uterus. During sexual intercourse, it is entirely possible that the woman feels a few consecutive contractions. These contractions are due to the orgasmic reflex linked to a discharge of oxytocin, and are in no way dangerous for the pregnancy or for the child.

During pregnancy, some women find that sexual intercourse is better , more intense, while others see their libido decrease. Even though contraindications may exist, in the majority of cases, making love during pregnancy often poses no risk. On the contrary, sexual relations and intimate gestures help relieve stress and feel good . Resumption of sexual activity after childbirth depends on the feelings of the young mother and father. Listen to your desires!

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