Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

You've made the decision to have a baby and the excitement and anticipation are overwhelming. Sex has become your number one priority because you
don't want to miss that small window of chance to fertilize the egg and get your journey started. A month goes by, and you are late for your monthly period,
could it be? Your rush to the store buy a pregnancy test, rip open the package, pee on the stick, and wait for an agonizing 5 minute. Then all the sudden the
timer rings and you flip over the stick, praying and hoping to see your wish come true. Did it, could it be, Yes! You see the two lines confirming you a
pregnant and the joy and excitement overtake as you think about the life that is now growing inside of you. Now what? Can you still continue to have
enjoyable sex and keep your pregnancy safe, or was this one month it till the baby is born?

Sex in pregnancy is wonderful! You can continue to have sex as far into pregnancy, right up until birth, as you and your partner are comfortable.
Some women experience a greater drive for sex once they get pregnant and also begin to experience orgasms for the first time or even go into multiple
orgasms, which can be very exciting for you and your partner. This new enjoyment of sex is mainly due to an increase in fluids in the area making the
clitoris and vagina more sensitive. There are a couple things that could put a damper on your sex life after pregnancy; these may include bleeding after
intercourse, preterm labor, Sexually Transmitted Infections. Make sure to talk to your doctor about these setbacks and ask specific questions about how long
to stop for and if they mean to stop intercourse or sex all together.

Many women feel sexier and get an increase in their sex drive once they get pregnant, but that is not true of all women. Some women just feel sick
and exhausted during pregnancy and sex is the last thing on their mind. During the first trimester you body is hard at work creating your beautiful child and
your hormone levels are all over the place making you feel nauseous, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Communicate with your partner and express to them how you
feel so they can understand and hold off for a while. Once you hit your second trimester the nausea should lift and estrogen kicks in which should jump start
your sex drive back up. If you are not up for sex you can still stay connected with you partner by cuddling, kissing, and spending time together. The main
thing is to communicate you don't allow frustrations to build up in your relationship.

Many women worry that their husband’s penis could hurt the baby during intercourse. The answer to that is no. His penis will not traumatize they baby
or cause your water to break. If you notice some spotting after intercourse it could be due to the increase in the blood supply in your cervix and amped-up
circulation to the vaginal area during pregnancy. Call your doctor to rule out more serious causes of bleeding, such as placenta previa, placental abruption,
or premature labor.

As you continue to grow another struggle may be to find positions that are comfortable able for you and your partner. Experiment with different
positions and find ways that will be enjoyable and comfortable for you and your partner. Some suggestions are Women on top so you can control the depth of
the penetration during intercourse. You can also try intercourse on your hands and knees. This prevents direct pressure on the abdomen allowing for
intercourse to continue till the end of pregnancy.

Having sex while being pregnant should be fun and pleasurable. If it is uncomfortable and painful communicate your feeling to your partner and try
again later on in your pregnancy. With the increased blood supply to your vaginal area during pregnancy this could be your most euphoric sex times yet.
Congratulations and Enjoy!