Sex – Joyful positions

Some expectant women turn into sex queens come pregnancy. More blood flows to the pelvic area increases sensitivity of the vagina and clitoris, causing many of such to have even more orgasms. For others, a sore bust and terrible nausea makes them hanker for sleep, not sex. But if that’s the case, all’s not lost. Talk to your partner about it and consider some adjustments, say, the following fun evoking;

Lady on top:

This puts you in control of the depth of penetration, the speed and movement.

Sideways:

Avoid lying on your back as the baby can put pressure on the big vein running through your belly (vena cava), making you feel faint. So face your partner, slightly rolled over. It will help keep weight off your belly while it secures your uterus. It is intimate too.

From behind:

Get on your hands and knees – having the pillows support your tummy and chest. Your partner kneels behind you, and moves in from that position. Also known as ‘doggy style’, this allows for deeper penetration and is often very pleasurable for both of you.

Spooning:

Lie on your side with your partner facing your back. The position puts no pressure on your belly and allows for the shallow penetration which is sometimes recommended in your third trimester. Deep penetration in the last trimester can be uncomfortable.

‘No sex’ verdict

Well there are times, intercourse is a complete no-no. If you have had preterm labour, miscarriages, early uterine contractions, inexplicable cramping, lots of discharge or bleeding, you may consider not having sex. Confirm with your doctor if you are carrying many babies, have an incompetent cervix or placenta praevia, you may also be told to hold it.

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