Sex talk in pregnancy

The gateway to fun

Unless your care provider, gynaecologist or midwife, advises otherwise, it is perfectly fine to stay close and make love throughout the nine-month journey of pregnancy — even up to the day the baby is due. Sex may even be better than ever at this time

Lip Service

How to stay close and enjoy sex throughout the pregnancy depends on several factors, above all effective communication. Talking to each other and understanding one another is key to any expectant couple. Communicating your feelings and needs as the pregnant woman, and the man, is essential. No assumptions should be made by either partner since this can lead to lack of interest in each other. Effective communication enables each of the partners to express themselves freely.

Admiration is the other factor that enhances the bond and sexuality of an expectant couple. A partner to the expectant woman should show a lot of admiration for whatever she does. Admire to her shape despite the many changes caused by the growing baby. Tell Her how beautiful she looks — physically.

Any outfit she wears calls for a positive comment. If the outfit is sexy and makes her look hot, tell it to her. This will enhance her self-esteem and she will even look forward to the end of the day to engage in sex. Complement her hair style, her manicured fingernails and her pedicure.

Appreciate her effort in the sex game, however slight. She will feel like she is on top of the world and will not allow her mood swings to rum your relationship.

Positions

You have your bedroom to explore the different sex positions that are comfortable and satisfying for each of you.

Shower and Massage

Apart from sex positions, add flavor to your romance by taking a shower together or performing a sensuous massage. This can maintain mutual pleasure which does not always involve sexual intercourse.

Exercise

There are many pregnancy ideal exercises. However, you must get a go-ahead from your medical expert. Exercise improves blood circulation in the whole body, including the sex organs, thus improving the need for sex. Exercises reduce fatigue — one of the factors that affect sex in pregnancy. Relaxation allows the woman to become intimate and enjoy sex better.

Kegel (pelvic floor) exercises help to tone the muscles and increase optimal sexual responsiveness.

Swimming is also a good exercise in pregnancy as it ensures that most parts of the body are exercised and well-circulated with blood. It helps control pregnancy stress which may cause fatigue if not taken care of and thus affect sexuality. Swimming exercise helps to keep the body in shape by improving muscle tone and flexibility, which are necessary ingredients for refreshing sex.

Talking to sex therapists for more advice on how to enjoy sex during pregnancy is another good option to consider.

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