Many women ask a question whether sex during pregnancy is safe. Fortunately, it is safe for most women. But in some cases doctors do not recommend making sex during pregnancy, for example, if there is a high risk of premature birth, as sperm contains substances causing uterismus. Anyway, it is doctor to decide whether you can make sex or better refrain from it.

You should avoid sex during pregnancy in following cases:

If there is a risk of premature birth

In case of placental presentation

If sometimes you notice moderate bleeding

During last trimester, if you are expecting two or more babies

The water broke

In case you come in one of these categories, you need consulting your doctor as for possibility of sexual relations, which trimester they are possible in and other peculiarities, such as avoiding orgasm etc.

Sensations after sex

You can feel uterine contractions or embryo’s heightened activity, these motions are normal (uterine contractions can last during 30 minutes) and have no negative effect on embryo.

Due to increasing blood inflow caused by stimulation, you can notice moderate bleeding after sex, especially during last trimester. You should not worry because of this, as this is considered normal, however do not forget consulting with your doctor anyway.

Pregnancy has various effects on a woman’s sexual desire, which also depend on pregnancy period.

First trimester

54% pregnant women feel recession of sexual activity during first trimester. This can be caused by different reasons, a woman can feel exhausted, sick, unpleasant sensations in breast can cause unwillingness to haptic caress etc. However, do not worry, everything should become normal in several weeks.

Second trimester

As for sex, this is the most favorable period. Weakness and sickness have gone away. Clitoris and vagina become more sensitive, and many women can get orgasm quicker or even experience multiple orgasms for the first time in their life.

Third trimester

By the end of the last trimester protruding belly becomes an obstacle for sex, excepting some poses. This leads to recession of sexual activity in some couples, others still enjoy the process till the end of the period. However, remember following moments, you should not make love lying on your back, and also after the water broke, as you can be infected.

Conclusion

Mutual understanding and support will help both of you coping with pregnancy period. Be also ready to use new techniques of giving pleasure to each other, as pregnancy does not mean refusal from sex.