Having sex in the early stages of your pregnancy feels completely normal and kind of weird at the same time. However, as your pregnancy progresses, sex can feel just shy of completely awkward or maybe even down right uncomfortable. Here are the biggies to take a pass on, plus a better swap to try. Streicher says. In general, you should avoid laying flat on your back including during sex because your heavier-than-normal uterus puts pressure on your vena cava—a major blood vessel in your body—decreasing blood flow to both you and your baby, she explains.
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Pregnancy is actually an amazing time for sex. First off, you're not going to get pregnant again, at least not anytime soon, so you feel more uninhibited than ever. That, plus the fact that your hormones are raging and you suddenly and desperately want to have sex all the time makes it a great boning period in your life. And even if you do feel a little less flexible re: that new bump, you can still let loose and get your orgasm while making sure that your baby is completely fine.
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After all, sex is about enjoying the body, intimacy, and closeness. Intimacy comes in plenty of forms, including kissing, breast pleasure, oral sex, fantasy, and even anal sex. Read up on oral sex techniques. Play with some new toys. Think of pregnancy as a time to experiment, especially in the earlier months, to figure out the ideal position between you and your partner.
This comes as no surprise to Shannon Chavez, Psy. This position allows control of speed, depth, and body position. Chavez recommends using products such as a Liberator wedge to support the belly or body weight while receiving stimulation from behind. If you want to be able to totally chill out and not have to think about any sort of balancing act or getting too active, Brito recommends this relaxing, seated position. Plus, Brito likes reverse cowgirl for any trimester—especially the third.
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