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Try comfortable positions
To really enjoy sex while pregnant, you must choose comfortable positions that enable you feel the highest points of intimacy while increasing your bond as a couple. Many couples may opt for the spooning position where the man lays behind the woman and the woman lays comfortably on her side to avoid putting any pressure on her belly. Another great position may be for the woman to sit upright on top as the man lays down, leaving her tummy free and enabling her to take control during intercourse.
Pure Communication
Women often experience a myriad of emotions while pregnant. A healthy relationship will be one that has open and honest communication about the way you feel at every point in time including before, during and after intimacy. If something does not quite work or you feel a certain way, it is time to make it known so that you can cater to your emotional and physical satisfaction as a couple.
Listen to Your Body
Women in their second trimester of pregnancy have an increased sex drive. This is the best time to make hay while the sun shines as the first trimester may bring about frequent uneasiness and a general feeling of being unwell. The belly is biggest in the third trimester and so the priority may be comfort over pleasure, depending on your body.
First of all, yes you can have sex while pregnant. The baby is well protected in there and unbothered by you having sex. As for enjoying it, you might be thinking: “How is this even possible?” You can totally enjoy sex while pregnant because it has everything to do with your attitude and little or nothing to do with your transforming body.
(Only in few cases with specific complications will your doctor possibly ask you to refrain from sex, so unless your doctor stops you, you are good to go).
Here are five ways to enjoy sex while pregnant:
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Eat Safe Aphrodisiacs
Just because you have to say no to red wine, coffee and raw oysters does not mean you can’t eat your way to aphrodisiac heaven, the way you did when you created the baby in the first place! Strawberries, avocado, chocolate, pomegranate and reasonably spicy food are pregnancy-proof for exhilarating the senses.
Pleasure is Key
In the context of a healthy and loving relationship, both partners should always seek the pleasure of themselves and each other. Sex is meant to be enjoyed, not endured, so avoid anything that causes pain or discomfort. With this in mind, it may be wise to ease into having sex to make sure both parties (especially the woman) are very comfortable. Massages, scented candles and soft music help set the tone for wanting to please! Remember, lots of foreplay is key.
Think you may try these out soon? Stay happy and enjoy the best moments of life as you have it!