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Many husbands admit that their sex drive during pregnancy is “heating up”, but many also feel the opposite. Both of these reactions are actually natural. No matter how your husband reacts, only one thing is certain: when your wife becomes pregnant, your sex life will definitely change.
Is sex safe during pregnancy?
Many couples stop having sex during pregnancy for fear of hurting the baby. If that's the reason, worry no more! During sex, the fetus will remain safely protected in a sac full of amniotic fluid.
However, there are several medical conditions that prevent you and your partner from having sex. Prospective mothers should see a doctor or midwife to check for pregnancy problems such as placenta praevia, bleeding, or if there is a previous history of miscarriage.
Sexual desire changes. Fair?
It is normal to change the desire for sexual intercourse during pregnancy. In the first trimester of pregnancy, some men claim that their sex drive is more alive than before. Many men express their emotional closeness through sexual intercourse. In addition, her partner's body now looks feminine which makes her even more attractive.
On the other hand, some men actually feel that the first trimester (maybe even during pregnancy) is the time when their sexual desire decreases. Before getting pregnant, you and your partner had sex to tighten relationships and have fun. But after pregnancy, he will tend to pay attention and all body functions for the health of the baby's growth. This feeling of being "secondary" may actually turn off your sex drive.
Apart from the husband's response, the wife's response to sex during pregnancy also varies. Some wives actually feel closer emotionally than before. In addition, your wife may be able to find ways to restore her sex drive and feel more confident about her new, plump body during pregnancy.
However, some pregnant women may spend their first trimester feeling nauseous or sick. The wife may think that pregnant women should not have sex because it can hurt the baby. In addition, insecurity from feeling fat and unattractive may haunt some wives to have sex.
For many couples, the pregnant body is even more confusing and often creates conflicts and misunderstandings. Husbands feel their partner's pregnant body is arousing but they don't want to have sex for fear that their wives will not feel as attractive as they used to be. The wife may also feel sexier than before but not want to have sexual relations for fear that her husband will no longer be attracted to her. Then, what is the solution?
There is only one solution, namely communication. Express each other's feelings, desires, and worries so that the misunderstanding can be resolved.
During the last few months of pregnancy, both partners generally feel that their usual sexual positions are no longer comfortable or even impossible. Take advantage of this moment to explore by trying other positions that might be more comfortable for him.
If you find that sex brings more pain than pleasure, try other alternatives, such as masturbation, oral sex, or using a vibrator. These methods are just as enjoyable as penetrative sex.
