Encouraging Intimacy During Pregnancy: Common Questions

Pregnancy can be a very exciting time but pregnancy also brings up many questions. One of the more common ones are questions regarding intimacy during pregnancy. Many first time parents, don't know if it is safe to have sex. This article will address and answer some of the questions people may have during their first pregnancy.

Encouraging Intimacy During Pregnancy #1: Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

During a normal, non high risk pregnancy, it is safe to have intercourse while you are pregnant. Sex will not hurt you or the baby.

Encouraging Intimacy During Pregnancy #2: Should I have sex during pregnancy?

If you're having a normal pregnancy, there is no reason you shouldn't be intimate with your partner, unless you really don't feel up to it. Just because you CAN have sex, doesn't mean you have to. If your pregnancy is making you really sick and your body aches, it's ok to opt out. However, a lot of women find that their sex drive is higher while they are pregnant. I've gone through 3 pregnancies and only during one of them did I feel the urge to be more intimate then normal with my partner. Do what makes YOU feel comfortable. Your supportive partner should understand if you're not up to that much intimacy during your pregnancy.

Encouraging Intimacy During Pregnancy #3: Are there certain positions you should have sex in while pregnant?

Intimacy during pregnancy is all about experimentation. Your body is changing. Your stomach is growing larger; you may be getting more pains that your body didn't have before you were pregnant. You need to experiment with positions to find out which one is more comfortable for you. When you start getting your baby bump, you should not lay flat on your stomach. Being flat on your back for long periods of time is also not good for you according to Pregnanthealth.com. Do what works for you and is comfortable.

Encouraging Intimacy During Pregnancy #4: What intimacy is not safe during pregnancy?