Sexual Health
Can pregnant women have strong sexual desire during pregnancy? Can pregnant women have sex
Do women have strong sexual desire during pregnancy? Experts have stated that it is normal for women to increase their sexual desire during pregnancy, and some women are more likely to achieve orgasm at this time. The specific mechanism still needs to be studied, and there is no clear conclusion yet. Expert analysis suggests that there may be several reasons for this:
1. During pregnancy, changes in hormone levels in women's bodies can make their skin smoother, their hair denser and more shiny, giving them a better appearance and giving them more confidence and passion to enjoy married life.
2. During pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, natural forces increase vaginal secretion, plump breasts, accelerated genital congestion, and increased vaginal sensitivity, resulting in a stronger libido than before.
3. In addition, pregnant women are more likely to have wonderful dreams during sleep, unleashing their richer imagination, and having sex at this time can feel great and easily reach the "peak".
Based on these three reasons, experts mostly emphasize that women should not deliberately avoid or reduce sexual activity during pregnancy, but should be more proactive in enjoying pleasure.
How to live a safe married life during pregnancy
Moderate sexual activity is safe at any stage of pregnancy. Due to the protection of the placenta, sexual activity does not harm the fetus in the uterus. In the case of normal fetal and placental development, there is no need to worry that sexual movements and contractions during orgasm will harm the fetus. The fetus can feel the mother's orgasm and also produce pleasure. Of course, pregnant women with a history of miscarriage or signs of miscarriage, such as vaginal bleeding, are not considered dangerous by doctors!
1. Personal hygiene should be done well when sharing rooms
Everyone knows that not paying attention to hygiene can easily lead to bacterial infections, so it is generally more important to pay attention. But at the same time, hand hygiene is often overlooked by everyone. In fact, when making love, if unclean hands come into contact with sexual organs, it can also lead to bacterial infections. Therefore, before making love, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the palms and nails, and cultivate the habit of frequently cutting nails.
2. Don't be too intense in foreplay
Some pregnant mothers may experience abdominal swelling due to excessive stimulation of the chest, so it is important to avoid over touching the chest as much as possible. Especially when there is fluid flowing out of the chest, it is best not to further stimulate the chest. In addition, it is also important to avoid overly intense caressing of the vagina. Then, choose a position that does not compress the abdomen, and the husband's movements should be gentle
If a position makes you feel pain, hardship, or abdominal pressure, do not force yourself to endure, but immediately switch to another position. In addition, semen contains prostaglandins that cause uterine contractions, so it is best for pregnant women who have had a cesarean section or premature delivery, or those whose abdomen is prone to swelling, to have their husband wear a condom during sex.
3. If you feel a lot of pain, you need to temporarily interrupt it
If you feel abdominal swelling or pain, you should temporarily interrupt rest for a while. After the swelling disappears, you can continue to have sex. In addition, pregnant women may sometimes feel uncomfortable during supine sex due to a decrease in blood pressure. At this time, it is also necessary to temporarily interrupt rest and adjust the body to tilt left and right appropriately, so that the discomfort will gradually disappear.
How to arrange sexual activity during different stages of pregnancy
Mid pregnancy (13-27 weeks of pregnancy). In the second trimester of pregnancy, as the early pregnancy response subsides, pregnant women gradually adapt to pregnancy, and most pregnant women's sexual desire also improves. At the same time, the placenta further develops and matures, with firm attachment. During this stage of sexual activity, the safety factor is relatively increased. However, for safety reasons, it is better to have a one-time life every 1-2 weeks. Just like the Shizhen couple who learned a lesson, due to moderate sexual activity in the second trimester, they can still enjoy the pleasure of sex.
Late pregnancy (from 28 weeks of pregnancy to delivery). In late pregnancy, the uterus of pregnant women increases, with obvious abdominal swelling and occasional symptoms such as low back pain and abdominal sagging. There are inconsistent academic research reports on whether late pregnancy sexual intercourse increases the incidence of premature rupture of membranes, and there is also literature reflecting that late pregnancy sexual intercourse is one of the high-risk factors for perinatal mortality. Therefore, for safety reasons, it is advisable to avoid or reduce the frequency of sexual intercourse during this period as much as possible.
Of course, the specific frequency and mode of sexual activity should still be adjusted according to the special circumstances of each pregnancy period.