Why pregnant women speak wonders of sex during pregnancy

More sexual desire.

Heightened senses that make each sensation multiply.

More lubrication and more intense orgasms.

These characteristics of sex are seldom discussed during pregnancy.

Of course, it is not the reality of all women, only that of some lucky ones.

But although when talking about

and pregnancy it is always done from taboo, myth and caution, it is seldom said that sex is not only not harmful but also beneficial (unless it is a risky pregnancy) .

That even if the woman is well and eager, it can even be more pleasant.

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"Sex in pregnancy is good for circulation, for mood, to

, to love ourselves, to feel fuller ”, brushes the sexologist Ana Sierra.

The expert insists that this does not mean that we see sex as "something we must do" and add pressure to the pregnant woman.

There are women who do not feel like having sex at this stage of their life due to their physical or mental state, but it is not necessary to explain themselves: sexual relations are an option, not an obligation.

It is also true that sometimes it feels like it and the woman becomes self-conscious ... for no reason.

"If we all knew how beneficial sexuality entails in pregnancy, not only with the partner, but also masturbating, touching and taking care of yourself, we would do it more," Sierra insists.

Reasons to overcome fear

To fully enjoy sex, the first thing to do is lose fear of it.

It is true that

, and that must be taken into account.

"Sexual relations during pregnancy could present a risk and, therefore, not be medically recommended in pregnancies with bleeding and in which there is a risk of abortion, preterm delivery, placenta previa ..." explains Ribary Domingo, specialist of the Obstetrics and gynecology area of ​​Vithas Las Palmas.

Leaving aside these circumstances, in which the risk must be assessed by a specialist, the expert recalls that "it is not proven that having sex increases the risk of premature rupture of membranes or preterm delivery in low-risk pregnancies."

In addition, it must be remembered that the baby is protected by the amniotic fluid from the uterus and its muscles, and that

.

And the relationship between mother and baby means that what is good for her is usually good for the fetus as well.

"The physical and psychological well-being of women means that they better cope with pregnancy and enjoy the entire gestation period," insists the expert.

Not all physical changes are challenging

Another issue that is always explained about

is that the mother goes through many physical and mental changes.

Totally true.

Also that some of them can pose a challenge to your sexuality.

Nausea, bloating, back pain, hemorrhoids and reflux are some examples.

Nothing to help increase libido.

However, other changes can be an incentive, so much so that they help to have more and better orgasms.

“The pelvic muscles are better irrigated;

it increases blood flow to the clitoris and labia, external secretions increase, assuming greater lubrication and the pelvic floor muscles relax ”, qualify the pelvic floor physiotherapists at FisioFit Woman.

"There are many patients who have doubts about whether or not they can have sex, how they can do it, if there are risks or benefits," they report.

At this point you have to know that "

", a knowledge that not all women have.

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Other body changes are much simpler and more obvious.

Having larger breasts makes some women feel sexier, the senses are heightened, increases sensitivity in erotic games and, of course, the loss of fear of an unwanted pregnancy does its thing.

But in order to experience taking advantage of these pleasures, it is important to overcome a barrier greater than that of fear of hurting the baby, that of understanding that a

.

Pregnancy is associated with limits, seeing the woman as something to protect, but for Ana Sierra she forgets that she is still a subject with needs and desires. "There are couples who had a lot of desire for their pregnant women, and they too felt more sexual, also influenced by the hormonal rush and happiness, "he says.

"There is always talk that during the first trimester you do not want anything due to nausea, and the rush of the second trimester, but you do not always have to trust this because each woman is different," continues the sexologist.

"I have had patients who in the second trimester still did not feel anything well and others who were fine from the beginning, who had a very high libido and who even took advantage of this period to try new experiences, such as anal sex," he adds.

Even in the third trimester, when one of the problems is usually more shortness of breath, finding time to enjoy sexuality can be a good way to cope.

"Orgasm helps to breathe in deeply, which is great to oxygenate and oxygenate the baby, it's like a

class

."

Orgasms to counteract tiredness

It is normal that during pregnancy the frequency of intercourse decreases, and it is not about looking for times to have sex constantly as if they were homework.

Rather, it is about taking advantage of the moments when you feel like letting yourself be carried away by the experience, enjoying the positive part of the changes in the body.

Some will say that all this sounds great, but that there is a characteristic of pregnancy that is common to almost all: fatigue.

It seems like a problem, but it may not be so much.

“

.

Although men feel very tired after ejaculating and lose that sexual energy, orgasm gives women a boost of energy, ”says Sierra.

They may also be stressed rather than tired.

It is logical, taking into account that pregnancy not only involves facing hormonal changes, but also psychologically assuming many new circumstances, and introduces a good dose of stress to the already habitual of work, family, partner ... Orgasm can also help in this sense.

“The pleasure and well-being that sexual practice generates carries many benefits on a psychological level, such as, for example, feeling desired, the release of

and pleasure;

aspects that are sometimes forgotten during pregnancy ”, emphasizes Ribary Domingo.

Of course, fatigue or stress exhaustion can be an excuse to seek sexual practices or more comfortable and calm positions.

There is also no specific guide for this.

“Women

.

That is, they should adopt the postures that give them the greatest satisfaction and for their greater comfort.

Furthermore, it is important to point out that sexuality goes beyond intercourse and perhaps for some women oral sex or masturbation can be more satisfactory than intercourse ”, concludes the gynecologist.

Yes, sometimes pampering pregnant women goes beyond running to the market for cravings and requires being a little less selfish in bed.

Sexual health is also pampered.