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You can have sex as much, or as little, as you want to during
pregnancy. It’s a total myth that your baby will be harmed during
intercourse. As tremendous as your partner may believe his penis
to be, it simply cannot stretch beyond the vagina. Not only that,
your baby is safely tucked away in an amniotic sac, plus there’s
a nifty thing called the mucus plug, which seals your cervix and
helps prevent any harmful bacteria from entering. It’s always smart
to get final approval from your doctor though before getting busy
(and for your own piece of mind too) .
Depending on how your body is reacting to all of the hormones
surging through it, you could be in the mood for love or majorly
turned off. Thanks to nausea during the first trimester the thought
of sex might be the last thing on your mind, but if both you and
your partner are game then go for it! If you’re just not in the mood,
there are other ways to bond and remain intimate as a couple.
Snuggling and remaining in constant communication about how
you’re feeling will help you remain close. Sexting throughout the
day can always help to awaken your flirty side, even if the two
of you aren’t getting hot between the sheets. Don’t worry, you’ll
eventually feel like doing it again but there’s no need to rush
things along if you’re just not into it right now.
Can I still have sex when I’m pregnant?
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