Three facts about sex during pregnancy
‘Will the baby get a headache?’ is probably the most asked question when talking about pregnancy sex. Due to the taboo surrounding the subject, there is a lot of ignorance. Many men are afraid they might hurt the baby and therefore skip having sex altogether. Complete nonsense, of course. Sex while you are pregnant is completely harmless. LotteLust tells you more.
In the first twelve weeks of your pregnancy, so much changes in your body that you don’t even want your partner near you, let alone in your vajayjay. However, after that, you can experience a tremendous spike in your libido due to all those hormonal changes. It’s nice to know that a good session of lovemaking can’t do any harm. Here are three good to know facts about sex during your pregnancy.
#1 Hyyyyper sensitive
Due to your pregnancy, you become much more sensitive. Not only emotionally (which explains the tears over nothing), but also physically. Your body reacts much more intensely to touches. This is related to improved blood circulation. When you are pregnant, you actually have 50% more blood flowing through your body than normal. This means that your nipples and clitoris are also better supplied with blood and therefore more sensitive. Hello multiple orgasms!
But that belly… Where do you put that? Fortunately, there are these special positions with a pregnant belly.
#2 Baby massage, but different
Having an orgasm gives your baby a relaxed feeling. Your baby can experience this as a light stroke, similar to a massage. A win-win situation: you get your pleasure and your baby relaxes. Do you want to read the real, honest experience of a pregnant woman? On LotteLust our editor Hannah talks about everything, from hemorrhoids to fleeting orgasms.
#3 Pain during or after sex
Unfortunately, women who are pregnant also experience pain during or after having an orgasm. If you get stomach pain after sex, it’s due to the contraction of the uterus. It’s not pleasant, but it can’t really do any harm. The cause may be pressure on your bladder. Your baby is pressing on your bladder, making it harder for you to relax. It can also be caused by varicose veins in your labia, which can develop during your pregnancy. This is due to congestion. To prevent this, make sure you don’t stand for too long, keep your legs elevated regularly, and always wear snug-fitting underwear. Very charming.
Did you know that as a pregnant woman, you dream about sex much more often? Here you read what these dreams mean.
