There is a lot of information you can get about pregnancy from books, the internet and friends, but there’s a lot less information about the subject of intercourse during pregnancy. This is an issue that comes up for all couples as there are concerns and many questions regarding the safety of sex that you may have. One of the biggest is “What is normal?” What is normal varies for everyone, but communication is important during this time of your sexual relationship. This will let you have a satisfying and safe sexual relationship during your pregnancy.

If you are in good health and are having a normal pregnancy, you can have sex and experience orgasms during all of the stages of your pregnancy. The fetus is well protected by the amniotic fluid that surrounds it. There’s also a thick mucus plug that seals the cervix and the penis does not come into contact with the fetus during sex.

The guide to intercourse during pregnancy is the woman’s own comfort. It is perfectly normal for your feelings about sex to change. At times your desire might increase or decrease. During the first trimester, many women experience nausea, vomiting and fatigue which will obviously decrease any desire you may have once had. In the second trimester fatigue and nausea subside and many women have an increase in sexual desire. There is also increased blood supply to the pelvic area which can mimic sexual arousal. During the third trimester desire subsides again as the uterus grows larger and having intercourse becomes uncomfortable. A lot of women may feel unattractive at this time or they are lost in thought with the delivery date approaching. Make sure you share your feelings with your partner so there is always an open line of communication with each other.

There are two types of sexual behavior that aren’t safe. When engaging in oral sex, your partner should not blow air into your vagina as it can cause a blockage of blood vessels by an air bubble that can be fatal to you and your baby. You should not have sex with a partner whose sexual history is unknown to you. If they have a sexually transmitted disease and you become infected, the disease may be transmitted to your baby.

Both you and your partner will experience many feelings during your pregnancy. If either one of you have any questions, you should talk with your doctor or midwife.

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