Pregnancy

Sex During Pregnancy

Sex vs. Sexuality

Sex and sexuality are two different things...even if you don't feel like having intercourse or your sexual needs decline through your pregnancy, you may find you have increased needs for other kinds of physical intimacy - cuddling, holding, or hugs. For women, a heightened sense of their bodies may make them more sexually expressive, and men generally find a pregnant body erotic and desirable.

Many couples abstain from sex during pregnancy, fearing that the very act that created the baby might now cause it harm - but don't forget, your baby is well cushioned in a sac of amniotic fluid within the uterus, and is unlikely to be hurt by gentle lovemaking.

Last Modified: July 12, 2007