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It is perfectly normal for the feelings you and your partner have about sex to change during your pregnancy. At times, your desire to have sex may increase. You may find that pregnancy makes you feel closer to your partner and more interested in sex. At other times, changes in your body and life as a result of pregnancy may decrease your interest in sex. It may be harder for you to have an orgasm.
Various factors during different phases of your pregnancy can affect sexual desire:- During the first three months of pregnancy, you may have tender breasts, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and fears of losing the baby. These things may contribute to a lessened interest in sex.
- In the second trimester, many women find that they are more interested in sex. Nausea, fatigue, and the fear of miscarriage are usually over. An increased flow of blood to the pelvic area may make you feel more sexually aroused.
- During the last three months, you or your partner may feel awkward about your big abdomen. Some women may feel that they are unattractive or may worry that sex will harm the baby. Others may be too large and uncomfortable to have intercourse. Any of these things may decrease your interest in having sex.
Make sure that you and your partner share your feelings with each other. Many women find that they need more affection, closeness, and tenderness during pregnancy. Intercourse is not the only way that you can have physical closeness. Touching, kissing, and holding can be satisfying and tender ways to show love and affection.
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