What to know about sex during pregnancy
you could be feeling sick, tired and anxious. Or, it's possible that you may have noticed a change in your libido.
That's right, pregnancy can affect women in different ways and your desire for sex can change throughout the trimesters. But thanks to hormones and increased blood flow to the genital area, many women experience a surge inand report stronger, better orgasms to boot. And regular sex can benefit your stress-levels, your relationship and your wellbeing. What more excuses do you need?
‘Along with a feeling of deeper appreciation for your body and increased confidence, if you find yourself wanting sex more during pregnancy, this is completely normal,’ says Lucy Rowett, Sex Coach and UK Advisor for couples' intimate subscription boxIf you’ve been trying for a baby for any length of time, being able to enjoy sex for pleasure’s sake can be liberating.
‘It is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy,’ says Julie Bowring, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health at. ‘Some women may be advised to avoid sex by their medical team, but if all is going well in your pregnancy and you have not been advised to abstain from sex, you can continue without worrying it will harm your pregnancy.