Pregnancy sex can be even more satisfying compared to the days when you were trying to conceive.
That said, the big O might not feel exactly like it did in your pre-pregnancy days.
Are orgasms safe during pregnancy?
Unless you’ve been told by your practitioner to avoid orgasm orsex during pregnancy, both are perfectly safe.
You’ve been diagnosed withplacenta previaor anincompetent cervix.
You have a history ofmiscarriage.
You’re experiencingvaginal bleeding.
You have ordevelop a herniaduring pregnancy that puts you at risk for preterm labor.
You’re carrying multiples.
Spotting
Somespotting or light bleedingafter penetrative sex during pregnancy is okay.
But you should call your doctor if the bleeding seems heavy, like a period.
These post-climax contractions are not a sign of preterm labor and they won’t harm your baby.
(That’s not always the case, though.
It’s also completely normal for babies to kick more after sex.)
Oxytocin can also help ease pain, making those pregnancy-related backaches or other discomforts feel a little more tolerable.
Are orgasms better during pregnancy?
Some women find that their orgasms are stronger and more powerful during pregnancy.
For others, the opposite seems to be true.
Hormone shifts and body changes may cause sex and orgasms to feel different during differentstages of pregnancy.
But that’s not the case for every woman.
Second trimester
Chances are the nausea andfatiguethat may have sidelined you during the first trimester have subsided.
As a result, you might be feeling more like yourself and more interested in getting busy.
But if you’re just not in the mood, that’s okay too.
What about masturbation?
Unless the doctor’s orders say orgasm is off the table,masturbation during pregnancyis safe.
Just check that anything you put in your vagina is clean before you use it.
