Sexual intercourse is the act in which the external
male reproductive organ – penis enters the external accessible female
reproductive tract – vagina.
male reproductive organ – penis enters the external accessible female
reproductive tract – vagina.
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of one
or more offspring, known as an embryo or fetus in a woman’s uterus. It is the
common name of gestation in humans.
or more offspring, known as an embryo or fetus in a woman’s uterus. It is the
common name of gestation in humans.
Comfortable Sexual Position
during Pregnancy
during Pregnancy
As your pregnancy progresses, you may find that the
missionary position (man on top) isn’t comfortable any more. There are other
positions which are;
missionary position (man on top) isn’t comfortable any more. There are other
positions which are;
1.
Get on top: This position has been
shown to be associated with higher level of sexual satisfaction in pregnant
women. It puts no weight on your abdomen and allows you to control the depth of
penetration.
Get on top: This position has been
shown to be associated with higher level of sexual satisfaction in pregnant
women. It puts no weight on your abdomen and allows you to control the depth of
penetration.
2.
Lie Sideways: This allows your partner
to keep most of his weight off your uterus.
Lie Sideways: This allows your partner
to keep most of his weight off your uterus.
3.
Use of the Bed as a Prop: Lie on your back at the
edge of the bed with your knees bent and your bottom and feet perched at the
edge of the mattress. Your partner can either knee or stand in front of you.
Use of the Bed as a Prop: Lie on your back at the
edge of the bed with your knees bent and your bottom and feet perched at the
edge of the mattress. Your partner can either knee or stand in front of you.
4.
Lie Side-by-Side in the
Spoon Position: This allows for
only shallow penetration. Deep thrusts can become uncomfortable as the months
pass.
Lie Side-by-Side in the
Spoon Position: This allows for
only shallow penetration. Deep thrusts can become uncomfortable as the months
pass.
5.
Get onto your Hands or
Knees in the Doggy Position: This is a good position for later on your
pregnancy. When it is relief to have weight taken off your pelvis. If you find
it uncomfortable, ask your partner to thrust less deeply. Getting him to hold a
pillow between your bottom and his lower tummy will prevent him pushing too far
inside you.
Get onto your Hands or
Knees in the Doggy Position: This is a good position for later on your
pregnancy. When it is relief to have weight taken off your pelvis. If you find
it uncomfortable, ask your partner to thrust less deeply. Getting him to hold a
pillow between your bottom and his lower tummy will prevent him pushing too far
inside you.
6.
Make Love Sitting Down: This is another position
that put no weight on your uterus. Try sitting on your partner’s lap as he sits
on a chair (study). You can control the rate and depth of penetration by
standing up more or by squatting down.
Make Love Sitting Down: This is another position
that put no weight on your uterus. Try sitting on your partner’s lap as he sits
on a chair (study). You can control the rate and depth of penetration by
standing up more or by squatting down.
NOTE: You can have satisfying sex
when pregnant and where there is a will, there is a way! With a little
experimenting, you and your partner are sure to find techniques that work for
you. And keep talking! Communication and openness are the keys to maintaining
or improving sexual satisfaction during your pregnancy
when pregnant and where there is a will, there is a way! With a little
experimenting, you and your partner are sure to find techniques that work for
you. And keep talking! Communication and openness are the keys to maintaining
or improving sexual satisfaction during your pregnancy
You are advised to avoid sex if you have experience
the following;
the following;
1. Unexplained vaginal
bleeding
bleeding
2. Leakage of amniotic fluid
3. History of premature labour
4. Other medical conditions
NOTE: Know that sex during
pregnancy is usually quite safe. One of the most common concern about mothers’
and fathers’ to be is that sex will hurt the baby or that they might “bump
into” the baby during sex, but in reality, there is no reason to worry. A
woman’s cervix forms a barrier between her uterus and vagina, cushioning the
baby and preventing harm from occurring. Most women can enjoy a healthy and
intimate relationship throughout their pregnancy, right up until delivery date.
pregnancy is usually quite safe. One of the most common concern about mothers’
and fathers’ to be is that sex will hurt the baby or that they might “bump
into” the baby during sex, but in reality, there is no reason to worry. A
woman’s cervix forms a barrier between her uterus and vagina, cushioning the
baby and preventing harm from occurring. Most women can enjoy a healthy and
intimate relationship throughout their pregnancy, right up until delivery date.
NOTE: And at some point, a
pregnant woman should not be flat on her back because the growing uterus can
compress major blood vessels, it can cause pelvic pressure and pain. This
phenomenon typically occurs during the third trimester. Lying flat on her back
can also cause supine hypertensive syndrome which result in a change in heart
rate and blood pressure.
pregnant woman should not be flat on her back because the growing uterus can
compress major blood vessels, it can cause pelvic pressure and pain. This
phenomenon typically occurs during the third trimester. Lying flat on her back
can also cause supine hypertensive syndrome which result in a change in heart
rate and blood pressure.
Benefits or Advantages of
Sex during Pregnancy
Sex during Pregnancy
Sex during pregnancy is good for both mother and baby.
It can help you sleep better, lower your blood pressure and even make you
happier. Some reasons to make love during pregnancy;
It can help you sleep better, lower your blood pressure and even make you
happier. Some reasons to make love during pregnancy;
1. Burns calories: Sex is the most fun way to stay fit – you will
burn 50 calories or more in 30 minutes of love-making.
burn 50 calories or more in 30 minutes of love-making.
2. Lower Blood Pressure: Sex has been found to
lower blood pressure. A good for both of you, since high blood pressure is
linked to the pregnancy complication.
lower blood pressure. A good for both of you, since high blood pressure is
linked to the pregnancy complication.
3. Reduce Pain: Orgasm releases oxytocin (or the love hormone)
which one study found to increase pain tolerance by 74%.
which one study found to increase pain tolerance by 74%.
4. Improves Sleep: For Mom: Sex is relaxing – so it
helps you sleep better.
helps you sleep better.
For Babies: The rocking motion of a
sex session often lulls baby to sleep.
sex session often lulls baby to sleep.
5. Boost Immunity: A study found that sex boosts level of IgA, an
antibody that help avoid colds and other infections.
antibody that help avoid colds and other infections.
6. Increases Intimacy: Oxytocin has been linked to romantic
attachment.
attachment.
7. Speed up Postpartum Recovery: Organism during pregnancy prepares
the pelvic floor for childbirth which in turn speeds postpartum recovery.
the pelvic floor for childbirth which in turn speeds postpartum recovery.
8. It reduces multiple sexual
partner to the husband.
partner to the husband.
9. It will also make the
husband to be close to the woman.
husband to be close to the woman.
Disadvantages
1. It may predispose to early
reputure of the membrane
reputure of the membrane
2. It can cause infection to
both the foetus and the mother
both the foetus and the mother
3. It can cause abortion in
first three months of pregnancy, so everyday sex should be reduced.
first three months of pregnancy, so everyday sex should be reduced.
