If you're pregnant or even planning a pregnancy, you've probably found lots of information about sex before pregnancy that is, having sex in order to conceive and sex after childbirth general consensus: expect a less-active sex life when there's a newborn in the house. But there's less talk about the topic of sex during pregnancy, perhaps because of cultural tendencies to not associate expectant mothers with sexuality. Like many parents-to-be, you may have questions about the safety of sex and what's normal for most couples. Well, what's normal can vary widely, but you can count on the fact that there will be changes in your sex life.
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Sex During Pregnancy (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
If fears about having pregnant sex are stressing you out, here's what you need to know. Plus, a few safe sex positions to accommodate your growing belly. One minute, the sight of your partner makes you want to put him out with the weekly garbage; the next, you might want to play a couple of rounds of naked Twister. Par for the course when it comes to wanting to have sex during pregnancy. See, as your estrogen and progesterone levels rise, they cause changes in your body that boost libido.