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you're having twins, or have previously had early labours, and are in the later stages of pregnancy
But here’s the foundation of everything you’ll learn when it comes to pregnancy sex: All sex is good sex as long as it’s pleasurable and consensual, says Richmond.
International Society for Sexual Medicine. Is oral sex safe for pregnant women? https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/is-oral-sex-safe-for-pregnant-women/ Opens a new window [Accessed September 2021] As one study noted, the standard recommendation is about six weeks. Women with few complications often start having sex again before that, as long as tearing or infection isn’t present. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. 2010. Sexual positions and sexual satisfaction of pregnant women. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0092623X.2010.510776?src=recsys&journalCode=usmt20& Opens a new window [Accessed September 2021] During pregnancy, it's normal for sexual desire to come and go as your body changes. You may feel self-conscious as your belly grows. Or you may feel sexier with larger, fuller breasts. Not having to worry about birth control is another perk.
She notes, “Some women may [even] have orgasms for the first time during pregnancy because of blood flow and hormones.” Stephanie Buehler is the author of “ Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues.” She’s also a psychologist and certified sex therapist. And while sessions of anal and riding on a Hitachi are perfectly fine, don’t allow anyone to blow air into your vagina. Although rare, air blown into the vagina may cause embolisms and even death. It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. If you’re the recipient of spankings, your partner should avoid the belly and abdomen and any tie that could constrict blood flow. If you’re new to the scene, maybe wait to put on the cuffs until after pregnancy (and a full night’s sleep).United Kingdom National Health Service. 2021. Sex in pregnancy. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/sex/ Opens a new window [Accessed September 2021]