the cervix so semen cannot travel past the vaginal canal. Do not think that for one minute you cannot have an orgasm. They are perfectly safe and help to exercise the uterine muscles, which will be used a great deal during labor. Many couples use sex as a way to encourage labor as the date approaches.

 

The sex drive will fluctuate with the different stages of the pregnancy. Normally after the first trimester the queasiness subsides and your body begins more accustom the changes it is experiencing. It is best to take advantage of the times you do feel like having a sexual encounter as your moods and physical feelings fluctuate constantly. During the second trimester, many women find this a pleasant time and enjoy sex a great deal. Later, the sex drive usually declines again in the third trimester as her abdomen enlarges and the baby begins pushing on her organs and bladder. This can be downright confusing to the male who is use to a lot of sex during the process of trying to conceive and then going to almost none for a few months. Then he is overjoyed to have sex only to have it diminish again. Communicating and knowledge of what is happening to her and her body is very important during this time.

 

There are other concerns that couples may have that can decrease their appetite for sexual pleasure. They may start to feel anxious about being a parent or the financial burden they are now going to be experiencing. They may be concerned about their spouse’s health and whether or not, the baby will be healthy. These are concerns that you should definitely talk over with your health care provider and each other. Remember, passionate sex actually relieves tension and stress. So enjoy yourself intimately and then reassess your concerns. They may not seem so overwhelming after you and your partner have had a couple of orgasms.

 

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