| SEXUALITY IN PREGNANCY |
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| Monday, 26 April 2010 13:33 | |||||
With pregnancy, a lot is done and the new sex life is part of this
novelty. Both pregnancy and post-partum is full of biological changes,
psychological and inter-relational marking - directly and indirectly -
sexuality. This time can lead to a deepening of the couple's sexual
experience, able to increase the complicity or cause difficulties.
 Women are poorer than ever and need the alliance with the partner, their closeness, affection, protection and affection. On one hand, some difficulties may end up distancing the couple leading to a significant decrease in desire, on the other, at that stage some hormones are able to make them more excited. Besides the advantage of no concern with preventing a pregnancy, or even get pregnant. Men tend, today, this time to participate actively. So the couple goes through moments of physical and emotional adjustment, including those related to sexual intercourse. Some partners have reported symptoms of pregnancy too. They do not undergo the same changes feminine but can be affected by issues such as development of the child, anxiety concerning the delivery, the responsibility of being a parent the view that pregnancy is a sacred time (leading to their declining sexual desire) , decreased sexual attraction for new forms of partner, fear of harming the baby or partner with penetration, feelings of exclusion and consequent jealousy of the relationship and understanding of the figure of mother and wife in the same person. This last fact is also reported by some women who are hesitant to pursue their own sexuality without guilt in a moment so intense and full of diverse emotions. So, talk about sex in pregnancy is talking about the myths and fantasies that limit the couple's sexual pleasure. Some may interfere with the tranquility couple's sex, such as fear of penetration. But there is no reason to worry, the baby is well protected inside the uterus by a few layers of muscles, the sac by a mucosa that blocks the entrance of the uterus. Moreover, sex is able to strengthen the muscles that help the perineum in childbirth, besides leaving the mother happy and relaxed. And if the baby feels everything that the mother feels, sex is good throughout pregnancy. But if the couple does not feel comfortable for penetration to occur, other ways may be tried. After all sex is not confined to it, involves erotic games, oral or anal sex and masturbation. So use your creativity, because there are alternatives to sexual relations if the obstetrician * know what is best to abstain from sex. Discover new sources of pleasure that need not be overlooked. Of course, some conditions may prevent the exercise of sexual activity. If you have had some bleeding exhaust (or spotting) early in pregnancy it is advisable that no penetrative sex until the 14th week. Also not recommended for sex when there is displacement of the placenta, amniotic fluid loss or threat of miscarriage. Early dilation of the cervix and high blood pressure in late pregnancy are also asking for care. Besides these, if there is increased vaginal sensitivity, recurrent infections, injuries or vaginal pain, sex should also be stopped. The situation should always be designed with the help of the binomial: comfort X discomfort. Of course the first few months, nausea, painful breasts, tiredness, nausea and general concerns can end up decreasing the welfare of women and sexual desire. It's the peak of progesterone in the ovary as well. Normally, women report that in the 2nd half is when the intense desire of their sex lives by gaining more energy and provision on account of the growth hormone GH. In addition, the vagina is sensitive due to increased vascularity of the region. In recent months, the volume of the stomach and lower back discomfort may also influence the drop in libido, there is an almost automatic shutdown in relation to sex. Couples need to look for new positions able to leave the stomach more comfortable, as side by side, or rear. During the last month, there is no consensus among obstetricians. While some recommend abstinence until late pregnancy, others believe it is necessary only in the last week. But after birth, abstinence is recommended. Moreover, women usually have less sexual desire at this time due to increased prolactin and to own weariness with the adjustment of initial care for the baby, which is associated to inhibit desire. This lack of initial disinterest is natural and even desirable, because the body needs to recover from changes and stress of pregnancy on both the birth. Over time, and gradually, the desire and sexual life returns. Chat and have patience and support is welcome at this time allows the developed approach and the continuation of sexuality in the near future. * The first task you should think about during pregnancy is an adequate prenatal care.
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