By Karen Robock Sep 25, Photo: iStockphoto. And let us be the first to tell you, that includes your sex life, too. The good news is, the right pregnancy sex positions can help with the transition—and keep romance in the rotation for those long nine months. By the second trimester , hormonal changes can start working in your favour, often with a boost in energy and libido. Some couples also experience a surge in intimacy, which can be a good thing in the bedroom.
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After all, sex is about enjoying the body, intimacy, and closeness. Intimacy comes in plenty of forms, including kissing, breast pleasure, oral sex, fantasy, and even anal sex. Read up on oral sex techniques. Play with some new toys. Think of pregnancy as a time to experiment, especially in the earlier months, to figure out the ideal position between you and your partner. Still, you may have questions about how to adjust for maximum abdominal comfort when engaging with your partner. This position is often cited by sex educators as a popular option for all kinds of partners.
But after clearing that up, you might be wondering how to make the whole thing work. As your tiny baby bump blossoms into a full-fledged belly, not every position might be comfortable — or satisfying — for you and your partner. Even though having sex while pregnant might seem like unfamiliar territory, there are still plenty of positions that will feel good. And you can use them up until the very end. The not so good?
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