A sensual pregnancy

Many couples are surprised that pregnancy sex can be even more sensual than usual. The very high levels of female hormones in your body when you're pregnant mean that you may find you enjoy all aspects of sex, from massage to lovemaking, far more than ever before. You may also experience some specific sexual problems, but most can be resolved easily as long as you and your partner are open with one another.

Hormones and lovemaking

It's perfectly safe to enjoy lovemaking during your pregnancy, unless there are medical reasons why you should abstain for a while. Every pregnant woman has the potential to enjoy sex - and some enjoy it more than they've ever done before.
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Making love during pregnancy

You can make love whenever you want to, provided that you don't try to get too athletic and that there are no medical reasons for you to avoid sex. Good sex in pregnancy is not only very enjoyable, but also helps to prepare you for childbirth by keeping your pelvic muscles strong and supple. It...
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Sensual massage during pregnancy

A loving massage can be relaxing and highly erotic for you and your partner, and reinforces the feelings of love and tenderness you have for each other, particularly if making love is difficult for some reason. Begin with loving hugs, cuddles, and stroking, then take it in turns to massage each...
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Lovemaking positions during pregnancy

Keep on making love as late into pregnancy as you wish, as long as there are no medical reasons for abstaining[. Your baby is safe in your uterus. He's not harmed by normal sexual activity, and probably enjoys sex as much as you do as your hormones reach him via the placenta (see In Touch with...
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Sexual problems and pregnancy

When you're pregnant, there are many physical and emotional factors that can lessen your enjoyment of lovemaking. Fortunately there are very few that actually prevent you from having sex, and these are relatively rare.
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Lovemaking positions for later pregnancy

There are two issues you’ll need to take into account to continue lovemaking during pregnancy – your sensitive breasts and your ever burgeoning bump. Read on for advice on how to enjoy a loving, and still relatively steamy relationship despite your new curves.
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