One of the great myths is that the practice of sex during pregnancy can be dangerous for the baby and there are many women who completely eliminate sexual relations from the moment they confirm that they are pregnant. However, sex during pregnancy is only a risk in very specific cases:

• When there is a history of spontaneous abortion or premature birth.
• If there is bleeding or vaginal discharge.
• If there is a loss of amniotic fluid or placenta previa.
• If you have a sexually transmitted disease.

With regard to the so-called risk pregnancies, it will be the gynecologist who must determine whether or not to have sexual relations.

Another myth related to sex during pregnancy is that its practice can harm the baby. The first thing to know is that it is protected by the mother’s abdomen and by the amniotic fluid bag. However, it will be necessary to adapt the way in which sexual relations are carried out as the pregnancy progresses, although not in order to avoid the baby suffering, but so that they are comfortable and both members of the couple can fully enjoy themselves.

Despite the false myths, it is true that pregnancy conditions the sexual life of the couple in some way. In some women, sexual desire comes and goes during pregnancy. In the first trimester, for example, the symptoms of pregnancy can inhibit the desire to have sex. But the symptoms usually disappear in the second trimester and normalcy can be regained insofar as the growth of the fetus, and with it of the belly, will condition the movements and postures. In addition, during pregnancy increases the blood volume of the woman and most of the blood flow is directed to the pelvic area, so it is likely that she reaches orgasm more easily and even more intensely.

In the third quarter, there may again be a loss of interest in sex by women, although they are usually transitory situations. The practice of sex will impose the need to look for comfortable positions for women, given the growth of their abdomen. Sexologist in Delhi suggests the best, in this case, are those in which the woman is on top, in which the man is placed on the back of the woman or on which it rests on the hands and knees. Even so, do not forget that sexual intercourse can be equally successful without the need for penetration: there are many ways to enjoy sex.

In any case, the practice of sex during pregnancy should be based on good communication between the couple, seeking understanding and mutual satisfaction of the needs of the other. The complicity that is obtained in this way will make both enjoy equally.