Whether you have safety concerns or confidence issues surrounding your changing body, don't let pregnancy stop you from finding pleasure and connecting with your partner in the bedroom. While you should always get the green light from your doctor first, when you're ready, there are a few things that make pregnancy sex unique that you should consider. For starters, there are few sex positions during pregnancy that might be better than others in term of both satisfaction and safety, for both you and your partner. What to avoid? So, no missionary and no facedown," says Holly Richmond, Ph. Also, most pregnant women report increased nipple and breast sensitivity. That could mean even better tingles in those areas or, conversely, too much tenderness and sensitivity. For the latter, "tell your partner to lighten their touch or avoid your nipples altogether," says Richmond. Bottom line: "There are plenty of safe, feel-good positions, and pregnancy is an ideal time to expand your horizons," she says. Here are eight suggestions for sex positions during pregnancy you'll want to try, risk-free.


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The Best Sex Positions While Pregnant
Having sex in the early stages of your pregnancy feels completely normal and kind of weird at the same time. However, as your pregnancy progresses, sex can feel just shy of completely awkward or maybe even down right uncomfortable. Here are the biggies to take a pass on, plus a better swap to try. Streicher says. In general, you should avoid laying flat on your back including during sex because your heavier-than-normal uterus puts pressure on your vena cava—a major blood vessel in your body—decreasing blood flow to both you and your baby, she explains. Not only do you risk harming your baby with this position, it can also leave you feeling dizzy and out of breath, and not for the reasons you and your partner hope. Depending on how far along you are, having your belly hang down just may not feel great, and it can place a strain on your back, adds Dr.
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This comes as no surprise to Shannon Chavez, Psy. This position allows control of speed, depth, and body position. Chavez recommends using products such as a Liberator wedge to support the belly or body weight while receiving stimulation from behind. If you want to be able to totally chill out and not have to think about any sort of balancing act or getting too active, Brito recommends this relaxing, seated position. Plus, Brito likes reverse cowgirl for any trimester—especially the third. This variation on spooning allows you to bolster intimacy by facing one another, which allows for more eye contact, kissing, and romantic or dirty talk. You may feel even more supported in this position by placing a pillow behind you or a towel or pillow under your stomach. Lying on your side and while your partner lies behind you facing the same direction and nuzzling up against their body can feel soothing in and of itself. It allows there to be closeness and comfort while being physically connected and able to stimulate all the right places. This position also allows there to be less tension in the body due to the extra weight in the belly.
When it comes to sex during pregnancy , your go-to positions may start feeling awkward as your belly gets bigger. Sex is definitely still in the picture — but you'll probably be looking for new ways to make it happen. You each lie on your side, your bodies creating a V-shape. Wedge a pillow under your back for support as you face your partner, and rest both legs over his hip. This position allows him to keep most of his weight off your belly. This position can work throughout your pregnancy. Straddle your partner as he lies on his back. That way, there'll be no weight on your abdomen and you can control the depth of penetration.