 The words 'pregnant' and 'sex' don't often appear together in the same sentence – unless the conversation is about how babies are made. And that's a shame, because, even aside from all the misinformation out there about pregnancy and sex, it's still seen as unusual, if not taboo. While you should by no means feel pressured to have sex if you're pregnant and just not feeling it, it's also unfair to expect somebody who's up the duff to just suddenly stop being a sexual person until that bun's out of their oven. Annabelle Knight, sex and relationships expert at Lovehoney, tells Metro.co.uk that there's a host of positions you can try that are 'comfortable for your changing body and enjoyable to boot'. 'Most even require a low level of exertion but deliver maximum pleasure,' she adds. 'Nevertheless, make sure to always listen to your doctor's recommendations and warm up and use lube liberally.' For anyone who's keen and whose doctor has given the all-clear to get down to business, here are some of Annabelle's top recommendations… Sexy Spoon Looking for something that requires minimal exertion? 'You can lie down on your side, and your partner will lie down behind you and penetrate,' explains Annabelle. 'This is particularly a good one to try if you are further along in your pregnancy. The Close-Up This one's pretty similar to the Sexy Spoon, but there's a little twist. 'The receiving partner lies on their side with their top leg raised slightly,' instructs Annabelle. 'The giving partner lies next to them on their side and cradles them close before penetrating from behind. The giving partner holds the receiving partner's thigh and raises it higher to aid extra deep penetration. 'A simple raise of the receiving partner's leg instantly creates a deeper level of penetration while also supporting your pregnant partner.' Just make sure you check with your doctor first (Pi){kind=link}
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The words ‘pregnant’ and ‘sex’ don’t often appear together in the same sentence – unless the conversation is about how babies are made.
And that’s a shame, because, even aside from all the misinformation out there about pregnancy and sex, it’s still seen as unusual, if not taboo.
While you should by no means feel pressured to have sex if you’re pregnant and just not feeling it, it’s also unfair to expect somebody who’s up the duff to just suddenly stop being a sexual person until that bun’s out of their oven.
Annabelle Knight, sex and relationships expert at Lovehoney, tells Metro.co.uk that there’s a host of positions you can try that are ‘comfortable for your changing body and enjoyable to boot’.