Keep things safe and hot with these sex styles during pregnancy

Sex during pregnancy can feel like unfamiliar territory. But the good news is almost any sex style works as long as one is comfortable. There might not be much change in your sex life during the first trimester unless you are experiencing early pregnancy symptoms like nausea or vomiting that could kill your mood.

Pregnancy no doubt comes with its fair share of sex drama. Some women experience heightened libido while others cannot stand the sight of their partners. But unless your doctor says otherwise, pregnancy should not be a reason to stop enjoying good sex.

Women are perfectly safe to continue having sex during pregnancy. Besides, experts attribute some benefits to sex during pregnancy. It offers a good partner-bonding experience. Sexual activity during pregnancy may bring some couples closer together.

Sex also improves sleep. It is excellent for your physical health as it burns calories and can help both partners stay fit. Sex can be a great mood-booster too. Some doctors also say it may ease your post-partum recovery.

Further, sex in pregnancy can lead to improved orgasms. Increased blood flow to the genitals may result in more strong orgasms for pregnant women.

But are there any sexual positions to avoid?

Speaking to The Informer, Director of Kibera Human Development Project, Dr Stanley Simiyu recommended a number of sex styles that a woman may enjoy in pregnancy.

“Unless there are complications, sex is encouraged up to delivery day.

Simiyu recommends the following sex styles when pregnant:

• Side lying positions: As your belly continues to grow, you will realise that lying on your side is one of the most comfortable sex positions. You could choose facing front-to-front or front-to-back (spooning). These options are good as they keep the weight of the baby off your back.
• Rear entry aka doggy: To achieve this, position yourself on all four using pillows to prop you up for comfort: Then let your partner enter you from behind.
• Cowgirl: This sex position is great before your belly becomes too big during your last trimester. Before then, you can enjoy it as it does not put any pressure on your belly. It also enables you to control the depth of penetration and clitoral stimulation.
• Woman on top: This pregnancy sex position is convenient, especially if you are too big and lying on your back is uncomfortable.
• Standing: Try leaning on a wall, bed or any comfortable place. A number of pregnant women tend to prefer standing sex positions since they allow for shallow penetration and tend to slow sex down.

For the lovers of oral sex, it is perfectly safe to continue with it throughout pregnancy. However, a partner on the other hand, should avoid blowing air into the pregnant woman’s vagina since this can result in an air embolism, which occurs when an air bubble plugs a blood artery. Though uncommon, an air embolism can be fatal for both the mother and the infant.

In the context of marriage, Ethics and Moral Enthusiast, Ambaisi Masai says that one should abstain from infidelity for the sake of the unborn infant.

“Sex is not bad during pregnancy in fact it’s needed more during that time to give woman easier time during birth time. However, precautions must be taken. Handle your woman gently and avoid being rough or doing anything that can cause the baby harm. Both partners must avoid ex-marital sex that could bring sexually transmitted infections to the unborn child,” Masai advises