Bumping and grinding with a baby on board may seem kinda scary, especially for first-time parents, but rest assured, research shows pregnancy sex is totally safe. For instance, if you're at risk for an early delivery, your doctor may recommend abstaining from sex entirely during the third trimester until around week 36, she adds. What's better: The sex can feel amazing—like, even more amazing than before you got preggers. But even with all those pregnancy sex perks, you may also experience a change in your comfort level with certain positions, says certified sex therapist Donna Oriowo , PhD.
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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.
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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.
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