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Decreased Desire
If you are not feeling particularly randy now that you're pregnant, you're not alone. A study done by Memorial University in Newfoundland found that 58% of pregnant women reported being less interested in sex. As Ann Douglas, author of "The Mother of All Pregnancy Books" and the mother of four, puts it, morning sickness is not exactly an aphrodisiac.
What causes your libido to plummet?
- Pregnancy symptoms like fatigue and bloatedness
- Shyness about your changing body, including insecurity due to weight gain, varicose veins, unwanted hair, etc.
- Confusion about identity issues: Can you be a pregnant woman/future mother and a sex goddess at the same time?
- Stress and anxiety about intercourse: a worry that it will hurt the baby (it won't)
- Mixed feelings on the part of your spouse or partner about sex during pregnancy
What can you do about decreased desire?
Some pregnant women spend nine months without making love very often. If you want to satisfy your partner and rekindle the flames:
Remember that it's safe: According to a scientific analysis of 59 studies conducted from 1950-1996, sexual intercourse does not pose a risk to the fetus as long as you do not have (or contract) a sexually transmitted disease. If you have a normal pregnancy and your doctor has not indicated otherwise, lovemaking will not put the fetus at risk.
Find other ways to be intimate: If you don't want to make love, that doesn't mean you wouldn't enjoy exchanging massages or a going out for a romantic candlelight dinner. Show your spouse he's still special by finding other ways to be intimate.
Experiment with different positions: If missionary-style lovemaking isn't working, try being on top where you can control the movements and you won't worry about smooshing the baby.
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