Penis Care and the Expectant Couple - 7 Myths About Sex and Pregnancy
While women might know a lot about what will happen to their bodies as they prepare to give birth, men might be left totally in the dark. For example, they might have no idea whether or not sex is a good idea, or whether their penis could hurt the baby. Some men also wonder what penis care steps they should use to make pregnancy sex as great and as safe as it can be.
Couples with concerns about sex should talk things over with a doctor, preferably together, so they are both on the same page. In addition, some common myths about sex and pregnancy are discussed here.
1) Women are not interested in sex when they are pregnant.
Some women have difficult pregnancies. For nine months, they feel as though they have no control over their bodies at all, and they just don't feel sexy. But, some women feel wonderful during this same time period. In fact, some women get a rush of hormones that makes them want sex more than they've ever wanted it before. Men should listen to their partners to determine where they are on the spectrum.
2) It's better to get busy early in the pregnancy.
During the first few months, a woman might not even look pregnant, and it might seem like a reasonable time to have a lot of sex. But in the earliest stages, women are often going through a "morning sickness" phase (which, by the way, is not necessarily restricted to morning). They might feel queasy, tired or anxious about the pregnancy, so this might not be the best time for sex. But after three or four months, when many of these concerns are fading, many women are very interested in physical intimacy.
3) You'll hit the baby during sex.
A large number of guys, as well as their partners, are logically concerned that the penis might poke the baby during sex. Thankfully, however, it's almost impossible for even big guys to hit the growing fetus, because a baby is protected by layers and layers of tissues, and it's located far up in the mother's body. There's just no way for a man to make contact during sex.
4) The baby will be alarmed by momma's pleasure.
Similarly, men may worry that a baby will grow worried by the sounds parents make or the motion a mother's body goes through. Again, the baby is located far from the action and is unlikely to notice much at all.
5) The old positions will work just as well.
Couples who do feel frisky might be encouraged to try out their old positions, but this isn't always a great idea. Placing a woman on her back during sex, for example, could restrict blood flow to the fetus, as well as placing uncomfortable pressure on the woman’s spine. Better positions might involve:
- Placing the woman on top while the man lies flat;
- Placing the woman on top while the man sits in a sturdy chair;
- Lying on their sides, with the man entering from behind;
- Lying face to face, with both partners on their sides.
6) Sex will cause early birth.
When sex goes well, a woman might have contractions in her vagina as she comes to orgasm. But these little tremors a guy might feel aren't the same as the contractions that bring a baby into the world. Those are stronger and they take place in a different part of the body. So there's no need to worry that sex could cause labor to spontaneously begin.
7) She'll never want sex again.
When the pregnancy is over, women might need a little time to heal up. And caring for a new baby is a lot of work, and that can make some women just too tired to think about having sex. But, couples often do return to active sex lives after the baby is born, so it pays for men to be prepared.
A penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help. These products can soften the skin, making it more pleasant to touch as well as more receptive to tactile pleasure. Added nutrients such as vitamin A also help to keep funky-smelling bacteria at bay, so he'll be fresher and more appealing. When the woman is ready for post-baby sex, products like this can make sure the man is ready, too.
