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Sex and pregnancy

Due to your raging hormones, you may be even more stimulated during pregancy than before. After after the birth of your child, you may lose some of that fervour, while focusing on your new role as a mother. All of this is normal and you and your partner can ride the wave of your changing sexuality by keeping the communication channels open.

  • Post pregnancy sex

    Post pregnancy sex

    When can you start having sex again post pregnancy? In the past, there was no shortage of religious or medical guidance, telling you that you should or shouldn’t have sex within a certain number of weeks or months. Nowadays, it’s left up to each couple to decide.
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  • Pregnant partner sex...

    Being the lover of a future mother

    Even if the pregnancy was planned and you are both thrilled, it can play havoc with libidos – and not just hers. So how do men feel about sex during these nine months?
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  • Making love

    Making love during pregnancy

    You can make love whenever you want to, provided you don't try to get too athletic and that there are no medical reasons for you to avoid sex.

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  • Lovemaking positions

    Lovemaking positions during pregnancy

    As your tummy grows, some lovemaking positions will become uncomfortable, so you'll need to adjust accordingly.

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  • Making love to get pregnant

    Making love to get pregnant

    In order to get pregnant, you need to start by making love at the right time… and know how to optimise the chances of pregnancy afterwards.

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