How To Have Orgasms During Pregnancy

Orgasms during pregnancy are perfectly safe. In fact, if you have a healthy pregnancy, they are good for you and baby. Some couples find their sex life is better during pregnancy than before. However, due to pregnancy complications like preterm labor, your care provider may recommend no sexual intercourse. If this is the case, check with your care provider to see if you can still have orgasms via other means. Talking with your care provider about sex during pregnancy is always advisable, so you mustn't be afraid or embarrassed to raise the topic.

1. Be prepared for an increased libido. During pregnancy, there will be increased blood and other fluids in your perineum and vaginal area. This will make your clitoris, vagina and labia more sensitive, thereby making sex more pleasurable. Many women experience their first orgasms during pregnancy. Others experience multi-orgasms, orgasms that are stronger or longer than they were prior to pregnancy, or even all three phenomena. In addition, hormones in the second trimester often increase the libido.

2. Orgasms are good for your baby. Many women worry they will hurt their baby by having an orgasm. Your baby does not know that you and your partner are having sex, but they will enjoy the endorphin rush you enjoy during sex. It's also said that babies like the rocking sensation sex and orgasm bring to the uterus.
3. Light cramping and contractions are okay. During orgasm, a woman's uterus naturally contracts whether or not she's pregnant. Most women don't notice it (their attention is elsewhere). But during pregnancy, your uterus is larger and you may notice some light contractions after sex. The contractions should ease after about an hour. If they don't, contact your care provider. If you are at risk for preterm labor, check with your care provider before having sex or orgasms. 
4. Try other positions. As your body grows bigger, you may find many sexual positions are no longer comfortable. It may be inadvisable to try the missionary position now. Positions like hands-and-knees, woman-on-top or spooning may be more comfortable. In addition, these positions may allow less penetration or allow you to control the speed of sex, giving you greater control and perhaps greater orgasm ability.
5. Try something different. Many women find sexual intercourse uncomfortable, but still desire sex. If you want to enjoy the orgasm without sexual intercourse, you and your partner can try mutual masturbation or oral sex. If you decide to have oral sex, make sure your partner does not blow air into your vagina; blowing air can result in a birth complication. You should check with your care provider about using vibrators, since they can give you substantially stronger orgasms and possibly stronger uterine contractions. However, most care providers will probably consider vibrators acceptable.