Baby on board... Pregnancy and sexuality
The eighth month:
The desire, which reappeared during the
previous period, remains intact in the majority of the cases. A considerable
difference can however intervene, showing itself by "peaks"
during which the frequency of sexual intercourses can considerably increase
through a research for orgasmic relaxation to counterbalance the stress
related to the approach of the baby birth. On the other hand, it can also
decrease in a significant way, and even disappear for a while to allow
the couple to finalize together the last preparations.
Obviously, possible complications at this stage can bring modifications
to this theoretical plan. But altogether, complicity and affection, still
strengthened, allow a harmonious and fulfilling sexuality. From this point
on, the physical modifications of the woman’s body can be an important
obstacle. The future parents have to adapt themselves to these important
changes, but a playful approach of sex often allows to by-pass these small
inconveniences. It is on the male’s side that a decline of desire
usually intervenes. Sometimes, the new physical appearance of his partner
blocks him, some men dread to strike the foetus or the mother, others
feel excluded or in competition with the young human being to come. Once
again, it belongs to the healthcare professionals to reassure the couples
by providing them useful advices and appropriate practices.
