Pregnancy sex is full of challenges. How can you get your groove on with a big belly in the way? How can you feel like a babe when you've got a bun in the oven? And how are you supposed to figure out what's safe in bed and what's not? We've got answers to some of your most perplexing questions
Q. So many women say they feel sexier pregnant, but I just feel fat and tired. I'm only two months along, and sex is the last thing on my mind.
A. It's not just you -- this is totally common! During the first trimester, your body is hard at work, which means you may feel exhausted, nauseous, and overwhelmed -- no wonder you're not in the mood. "Once you hit your second trimester, the nausea lifts and estrogen kicks in, which jump-starts your sex drive," says Lou Paget, author of Hot Mamas: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Sexy Throughout Your Pregnancy and the Months Beyond. She advises that even if you're not up for intercourse, you can easily stay connected with your spouse by cuddling and kissing.
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I really think it shouldn't matter if you use "husband" or "partner" if you are married you will say "husband" and if you are not you will call him or her whatever so what's the big deal? So what if you have a baby and you are not married I mean people getting bent out of shape over a name sheesh ladies it's not that serious you can call your girlfriend/boyfriend what you want to call her/him and us married women will call our men Husband!
11/8/2011 02:53:23 PM Report Abusejoeabb1 I am unwed and do not plan on getting married. I am super happy NOT being married and I think its not ALWAYS right to be married.. I do not believe in marriage so you should consider other people opinions not just your own. Just because you think its right does not mean it is..
11/8/2011 12:23:53 PM Report Abusea family consists of a mother and father , not a mother and a partner. a baby can get love from any gender but their values come from haveing both parents raising that child!
8/11/2011 10:59:25 AM Report AbuseDEFINITELY agree with @agirll777.. Glad someone has pointed that out :))
7/20/2011 02:36:08 PM Report Abuse¿ 41% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce ¿ 60% of second marriages in the U.S. end in divorce ¿ 73% of third marriages in the U.S. end in divorce In the U.S., nearly 40 percent of births are to unmarried women. Just a few little facts for you to consider...
7/19/2011 11:19:14 AM Report Abuseit's *being* born into.
7/19/2011 10:35:20 AM Report Abusejoeabb1 I was NOT saying it was not right to be married. I was simply stating that not EVERYONE is and these articles are not only read by married women. The writers should be a bit more considerate to ALL of their readers not just married ones. It's narrow minded people like YOU that apparently write these articles. A baby is a beautiful creation no matter what type of family(traditional or not) it's be born into. I hope that you can look outside your white picket fence and realize this.
7/19/2011 10:31:17 AM Report AbuseDear Parents.com, According to "anonymous'" comment about using the word comment- one should NEVER feel bad using the word HUSBAND! Being "unwed" isn't modern either (to anonymous) just more widely admitted. Its ALWAYs right to be married if you're expecting. No matter what Hollywood lifestyles try to dictate! Its still right to do right and ok to be ok. Thanks.
7/18/2011 11:34:46 AM Report AbuseUm is anyone else bothered by the fact that ALL of the articles here use "husband" all the time? In todays society you would think things would be a bit more modern. There are many unwed mothers in this world, whether they are with the baby's father or not. Also there are many same gender couples having babies too. These women need advice and articles and do not need to see "husband" in every one. Dear Parents.com please start using "partner" instead. Thanks.
7/18/2011 10:08:18 AM Report AbuseWe started doing anal and now I love it!
6/6/2011 02:02:15 PM Report Abusei am 35 weeks pregnant. me n my hubby would like to have intercourse but my belly is always in the way and we cant seem to find a position besides" doggie style that works.even that is uncomfortable, to be honest im not a fan of "doggie style" and we just cant seem to enjoy intercourse. he can finish but i cant . ne suggestions? my belly is soo0o0 in the way!
5/9/2011 02:21:04 PM Report Abuseis it normal that i can not hold down any foods or liquids? its been four or five days... im afraid the baby isnt getting nutrients
12/21/2010 10:01:46 PM Report Abusewho answers all these questions?
12/13/2010 07:37:40 PM Report AbuseFOR ANY QUESTIONS I RECOMEND BABYCENTER.COM.... IM 27 WEEKS ALONG AND THIS IS MY 2ND SON.... MY FIRST WAS 10 YRS AGO WHEN WE REALLY DIDNT HAVE THE ACCESS TO THE WEB LIKE WE DO TODAY.... ON THAT SITE U WILL FIND SOOO MUCH HELPFUL INFORMATION N FIND OUT THAT U R NOT THE ONLY ONE FEELING THE WAY U DO OR THINKING UR EXACT SAME THOUGHTS.... HOPE I HAVE HELPED U LADIES IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE... HAVE A BLESSED ONE
11/18/2010 10:24:59 AM Report AbuseSex isn't what's happening to me right now. Is that normal or do I just feel like I'm fat and just can't move.
11/4/2010 07:55:45 AM Report Abuseif you got treated for stds and your boyfraiend didnt you should wear a condom and if he gave u stds then his being bad going out having sex with other gurls so u should wear condoms or it could be HIV take care of ur self
10/21/2010 05:07:11 PM Report Abuseso is it okay to have sex at 36 weeks????
10/18/2010 02:03:39 PM Report AbuseI had an std when I was about 2 months pregnant I did get treated but my babies daddy didn¿t we don¿t even know if he has it or not it was our first time with each other when I got pregnant is it ok to have sex using a condom I¿ve avoid sex because I don¿t what to harm my baby I am 35 weeks and I really what to have sex.
10/12/2010 07:53:40 AM Report AbuseI had an std when I was about 2 months pregnant I did get treated but my babies daddy didn¿t we don¿t even know if he has it or not it was our first time with each other when I got pregnant is it ok to have sex using a condom I¿ve avoid sex because I don¿t what to harm my baby I am 35 weeks and I really what to have sex.
10/12/2010 07:52:46 AM Report AbuseIM NOT WITH THE FATHER ANY MORE BUT I DO WANT TO HAVE SEX IM 35 WEEKS AND IS IT ARE RIGHT TO HAVE SEX WITH SOME ONE WHO NOT THE FAHTER AT 35 WEEKS?
10/8/2010 09:07:22 AM Report AbuseI can't figure out what position to be in for oral sex, since we're not supposed to lay on our backs from the 2nd trimester on. Any ideas, or is it OK to be on your back for a short time?
10/4/2010 11:09:20 AM Report Abuseto kiana... did you give it to youir boyfrind, or did he give it to you? if you were treated for the std then your boyfriend should have been treated too... so if you have both been treated for the std, and are loyal to eachother thn you shouldnt need the condom, its always a risk to give a pregnant woman antibiotics, but thy will give thm to you if neccessary, so im assuming that yur dr. treated you right?. however... if u are not treated, thn id be safe and not have sex at all.
7/12/2010 10:01:35 PM Report Abusei am 35 weeks and a half and my belly seems to sting really bad as if i had a burn on my hand and someone put lemon over it.is this normal?
5/11/2010 01:19:04 AM Report AbuseTo nlmerris: The reason that your baby is getting hiccups is because he/she keeps swallowing the amniotic fluid surrounding it. This is not harmful to the baby and is actually good, the baby is learning how to swallow things for later when it is born.
4/27/2010 01:06:28 PM Report Abusemy baby only moves at night , only because i have galstones ,doc says she is fine
4/26/2010 04:17:18 PM Report AbuseI am in my third trimester and when i try to walk to fast sometime i get a pain so bad that i have to stop moving no matter what i am doing or were i am and can't move for about six minutes or so, is this normal?
4/12/2010 02:05:31 PM Report AbuseI have a question...my baby seems to get hiccups allll the time. Does anyone know why, what causes this and if its stressful for the baby?
4/12/2010 01:44:38 PM Report Abusei am in my third trimester ,during sex and especially when i reach orgasm, my belly tend to stiffen as if i am contracting as my baby bulges itself out in various positions.
3/31/2010 11:22:18 AM Report AbuseI'm expecting to be having a baby in June, and i had a question, my baby doesn't really move at all during the day, he only moves at night. Is that a bad thing?
3/5/2010 01:55:23 PM Report AbuseJust from experience, i find that "from the back" is the best position especially when you are in your last trimester, you can support your growing belly with pillows and prop yourself up alittle and you get to take that extra added pressure off that comes from the heaviness of your stomach.
2/8/2010 10:56:29 AM Report Abusea couple questions...ive had an std when i was 1 1/2 months pregnant i do not know if i still have it though..My doctor told me that i should not have unprotected sex with my significant other. But he said nothing about not having sex with a condom. Well ive had sex with a condom and i felt pain but there was no blood in my urine when i went to the restroom. All i want to know is is it safe to have sex with chlamydia with a condom and what positions should i have sex in while pregnant?
2/4/2010 06:00:24 PM Report AbuseKelswaz there would be no reason to wear a condom to avoid pregnancy since you are already pregnant unless you are trying to protect yourself or someone else from getting a STD.
2/1/2010 09:26:28 PM Report AbuseDo you need to use condoms when having sex whilst pregnant?
1/30/2010 05:19:54 AM Report AbuseWhat about from the back( not anal) would that harm the baby?
1/26/2010 07:01:23 PM Report Abuse