Sympathy Pain

Doin’ it. The ole bump and grind. The horizontal tango. Playing the piano. Making whoopee. Whatever you call it, if you have a child, you have had sex. There are volumes of books on sex, which last I checked, causes pregnancy, but sex during pregnancy is usually just a comic note. Dane Cook, talks about the baby during sex…something about the baby grabbing on…I digress.

So what about sex during pregnancy? Normally, it’s fine. You can’t hurt the baby…under normal, non crazy, sex. You’ll probably find a couple new positions that are just easier and more comfortable. for the most part, sex is even recomended.

There are a few things to watch:

Don’t introduce air into the vagina. It may be a good idea to bypass the oral sex.

The missionary position is not a friendly position for the baby or the momma. It will become Missionary Impossible…get it? see what I did there…Anyway, find some positions that best compliment your new body. Try her on top, spooning, hands and knees, or side by side. Make it fun.

The first trimester will be full of fatigue and nausea. That will lesson, but will still be something that comes up. Communicate that. The second trimester will bring more energy and, hopefully, less nausea.

You may have some history or condition that would cause you to not have sex during pregnancy. A history of miscarriage or a high risk pregnancy, talk to your doctor.

Now, let me share a secret. But first, let me preface it with “every woman is different”. Having said that, DAMN, pregnancy sex is AWESOME! For one thing, because of the heightened blood flow in her body, she’s more sensitive. She also has roaring hormones that can come outta nowhere and WHAM. The sex is very intense. And we talk more about what’s going on. It’s a great thing. Yes there are times that she is not feeling well, or tired, but as long as I am understanding, we’ve been amazing.

In short, take advantage of the differences in your life. Talk and explore. Talk to your doctor if your worried, but don’t just not have sex. Enjoy each other. Communicate. You’re not going to hit the baby in the eye with your penis…and if you do…damn.