Certainly. And these changes are strictly individual. While some women may enjoy their sexuality during pregnancy, others may feel a complete lack of sexual desire throughout the entire 9 months. What matters is how the pregnancy progresses and whether there are any complications that impede a full sexual life. The psychological attitudes of partners regarding sex life during pregnancy also influence.
Each trimester has its own characteristics that affect the sex life of the couple.
First trimester.
For many women, sexual desire decreases in the first trimester of pregnancy. Malaise, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, engorgement and tenderness of the mammary glands appear, which, of course, does not contribute to an active sexual life.
Second trimester.
In the second trimester, the malaise characteristic of early pregnancy disappears. The risk of miscarriage is significantly reduced (most pregnancy losses occur in the first trimester). Most women feel great and look good during this period. Some couples note that their sex life during this period becomes more active than ever.
Third trimester.
In the third trimester, there is a significant increase in body weight, heartburn, dyspepsia, and fatigue may appear. Therefore, a woman’s sexual activity decreases. In addition, the presence of an already quite tangible child confuses many couples and creates the presence of “someone else in the room,” which often stops many men.