{"id":24803,"date":"2025-02-14T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=24803"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:22:24","slug":"pregnancy-and-sexuality-what-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/pregnancy-and-sexuality-what-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy and Sexuality: What Changes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many preconceived ideas about sexuality during pregnancy<\/strong>. Of course, your condition may require some adjustments or precautions<\/strong> compared to usual, but it is entirely possible to maintain a fulfilling sex life<\/strong> even while pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Valentine\u2019s Day approaching, let\u2019s break down the myths surrounding sexuality during pregnancy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does pregnancy affect sexuality?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just like any significant life event, pregnancy can affect your sexuality<\/strong>, whether alone or with your partner, and more broadly, your couple\u2019s intimacy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

During pregnancy, your body experiences a complex hormonal process<\/strong> and some of these hormones can incidentally influence sexual desire<\/strong>. For example, oxytocin<\/strong> (especially in late pregnancy and childbirth), known as the \u201chormone of pleasure and love,\u201d may increase your sexual desire<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, pregnancy also brings fatigue<\/strong>, unpleasant symptoms<\/strong> like nausea, back pain, breast tenderness, stress, and anxiety… all of which can hinder sexual desire<\/strong>\u2014which is completely understandable.<\/span><\/p>\n