Free Your Orgasmic Pregnancy by Yvonne K. Fulbright Danielle Cavallucci Page B

she had an orgasm, she lay back and said, ‘I bet he’s going to like that.’ And we laughed. We thought that her or- gasm had to be a good thing for him—that it would make him feel good.”
' Sexual Positions to
Accommodate Your Growing Belly
Your breasts are heaving. Your genitals are throbbing. Your whole being is aching. You’re literally dripping with anticipation.
You want sex—no, make that need sex—and you want it now ! Only you’re not sure what you should—or are allowed to—do.
During T2 andbeyond, it’s natural for lovers to find their en- thusiasm for eroticism stifled by real and perceived restrictions on what sorts of activities are okay. While positions putting any pressure on a preggie’s stomach are absolute no-no’s through- out most of your pregnancy (and are probably too uncomfortable anyway), pregnant couples can indulge in a number of basic posi- tions all the way to D-day. These include, but are not limited to, safe variations on: woman-on-top, modified-missionary, side- by-side, rear-entry, standing, and sitting positions.
For these and any other sexual positions you and your partner mayengageinduringyourpregnancy, therearecertainrulesand cautions that need to be observed:
Stick with positions that allow shallow thrusting. Your cer- vix may be tender or even bleed with deep penetration, es- pecially late in the pregnancy, when it’s ripening.
Keepyourpartner’s weight off yourbellyandtenderbreasts. This can be challenging, but it’s important.
Utilizepositionsthat allowforthewoman’s controloverthe depth and angle of penetration (in this way she gets to play cowboy!).
Beginning at four months, according to Dr. Joel Evans, coauthor of The Whole Pregnancy Handbook, women should not be on their backs for more than five minutes or so.
What’s Going on with Your Partner
People have the tendency to see pregnancy as a delicate condition, so remind your lover that you’re not fragile—that you can handle business as usual, inside the bed and out. Many people auto- matically assume that preggies can’t take care of themselves, even in everyday activities. Prove that you are autonomous. Danielle worked up to sixty hours a week until just days before she went into labor. Others, including your lover, will admire your feats, which will make you seem even sexier and more desirable. A 1998 study reported that a woman’s positive work life was associated with a greater frequency of sexual intercourse during pregnancy, and greater sexual satisfaction and less frequent loss of sexual desire at four months postpartum.
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Avoid positions that require the preggie to twist.
Communicate! If you’re not jiving with a position, let your lover know. If things need to be switched up, speak up. If you want it harder or faster, take charge.
     
     
The following positions offer a wide variety of choices. Use your imagination to make them your own by modifying them. Without further delay, let’s have sex!
Note: Although the focus in the following positions is vagi- nal-penile intercourse (including intercourse with a strap-on dildo), if you’re in the mood for anal sex these positions work for that as well.
Woman-on-Top
Especially early in pregnancy, straddling your partner and riding high should pose no challenge at all. Take care to prop yourself upright to avoidexertingunduepressureonthebelly. Whilesome pressure on a pregnant woman’s belly is often inconsequential, excessive pressure can be fatal to the fetus and should be avoided. Don’t lie on your belly or press it too hard against your partner, even in the heat of passion. Doing so can restrict the aorta, stem- ming the flow of blood to you and your child.
Benefits of Woman-on-Top
~ You receive direct stimulation of the clitoris.
~ Beingon top puts you in control of the speed, angle, anddepth of vaginal thrusting.
~ You’re in charge, which can mean increased pleasure for you if you know what you’re doing.
~ Your lover can