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Anonymous asked in Pregnancy & ParentingPregnancy · 1 decade ago

Increased Sex Drive and Pregnancy?

is it true that both men and women experience increased sex drives during pregnancy? and if so why?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    i know its true about women but men no?

    Read this!...................

    whether it’s her first or second trimester, some women experience increased sexual urges, at levels exceeding pre-pregnancy. During the second trimester in particular, many feel hot to trot for reasons far beyond their control. The vulva seems to have a mind of its own. Mother Nature is revving up a pregnant woman’s sex drive with increased vaginal lubrication, larger breasts, and increased vasocongestion (the flow of blood to the genitals) for heightened vulval sensitivity and a swollen, often to the point of aching, clitoris. A woman is literally a hot mama passion playground for her — and her partner — to enjoy.

    Third, during pregnancy, a woman’s dreams may increase and become more sexual in nature. Expectant women have reported more erotic, physical, and varied dreams during pregnancy, with a lighter sleep cycle making it easier to recall the visions and her subsequent nocturnal orgasm(s). Sharing her scintillating nightly visions with her partner can make for even more sizzling real-life action, with many couples fascinated, turned on, and even amused by the thoughts being conjured up during this time.

    Given her sexual metamorphosis, all of these changes add up to a much more orgasmic woman! Between feeling sexier, increased genital blood flood, greater vulval sensitivity, and unexpected fantasies, many women experience their first orgasm or multiple orgasms during this time, spontaneously or while love making. This increased ability to reach climactic heights is why many couples work to put aside any discomfort they have with the idea of sex during pregnancy.

    Many couples have also learned that sex is a way to stay renewed and connected both physically and emotionally during pregnancy. This is crucial given that research has found that while relationship satisfaction tends to increase slightly during pregnancy, with many couples feeling closer, mutual happiness tends to decrease post-birth, with sexual intimacy the most vulnerable area. Couples who remain intimate, in any of its forms, up through the third trimester, report reconnecting more easily post-partum.

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    5 years ago

    I've personally never been pregnant. I do know that it is very common for women to have an increase in sex drive. Though, it is different for every woman. It is also just as common for sex drive to go down. This is especially true during the later stages in pregnancy when moving in general can become more uncomfortable. Yeah, hormones can be an interesting thing...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It really depends on the person. Physiologically there are reasons why women can get aroused more easily during pregnancy (blood flow to the pelvis, hightened emotional state making them get "turned on" mentally as well as physically, etc.) but some women have a very difficult time with being pregnant and being sick kills the mood or makes it seem like too much effort. As for the guy it's the same, some are too freaked out by the fact that his partner is carrying a child and doesn't want to hurt her, others are just excited that her being pregnant is new and different and wants to explore that.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I had a crazy sex drive all through my pregnancy except my first month and my last three months. It is all hormones, just like how your sex drive is during your cycle is determined by hormones. My husband didnt have any more of a sex drive than usual, but he thought I was sexier being pregnant, except in the last three months he wanted to but knew i didnt want to and it was kind of awkward trying to do the deed when i was unconfortable so much. Hope this helped.

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  • 1 decade ago

    When you are pregnant, your blood volume increases by 50%. That is where the 'pregnancy glow' comes from.

    When a person is aroused, blood goes directly down there. If there is more blood in your body then the chances of that increasing is higher

    I hope that made sense. That was the explanation I got from my OB about it.

  • 1 decade ago

    I was ready to go any time while I was pregnant, but I have an unusally high sex drive normally too. My man is always locked, cocked, and ready to rock, so that is hard to answer on his part. i honestly think it has a lot to do with hormones that the female body produces when you are pregnant- they attract your mate. It is pretty basic.

  • 1 decade ago

    It varies from person to person. I lost my sex drive almost completely during pregnancy.

  • 1 decade ago

    It differs from person to person. Me personally, I think I was the same as before I was pregnant. That is until I got huge, then I was grossed out by even the thought of having sex, lol.

    Source(s): proud mommy
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  • 1 decade ago

    If differs from person to person with the woman. Men well they know they can't get you pregnant and that may arouse them more. Who knows.

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