Sexual Intimacy during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exceptional period in the life of women as it has physical, hormonal and psychological changes coupled with social and cultural factors which affect women’s sexuality and sexual life of partners.  Hormonal changes may cause nausea and breast tenderness, which together with fatigue, weakness, exhaustion and anxiety may influence sexual intimacy in pregnancy.

Tips for exploring your sexuality during pregnancy

When you are pregnant, you experience many emotions and body changes. Consequently, you might keep wondering whether you are still sexy and attractive. It’s...

Reasons to Abstain from Sex during Pregnancy

Unless your gynecologist tells you to abstain for baby’s sake, sex in pregnancy is okay since it does not harm the fetus. However, some...

Ways to show affection when doctor advices against sex in pregnancy

Many couples enjoy sex during pregnancy because it is a safe period with no worries of hurting the developing baby. However, some pregnant women...

Factors that Influence Sex during Pregnancy

Research shows that there is a reduction in sexual activity, vaginal intercourse and sexual desire in many women as the pregnancy progresses. Both the...

Transmission of HIV

HIV is transmitted (passed) from one person to another through specific body fluids—blood, semen, genital fluids, and breast milk. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is...

Being a Supportive Dad-to-be

The news that your partner is pregnant will usually come with a mixture of great joy and perhaps some apprehension especially if you are...
changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

1st Trimester (0-14 Weeks OR 1-3 Months)

The first trimester comes with the excitement and the niggling suspicion that you may be pregnant. There are many symptoms that may make you...
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