Sex Benefits During Pregnancy

When it comes to sexual activity of pregnant women, some are still unsure if they should indulge. That’s especially true the closer they are to their due date. As that clock ticks the last few weeks of pregnancy away, women are less likely to engage in any sexual activity (or even want to).

Sex is often far (far, far away) from the number-one desire (or need) most pregnant women have. Still, if you have a healthy pregnancy, there’s no reason not to engage in sexual activity. However, most healthy pregnancies still include hardships such as morning sickness (which is not limited to mornings whatsoever), bloating, and the delightful raging hormones that are probably making the pregnant woman’s head spin.

Well, excellent news, everyone! Sex might actually be able to offer a helping hand with some of these ailments. Although it is far from a cure-all, sex …

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Many people know that general health is one of the major factors if you are trying to conceive a baby. But this doesn’t apply for ladies only. Men who are looking to become dads should also take care of their bodies. Here are several things you can do to increase your chances of becoming a father.

Quit Smoking

Smoking can have a substantial impact on your health, and it can be a significant factor for male infertility. Besides fertility issues, smokers can develop problems keeping and getting erections. Furthermore, smoking can cause damage to the DNA, and thanks to damaged sperm, it will be transferred to the baby.

But all is not lost. Men always produce sperm, and it takes approximately three months for it to mature. And even if you are a smoker, the process is reversible. All you need to do is quit cigarettes if you want your …

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There are so many myths about couples who are trying to conceive. Some believe that specific sex positions will increase your chances of having a baby, while others go as far as claiming that they can determine their baby’s sex. For years, people wondered if sex during pregnancy was safe. Here are some of the most popular myths when trying to conceive.

Always Be in Missionary

Over the years, there have been many theories about the perfect sexual position and how it could increase the odds of conception. One of the most popular examples is, of course, the missionary.

As you probably know already, the missionary is a position where the male is on top, and it is popularly known as the most vanilla pose ever. Moreover, the woman will lie on her back, and, during ejaculation, the gravity will do its job, and everything will be successful. But in …

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Masturbation and Sex Toys During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a glorious time! Everything is new, and each day is an opportunity to experience some novelty. Oh, wait, that actually sounds quite scary, right?

Yup, because pregnancy, although a miracle, is essentially a wild ride into the unknown. Sure, you can read all the books you can get your hands on and listen to the wisdom other women bestow upon you. But, at the end of the day, your pregnancy will be a uniquely singular experience.

Thus, it’s entirely logical for you to be somewhat scared. It’s also sensible to have many questions. For example, many women have a lot of questions about pregnancy sex and masturbation during pregnancy. Is it perfectly safe? Will it cause preterm labor? Will it cause vaginal bleeding?

Is It Safe to Have Sex While Pregnant?

The good news is that any and all sexual activity …

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Conceiving isn’t as easy as people might think. It takes a lot more than some sperm and an egg to make a baby. Everything has to be perfect and according to plans.

You have to be in sync with your menstrual cycle and not let anything affect that. Unfortunately, many factors can mess with that. Number one being stress.

Stress can change your behavior, make you engage in toxic activities, and weaken your immune system. You need to learn how to cope with it healthily.

Stress Can Affect Your Behavior

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, there might be more than one thing wrong. All of the getting pregnant challenges are very real. You have to track your menstrual cycle and do everything perfectly. Just to be able to conceive!

If nothing is working, and you simply cannot pinpoint your problem, stress is the most likely cause. There are many …

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It sounds like you’re getting into something scary. Why should you need to prepare emotionally? 

If you look up some anal hook images right now, they might immediately put you off. But we promise it’s not all as dark and twisted as it seems. However, it can be if you’re into that kind of stuff.  

Anal hooks may not be a beginner-friendly toy, but beginners can research it. It requires a bit of prep beforehand. If you’re not familiar with any type of anal playing, you’ll need to be. Otherwise, maybe this hook should not be your first-time anal experience.

Prior Anal Sex Experience

We know the sole existence of anal hooks may intimidate you. Especially if you’re unsure of what it’s all about or if you have no prior anal sex experience.

If you’re looking to jump the gun and use an anal hook immediately, we recommend slowing down. …

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If you’re a sex toy fanatic or are just starting to look into them for you or your partner, vibrators should be at the top of your list. But while they can mindlessly tease you and boost sexual pleasure almost immediately, there’s another toy that will truly help you get the best bang for your buck! 

If you’re ever seen some double dildo porn, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the massive range of naughty uses for this toy. It’s excellent for nearly anything, including anal play, double penetration, vagina-to-vagina sex, extreme insertions, teasing, gagging, foreplay, and more! And what happens when you add vibrating motors to a regular double-headed dildo? Check out the top reasons you should use vibrating double dildos! 

Vibrating Double Dildo vs. a Regular Dildo and Vibrators

Double dongs are made from similar materials like regular dildos and vibrators. However, they do not contain a base. Instead, you get …

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There are things you can do now before you try for a baby that will affect your fertility and the health of your baby.

Your health before pregnancy will affect the lifelong health of your baby. By following the advice below you can:

• improve your fertility
• protect your baby’s future health
• bring down your risk of problems in pregnancy.

Once you start trying for a baby (have stopped contraception) you won’t know you’re pregnant for the first few weeks.

So, if you’re trying for a baby, making these changes sooner rather than later will give you peace of mind when you get pregnant.

What to do

1. Get help to stop smoking

Smoking affects fertility (the ability to get pregnant) in men and women. If you stop smoking now it will improve your chances of conceiving. Smoking has also been shown to damage the DNA of your baby. During …

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There is nothing that can make you feel more alone—or stressed out—than trying to conceive. While you might have spent the better part of your youth doing all that you could to not get pregnant, when you’re ready to build your family and the going gets tough, it’s normal to have anxiety. Though TTC can feel exhausting, frustrating and lonely, the CDC estimates that more than ten percent of all couples will struggle with fertility—that’s 1 in 10 partnerships. Whenever you’re feeling discouraged, take a read of these inspiring stories.

The Fosters

Got Pregnant In: 2 years

Their Story: After getting married in 2001, Ashley and James began trying to conceive. “When we first started trying, I was obsessive and bought many pregnancy tests even if I knew my period was coming,” says Ashley. “We probably spent hundreds of dollars on tests. We viewed making love as work, and …

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To optimize women’s fertility, taking better care of their bodies is a good first step. But what else can women do to improve their odds of having a baby?

The most important advice for a woman who wants to get pregnant is to get to know her body, specifically her menstrual cycle, said Dr. Ellen Turner, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist and medical director of the in-vitro fertilization program at Northwestern Medicine’s Fertility and Reproductive Medicine department in Chicago.

“It’s important to know how far apart her cycles are so she can more accurately time intercourse to try to get pregnant,” Turner said.

Here are 10 tips that may help increase a healthy woman’s chances of becoming pregnant.

1. Record menstrual cycle frequency

A woman who wants to have a baby should monitor whether the first days of her periods tend to come the same number of days apart …

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