sexual-advances
An exciting new study has shed light on the patterns of sexual activities among pregnant women! Researchers surveyed 228 expectant mothers aged 19 to 44, with an average age of 31.7 years and a gestational age of 27.8 weeks. Before pregnancy, 74.8% of these women had sex at least once a week. However, during pregnancy, only 48% kept up this frequency.
The study revealed that pregnancy brings mixed changes to women’s sex lives. While 53.5% noticed a decline, 28.6% saw improvements, and 18% experienced no change. Sexual desire also varied, with 46.1% reporting a reduction, 31.6% an increase, and 22.3% no change. Interestingly, 39.5% found improved lubrication, while 31.2% saw a decrease, and 29.3% felt no difference.
Despite concerns, a whopping 77.5% of respondents agreed that regular sex could enhance bonding with their partners. Yet, many women were anxious about potential risks: 64.3% worried about harming the baby, 58.8% feared infections, and 51.2% were concerned about bleeding.
These findings suggest that educating pregnant women could help alleviate unnecessary fears and enhance their sexual well-being and intimacy with partners. Understanding these patterns can lead to happier, healthier pregnancies!
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