A pregnant woman should make love every day (or as often as comfortably possible and medically cleared) because it offers several significant benefits.
Emotional Connection with Partner
Daily intimacy strengthens the emotional bond between partners during pregnancy, which can feel like a solo journey at times. The act of touch and closeness increases oxytocin, the bonding hormone, helping a pregnant woman feel loved, secure, and emotionally supported. This connection reassures both partners and keeps them close during the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.
Mood Boost and Stress Reduction
Making love daily naturally boosts mood by releasing feel-good hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. These help reduce anxiety and stress, common during pregnancy, and improve emotional balance. It also lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and can provide a more positive outlook, which is beneficial for mental well-being throughout pregnancy.
Improved Circulation and Better Sleep
Sexual activity acts like a gentle workout, stimulating blood flow and improving circulation, which can reduce common pregnancy discomforts such as swollen feet and varicose veins. Additionally, the release of oxytocin and endorphins after intimacy relaxes the nervous system, promoting deeper and more restful sleep, which is often hard to achieve during pregnancy.
Preparation for Labor
Sexual activity, particularly in the third trimester, may help prepare the body for labor. Semen contains prostaglandins which help soften and ripen the cervix, similar to labor-inducing medication. Orgasms cause mild uterine contractions that tone and prepare the uterus for childbirth. This natural preparation can potentially aid in a smoother labor process when approved by a healthcare provider.
In summary, making love every day during pregnancy can enhance emotional intimacy, reduce stress, improve physical comfort and sleep, and help prepare the body for labor, contributing to a healthier and more connected pregnancy experience.
