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Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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Most women who are having a normal pregnancy may continue to have sex right up until their water breaks or they go into labor. You would not hurt the baby by making love. The amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus protect your baby, and the thick mucus plug that seals the cervix helps guard against infection.

There are some circumstances, though, in which you may need to modify your activity or abstain from sex altogether for part or all of your pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor should let you know whether you have — or develop — any complications that make sex a no-go.

Many women report that sex feels different during pregnancy. Some find it more pleasurable, at least at times. Others may generally find it less so, for part or all of the pregnancy

Let your partner know if anything feels uncomfortable, even if it issomething you are used to doing all the time. If you find you are feeling turned on but not enjoying intercourse, consider other activities, such as mutual pleasuring, oral sex, or self-stimulation. Experiment and make adjustments as a couple to make sex relaxing and pleasurable for both of you.

Remember, too, that there more to physical intimacy than sex. If you do not feel like having sex or your caregiver has advised you not to, you can still hug, kiss, and caress each other

2nd Answer

Some say that it gets better and better. Some say that it couldn't be worse. Whatever you may have heard, unless you have specific medical advice to the contrary, sex during pregnancy can and should go on for as long as the couple feel like it - certainly up to the eighth month and sometimes beyond.

The point to remember is that the healthy sex urge of both the partners doesn't disappear just because a baby is on the way. In fact, you may enjoy more relaxed lovemaking during pregnancy, now that you can afford to throw caution and contraceptives to the wind.

Body basics
One of the most basic requirements for a relaxed sex life during pregnancy is an understanding of what's going on inside your wife's body. Joint visits to the doctor and an understanding of the process of pregnancy will clear a lot of doubts. You will also have no misunderstandings while making the necessary sexual adjustments.

Take it easy
There are certain times during the nine months when you should take it easy or abstain altogether. Surprisingly, these times are not just at the end of the pregnancy, but at the beginning too.

The most fundamental part of pregnancy takes place during the first three months when the fertilised egg develops into a tiny human being. So, take care while having sex, particularly on days when your wife would normally have her periods.

Open to options
The expecting mother may be too tired by the end of the day to fancy sex. And her early mornings will, in most probability, be hijacked by morning sickness. So, does sex go straight out of the window? Negative. Try other options like making love soon after you return home in the evenings. Use weekends to catch up on lovemaking. Social obligations on the weekends can be rescheduled a bit to fit in with a healthy sex life.

Position play
As the baby bulge steadily increases, you may find lovemaking in the conventional positions difficult. Get innovative and try out other positions. Beware, any position that involves deep penetration of the penis could be dangerous.

Love not lust
During the last stages of pregnancy, you may have to call a temporary halt to lovemaking. But, do not link sex with affection. This is a time when your wife will be most apprehensive and physically uncomfortable. Be demonstrative about your affection and more attentive and loving than usual.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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One word - No.

You cannot know if your partner has had any sexually transmitted disease before. Therefore, the only way to prevent STDs is by using a condom. Douching, that is cleaning of genitals with water, is not going to help because after the deed is done, it's done. There's no turning back.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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If you're having anal sex with a condom, it's perfectly safe. Otherwise, not so much. If done right, both you and your partner are likely to enjoy it. But the chances of STDs are manifold in anal sex.

The chances of a girl getting pregnant by anal sex is highly unlikely, very rare. But it's not impossible. A condition called cloacal malformation can lead to the girl getting pregnant through anal intercourse. So to be on the safe side, always use a condom.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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An average penis size falls somewhere in between 5-6 inches when erect. An average vagina is between 4-4.75 inches when aroused. So we think it's safe to say that in terms of size, it's a perfect fit. Moreover, it all depends on your partner. If they're okay with whatever you have, it shouldn't really matter.

 But to answer your question, no, size is of little consequence if you know what you're doing. Also because most women, if not all, do not achieve climax through intercourse. So, the size of your penis is really a moot point if you know how to use it along with other things.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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You can also try doing kegel exercises, they really help. Ask women, they know. Trying all possible comfortable positions is another way to last longer.

2nd Answer

Call it bed insecurity, but lasting longer in bed is imperative for men. Because sex is not about how soon you can satisfy each other, it's about being in sync with each others bodies and enjoying it. So, don't be stressed before sex. Because getting off under 2 minutes is your body's way to cope with that stress.

If you want to last longer, you need to start masturbating differently. From rapid movements, move on to slower strokes. Try and make it last for at least 10 mins and keep extending your time.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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No matter what your age is, if your penis is in a good working condition, it's very likely that you will experience it almost every morning. There's nothing to be worried about and it's perfectly normal. There are multiple reasons behind this. One of them being that it's your bladders way to keep you from wetting the bed. That's why after you pee in the morning, the erection goes away. Know more about your morning wood by checking this story here.

Improving Sexual Health - Male, 365Doctor | 8 Years Ago

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There is no ideal number here. It's all about living a healthy lifestyle. If you're masturbating well enough to carry on with other tasks in your life, it's fine. But when masturbation is the only thing on your mind, it could be a problem.

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