When you're ready, arrange to have uninterrupted private time with your husband to explore your bodies anew. Light candles, take a warm bath together. When there's time to relax again and focus on yourselves, tell each other how you feel. And realize that you will have to schedule, plan and protect this time as a couple. You may find that though the frequency of lovemaking decreases, the quality of sex increases.
Many women report deeper and stronger orgasms following pregnancy and birth.
Indeed, the increase in surface area of the womb and heightened blood supply brought to the lower pelvic floor during pregnancy can contribute to greater sensuality. All Rights Reserved. 2000 iVillage Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.