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| |    Sex in the Second Trimester by Lisa Rodriguez, R.N. and Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. reviewed by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. In this part of pregnancy, many women report that they enjoy sex with their partner more than ever. Your abdomen is growing but is not so large that it's in the way during lovemaking. Many fathers-to-be find themselves aroused by their partner's changing body. The nausea and vomiting usually have subsided; consequently, you are more in the mood to concentrate on your relationship with your partner. Some men feel inhibited, though; others may see the fetus as an "observer" to sex, which can be distressing. Communicating about these feelings can help to resolve them. Cramping A number of women worry about cramping they might have during or after sex. This is normal in pregnancy. Sexual arousal and orgasm can cause uterine cramping, but it should subside soon after intercourse. If cramping continues for several hours or is associated with any bleeding or leaking of fluid, you should call your practitioner. Restrictions on sexual activities In general, there are no restrictions on nonpainful sexual activities in the second trimester. One activity that may pose a risk, however, is forceful blowing of air into the vagina, which can allow the air to enter the woman's bloodstream. It may sound harmless enough, but the results can be fatal. If your pregnancy becomes complicated in any way, talk to your practitioner about any sex-life restrictions. Communicate! Having a child together is a team adventure. Whatever the effects of the pregnancy on your sex life, open communication can help to cement your relationship and keep you close. (For the father's perspective, see the article "Sex with a Pregnant Partner".) Even when sex is not a priority, try to find activities that bring you closer together and get you ready for the journey ahead.
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