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Sexuality in pregnancy: what determines behavior?

R P Perkins

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pregnancy significantly impacts sexual attitudes and behavior, leading to a decline in coital frequency. Sexual satisfaction and relationship quality can influence these changes during pregnancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human Sexuality
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Pregnancy involves significant physiological and psychological changes.
    • Understanding the impact of pregnancy on female sexuality is crucial for reproductive health.
    • Previous research has explored various aspects of sexual behavior during pregnancy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of prior life experiences and pregnancy on sexual attitudes, behavior, and response.
    • To identify factors affecting sexual activity and satisfaction during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Anonymous questionnaire survey of 155 puerperal volunteers.
    • Data collected on personal and sexual histories before and during pregnancy.
    • Analysis of trends in coital frequency, attitudes, and masturbation.

    Main Results:

    • A general trend of declining coital frequency towards the end of pregnancy was observed.
    • Masturbation increased or persisted inversely to attitudes towards coitus.
    • Individual circumstances had no significant effect on these trends, though poor relationships deteriorated faster.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnancy is a potent influence on human sexuality, overriding many individual characteristics.
    • Sexual satisfaction and rewarding circumstances can mitigate but not prevent the decline in sexual activity during late pregnancy.
    • Sexually experienced and satisfied women adapt better to pregnancy-related changes.

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