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Sexuality and pregnancy. An interview study

L M Barclay1, P McDonald, J A O'Loughlin

  • 1University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|February 1, 1994
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Pregnancy significantly reduces women's sexual interest and activity, while men's interest remains stable, leading to less frequent intercourse. Some men also experience difficulty achieving orgasm during intercourse.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Human Sexuality
  • Psychology of Pregnancy

Background:

  • Pregnancy involves significant physiological and psychological changes.
  • Understanding the impact of pregnancy on couple's sexual health is crucial.
  • Previous research has explored sexual changes during pregnancy, but in-depth interview data is less common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences and changes in sexual interest and activity among couples during pregnancy.
  • To understand the partners' perspectives on sexual well-being throughout gestation.
  • To identify specific sexual behaviors and challenges faced by expectant couples.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study using semistructured interviews.
  • 25 couples recruited from a hospital antenatal clinic in their first trimester.

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  • Follow-up interviews conducted in the second trimester and late pregnancy (38-40 weeks' gestation).

    • Main Results:

    • A notable decrease in sexual interest was reported by women, not mirrored by male partners.
    • Frequency of sexual intercourse significantly declined during pregnancy.
    • The variety of sexual activities decreased, though oral sex remained common; anal intercourse was less frequent.
    • A considerable percentage of men (28%) reported inconsistent orgasm achievement during intercourse.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnancy impacts female sexual interest and activity more profoundly than male partners.
    • Reduced sexual frequency and variety are common during pregnancy.
    • Male orgasm difficulties during intercourse warrant further investigation in the context of pregnancy.