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Quality of Sexuality during Pregnancy, We Must Do Something—Survey Study

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  • Sonia García-Duarte

    (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Torrecárdenas Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain)

  • Bruno José Nievas-Soriano

    (Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine Department, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Natalia Fischer-Suárez

    (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Torrecárdenas Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain)

  • Gracia Castro-Luna

    (Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine Department, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Tesifón Parrón-Carreño

    (Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine Department, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Gabriel Aguilera-Manrique

    (Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine Department, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

Abstract

Background: The main aim of this study was to describe the changes in sexual desire in pregnant women during the gestation period. We also sought to analyze their sexual habits, how they perceive their partners’ attitudes, and determine if they know the importance of sex education during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted using an existing 32-item questionnaire among pregnant women attending the Fetal Welfare Clinic of a reference hospital. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Results: One hundred seventeen women participated. 50.4% stated that their sexual interest decreased. Aspects like the number of coitus, feeling orgasm with penetration or with masturbation, or the frequency of oral sex, were significantly reduced during pregnancy. 90.6% of the women stated that they would like to receive more sex education during pregnancy. There were no differences according to their education level, their partners’ education level, or whether they believed that sexual intercourse could harm the baby. Conclusions: Several advances have been achieved in the healthcare that physicians and midwives provide pregnant women. However, the quality of women’s sex lives still declines during pregnancy. Healthcare providers should assume a proactive role, essential in helping future parents to enjoy their sexuality and dispel myths about sexuality, regardless of their education level.

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  • Sonia García-Duarte & Bruno José Nievas-Soriano & Natalia Fischer-Suárez & Gracia Castro-Luna & Tesifón Parrón-Carreño & Gabriel Aguilera-Manrique, 2023. "Quality of Sexuality during Pregnancy, We Must Do Something—Survey Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:965-:d:1025740
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