Malaysian Couples Share Their Thoughts on Sex & Pregnancy

Sex promotes intimacy and makes us feel closer to each other. According to a study reported in the journal Psychological Science, couples who reported a stronger sexual afterglow were more likely to report a greater marital satisfaction 4 to 6 months later, compared to couples with weaker sexual afterglow. By that time, I bet you must have pretty much figured out what works for you, what doesn’t, what your partner likes, and whatnot. But the funny thing is that relationships can be a whole new experience every day – even if you have known your partner for years! Here are some of the things that people still did not know about when it comes to sex and pregnancy. 1. To pee or not to pee? It IS important to pee after having sex! Peeing after sex may help to flush bacteria out of the urethra, thereby helping to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). It may be especially helpful for women, or people who are prone to UTIs. But, do take note that peeing after sex will not prevent pregnancy or any sexually transmitted infection (STI). 2. Yes, you can absolutely and positively get pregnant while having sex in the water! I bet most of us agree that sex can become even more exciting when it happens al fresco – and that includes doing it in the water. So, if you think having sex in the water will prevent you from getting pregnant, naahhh, you are wrong! There can still be a release of semen during intercourse even before ejaculation. To the wife, if your husband pulls out before he ejaculates, you can still get pregnant. 3. Body contact and sex relieves pain (and stress!) Touching is an important part of a relationship. Even a simple caress on the hands can boost the intimacy of your relationship. All this closeness can help you feel stronger and able to cope with your chronic pain better. 4. Having sex in the morning will improve your chances of conceiving Studies suggest that most men’s hormones are at their highest in the morning. Though some may agree on this as you tend to feel more relaxed in the morning, compared to at night as some may feel that it is better to do it before you go to bed. Nevertheless, you can just go for it when both of you feel like doing it. 5. Eating twin bananas will help you conceive twins Uh-uh, no, nope, nahhh! Photo Credit: iStock Please refrain yourselves from believing this myth. It is purely a myth and proven wrong. But, I would not blame you if you tried it before. That is what our ‘nenek moyang’ wants us to believe when it comes to pregnancy. Do you find any that relate to you and your partner? Have you talked about these kinds of topics with him or her? If you have not, try it today and see how both of you would react, just like these couples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v8BSXYymNGpI It feels great to see that no matter how long you guys have been together, you will always learn something new about each other—and that includes his or her sexual activities, too. For trying-to-conceive couples, aside from the correct technique and timing, it is imperative for you to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible after you have missed one period. And with that, using the right pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy is important as well. Clearblue® Plus Pregnancy Test – Fast, Accurate, and Convenient Clearblue® Plus Pregnancy Test is one of the most reliable and trustworthy pregnancy home tests from Clearblue®, which 9 out of 10 women say is “easy to use”. This pregnancy test is so convenient and provides rapid results with 99% accuracy in just 3 minutes! Moreover, the wider Colour Change Tip makes it easier to use and changes colour from white to pink, so you know that you have sampled correctly. You can get yours at the nearest pharmacy or buy it online on Motherhood.com.my with 15% OFF! Even better, join this contest to stand a chance to WIN Clearblue® Pre-Pregnancy Care (PPC) Kit worth RM500! This exclusive pre-pregnancy kit would be a meaningful gift to all trying-to-conceive women. You just need to follow these 3 simple steps below to win this contest: STEP 1: Tell us some crazy ‘Old Wives Tales’ on fertility and conceptions that you have heard or tried before (or still trying) in the comments section of the contest post. STEP 2: Nominate 3 friends to participate in this fun challenge in the comments section and SHARE the post (do not forget to set your profile to 'public mode'). STEP 3: Submit your details in the form provided. And lastly, all the best to you! For those who are preparing for their parenthood journey, visit the Clearblue® Official Brand Page here today!

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