Sexual desire and satisfaction decline throughout
pregnancy for women but are still near normal levels during the first trimester. This is the best time to establish a strong sense of intimacy. Men and women experience different changes during pregnancy. While most women have less sexual satisfaction, only a few men feel this way during the first trimesterprobably because women may have symptoms like morning sickness. To promote sexual intimacy, your partner can fulfill your needs through caressing, massage, and accompanying you to OB/GYN visits and to classes in childbirth and parenting.