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How To Choose Sexy Maternity Lingerie
Being pregnant shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on sex appeal or comfort.
There’s no doubt your body goes through a lot when you're pregnant. Your hormones are running wild and your body is changing to accomodate a tiny new life.
For some, those hormones mean the last thing you can think of is getting sexual. For others, it’s all you can think about! Either way, sex lingerie can help you feel amazing at any stage during your pregnancy.
Here's what the lingerie experts at Lovehoney recommend:
- Go for comfort over everything. The key to shopping for sexy maternity lingerie is choosing something loose or stretchy that won't become uncomfortably tight as your tummy grows. Once you get rounder, we recommend staying away from underwired or boned lingerie – save the lace-up corsets until after you give birth!
- Plan for the future with adjustable straps. It's a good idea to choose lingerie with adjustable straps and fastenings which allow you to change the fit with your body’s changes and your belly’s growth.
- Choose something you'll wear postpartum. Pick pieces with easily removable cups for breastfeeding and a stretchy material which will continue to fit your body once your baby is born and long afterwards. One size lingerie tends to have more of a stretch than regular sized clothing, meaning it expands and retracts for a comfortable fit as your bump grows.
In this article, you'll find everything you need to know about buying lingerie for pregnant women, whether that's erotic maternity lingerie or just beautiful styles to complement bodies of all shapes and sizes.
You'll find a selection of gorgeous pieces that look great before, during and after pregnancy, helping you feel satisfied and sexy for the entire nine months.
How to choose maternity lingerie
How to choose sexy maternity lingerie
To support your bust
A soft cup bra is a pregnancy essential, as underwires can be painful for swollen breasts. Choose a soft bra that shows off your nipples beneath a layer of sheer mesh for sexiness and support without discomfort.
If you’re someone who doesn’t usually have the biggest bust and you want to show off your swollen tatas while you can, consider a peek-a-boo bra. The jaw-dropping open-cup style will make it near impossible for your partner to look anywhere else and takes full advantage of all the sensitivity your breasts and nipples can be feeling.
To hide your bump
Loose-fitting, comfortable and adjustable, a flyaway lace babydoll skims, flatters and reveals a glimpse of your bump. It's the perfect way to keep feeling sexy throughout your pregnancy journey. The flowing and soft material of baby dolls also feels so good against your skin. Walk and swish around in one for a bit to feel what we’re talking about.
Do you feel like your breasts need additional support during sex? A sheer babydoll with halter neck ties will gently lift and support as it flares out over your bump.
A robe is a truly versatile piece of bedroom attire that you'll wear long after your pregnancy is over. Fully adjustable to suit your changing body, satin will smoothly caress your bump, breasts and below while making you feel great.
To feel super sexy
Some people experience more discharge while pregnant, so you may want good coverage around the crotch for anything you'll wear day to day. Try stretchy lace knickers with a low waistband and a full gusset.
But when you're enticing someone into bed, you might enjoy crotchless knickers or a soft thong. Black lace is also a winner for feeling oh, so sexy.
To show off your bump
Pregnancy is a beautiful, natural thing your body can do. Sometimes flaunting it feels awesome. So, for maternity lingerie that shows off your bump, try an all-in-one bodystocking. Free from uncomfortable seams or waistbands, these stretchy numbers fit like a glove throughout your whole pregnancy.
6 Sexy maternity lingerie styles to try
Ready to treat yourself? Here are some top lingerie styles for pregnant people, recommended by Lovehoney.
Best for simple sex appeal
If less is more, then this skimpy bra set could be the most alluring lingerie look we've ever created for you. The soft triangle bra shows off your nipples beneath a layer of sheer mesh, while the adjustable G-string bares your hips, bottom, and crotch.
What customers say: "Love how comfortable this set is. I also love the fact that it’s sheer. My hubby really enjoys lingerie that see though, particularly to the breasts. Would certainly buy others if available in different colours. Highly recommend"
Best for ultra-revealing style
We loved a good game of peek-a-boo when we were younger, but now that we're older, we love it even more. With bow-trimmed slits revealing alluring glimpses of your love buttons and lady garden, this skimpy lace bra set will spark brand new bedroom games.
What customers say: "He loved undoing the ribbons on the bra and being able to bang through the open knickers. To see him turned on like that turned me on even more. We had a wild night"
Best for a flattering figure
Arouse wild desires in this deep blue babydoll from our effortlessly sensual Late Night Liaison collection. From its plunging lace cups and shimmering straps, to its floaty sheer skirt for that extra-sexy glimpse, don't expect to get a wink of sleep.
What customers say: "Cannot fault this product! Makes me feel so confident. Would recommend this to any woman with any body shape"
Best for a sexy reveal
Play the sexiest game of Pass the Parcel ever when you layer this luscious lace robe over your favourite lingerie. Fastening with 2 internal ties and a wide satin belt that cinches your waist, the slip-on robe flatters your curves for complete confidence.
What customers say: "Looks very sexy on my wife and also makes her feel like the sexy woman she is"
Best for showing off your cheeks
A combination that flatters, invites caresses and is super-sexy, our black lace knickers in a short-style are a key piece for your lingerie collection. Stretchy floral lace offers pure comfort for a seamless transition from day to evening wear.
What customers say: "I bought these for my girlfriend to use as every day and she says they are the most comfortable knickers she has ever worn. They look sexy too"
Best for stretchy sexiness
Bring some drama in this overwhelmingly sexy all-in-one, luring your lover in with every single inch of your body. Made from slinky, curve-embracing fishnet and lace, it features open cups to leave them lost for words, and no crotch for added mischief.
What customers say: "Just buy it! I’m a 14 so bought the ‘one size’, I looked hot, I felt sexy and looked liked a goddam Queen!!! I will definitely buy a body stocking again…. Oh yeh, left hubby in a dribbling, drooling mess"
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