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↓ Comic Transcript
Pregnancy Sex by Boum, published July 2, 2019 at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/pregnancy-sex-boum
Boum draws in a very cartoony, simple-line style with a color palette of oranges and reds.
"Hi! I'm Boum, a cartoonist and mother of two." She says to the reader with a wave. Boum sports an undercut with a shock of swoopy orange hair on the top of her head. She wears a striped t-shirt, jean shorts, black leggings, calf-high white socks and flat orange slip-ons. Along with tattoos on her arms she also has multiple small hoop piercings in her earlobes and a septum piercing."I make journal comics! I'm here to talk about SEX DURING PREGNANCY! Yes, sex still happens!"
A worried guy with poofy hair enters the scene, asking, "But-- But doesn't penetration poke the baby??" while a pregnant person stands further behind him looking a bit annoyed.
"Nope!" Boum explains, now indicating with a pointer stick at a giant diagram of a uterus. "That baby is safe and sound in the uterus behind a closed-off cervix, so there's nothing to worry about, my... well-endowed friend! If anything some back and forth rocking will soothe the baby to sleep."
Even more freaked out, the guy asks, "ah.. and... what about my cum? Will the baby... you know..." At this point, the reader sees a cross-section inside of a womb, showing a baby looking on in confusion at the white gloopy glob that's just spurted into its little womb home.
"Rest easy!" Boum reassure him and the reader. "There are a few barriers between the vagina and the baby. A pregnant body jams up the uterus and cervix with a literal plug- called The Mucus Plug."
A diagram of a pregnant body shows the cervix covered by a little wizard in a pointy hat and floofy beard announcing, "You shall not pass!". The baby, floating upside down in the womb, smiles obliviously.
"Then, it surrounds the baby in a cushiony bubble called the amniotic sac. It prevents bacteria and anything else from getting near the baby." Concludes Boum.
Page 2
Giving the thumbs up with a little heart, Boum declares, "Intercourse during pregnancy is safe, healthy and encouraged*!"
*Check in with your doctor as there are exceptions to this rule.
"Being pregnant isn't easy, and comes with a plethora of weird aches and symptoms." Explains Boum as she stands next to the pregnant partner from before, who stands looking absolutely exhausted. "But sex can help ease these symptoms, lower blood pressure, and make it easier to sleep- which is super important!"
A mini-sized Boum now looks up in wonder at the pregnant partner, who is the size of a giant and has a dramatic light cast on them. "But, maybe more importantly... To accommodate the growing baby and the nourishing placenta, a pregnant person's body needs more blood to function." Now freaking out, Boum exclaims, "FIFTY PERCENT MORE BLOOD, in fact. Crazy, right??"
Everyone returns back to normal size as Boum continues, "Well, having so much extra blood in your system, especially in the uterus area, means more blood flow to the vulva, and more specifically..."
"...to the clitoris and vagina?" The pregnant partner finishes.
"DING!" Dings a sound effect over a Boum who makes the OK sign with her hand and wears a lecherous expression as she answers, "Orgasms and pleasure like you've never had before." In the distance, the pregnant person goes running toward their surprised partner, followed by a trail of hearts.
Page 3
"Pregnancy also comes with a whole lot of hormones, and they do affect libido, which can make you super horny all the time!" Boum tells the reader cheerily, while in the back we see a new couple talking to each other.
Flirtatiously, the person with long orange hair asks, "Heeeeey... wanna bang?"
"again??" croaks the partner with an undercut, looking distressed.
Shrinking down to the size of a pixie, Boum sits atop another pregnant person who lies on their side in bed looking plagued with anxiety and insomnia.
"But hormones are a double-edged sword. Topped with fatigue, they can also have a negative effect on libido. Your body will need a lot of rest when pregnant, so don't go expecting pregnancy to be a romp-a-thon- and make sure to communicate with your partner."
A new pregnant person stands front and center, completely nude. They rest a hand atop their belly and the other on the side, looking dissatisfied at what they see. Stretch marks pull along their breasts and under their belly. Still pixie-sized, Boum floats alongside them, explaining, "Your want for sex may also be dampened by your growing curves. Your body is changing and that might make you feel unattractive and undesirable."
"So I'm looking at you, caring partners and friends of pregnant people-- Keep reminding them just how much you love the!" Boum enthuses.
The previous pregnant person is loving ambushed by their adoring partner, who exclaims, "Look at you! You are so gorgeous!"
Page 4
Now contemplative, Boum adds, "As your belly grows and your mobility decreases, sex sometimes becomes... Tricky."
Attempting missionary style with their partner, the heavily pregnant one grimaces as they state, "That ain't gonna work." Now flipped over for doggie-style, they now declare, "Hon, my ribs- I can't breathe!"
"You'll probably need to modify your sex routine, which can actually be a lot of fun!" Boum says confidently as she walks past the couple who are now in Reverse Cowgirl with big smiles and giving the thumbs up. "It's time to try new things and positions, and remember that penetration isn't the only way to have sex."
Gesturing at a calendar with a date circled, Boum continues, "If you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, or if you're past your due date, sex can actually help trigger labor."
"It's not clear why- some say it's the uterine contractions during intercourse that kickstart the whole process.." Boum says, indicating towards an imaginary audience on the right side of the page. "...other think prostaglandins found in semen ripen the cervix." She concludes, motioning towards the left side of the page.
A new pregnant person in a loose dress looks stunned as a geyser of fluid floods out from between their legs with a SPLOOSH* and a tiny note reading "*It's not always this dramatic."
In the background, Boum shouts, "However, if your water breaks, do NOT have sex, even if contractions haven't started yet! Broken waters mean the baby is no longer protected against bacteria, so head to the hospital or birthing center already!"
Page 5
In a hospital room, a different couple cradle their newborn baby together, looking absolutely in love.
"Aaaah! Congratulations!!" Boum greets as she enters the room with her arms laden with baby gifts. Shoving them to the new parent, she continues, "When the pregnancy's finally over, you might want to get back to your regular love-making schedule asap, but don't force things, my friends."
"Birth can be harsh on the parts, and a vagina or C-sectioned tummy need to heal." She explains while a person in a nightshirt groggily walks in the background, holding their baby. The person opens the freezer, retrieves a package of frozen peas, and wedges it between her legs with a tear of relief.
"For a month or so after birth, you will bleed like you're having an uninterrupted period." Explains Boum. "This vaginal discharge is Lochia, and it's essentially the uterus cleansing itself of tissue, blood, and mucus. During this time, penetrative sex, as well as tampons or menstrual cups are not recommended."
Pixie-sized Boum floats by a nursing parent, saying, "When you are better and ready to get going again, it's good to know that ovulation won't resume immediately, and if you're breastfeeding, it can be held back even longer. But it's not a fool-proof form of contraception, so don't rely on it!"
Giving the thumbs up and a wink, she concludes, "And finally, for those of you who might be worried- vaginas won't feel looser after birth. You'll be fine!"
By Boum * Boumeries.com
Transcribed by Erika Moen on January 6, 2025
Boum draws in a very cartoony, simple-line style with a color palette of oranges and reds.
"Hi! I'm Boum, a cartoonist and mother of two." She says to the reader with a wave. Boum sports an undercut with a shock of swoopy orange hair on the top of her head. She wears a striped t-shirt, jean shorts, black leggings, calf-high white socks and flat orange slip-ons. Along with tattoos on her arms she also has multiple small hoop piercings in her earlobes and a septum piercing."I make journal comics! I'm here to talk about SEX DURING PREGNANCY! Yes, sex still happens!"
A worried guy with poofy hair enters the scene, asking, "But-- But doesn't penetration poke the baby??" while a pregnant person stands further behind him looking a bit annoyed.
"Nope!" Boum explains, now indicating with a pointer stick at a giant diagram of a uterus. "That baby is safe and sound in the uterus behind a closed-off cervix, so there's nothing to worry about, my... well-endowed friend! If anything some back and forth rocking will soothe the baby to sleep."
Even more freaked out, the guy asks, "ah.. and... what about my cum? Will the baby... you know..." At this point, the reader sees a cross-section inside of a womb, showing a baby looking on in confusion at the white gloopy glob that's just spurted into its little womb home.
"Rest easy!" Boum reassure him and the reader. "There are a few barriers between the vagina and the baby. A pregnant body jams up the uterus and cervix with a literal plug- called The Mucus Plug."
A diagram of a pregnant body shows the cervix covered by a little wizard in a pointy hat and floofy beard announcing, "You shall not pass!". The baby, floating upside down in the womb, smiles obliviously.
"Then, it surrounds the baby in a cushiony bubble called the amniotic sac. It prevents bacteria and anything else from getting near the baby." Concludes Boum.
Page 2
Giving the thumbs up with a little heart, Boum declares, "Intercourse during pregnancy is safe, healthy and encouraged*!"
*Check in with your doctor as there are exceptions to this rule.
"Being pregnant isn't easy, and comes with a plethora of weird aches and symptoms." Explains Boum as she stands next to the pregnant partner from before, who stands looking absolutely exhausted. "But sex can help ease these symptoms, lower blood pressure, and make it easier to sleep- which is super important!"
A mini-sized Boum now looks up in wonder at the pregnant partner, who is the size of a giant and has a dramatic light cast on them. "But, maybe more importantly... To accommodate the growing baby and the nourishing placenta, a pregnant person's body needs more blood to function." Now freaking out, Boum exclaims, "FIFTY PERCENT MORE BLOOD, in fact. Crazy, right??"
Everyone returns back to normal size as Boum continues, "Well, having so much extra blood in your system, especially in the uterus area, means more blood flow to the vulva, and more specifically..."
"...to the clitoris and vagina?" The pregnant partner finishes.
"DING!" Dings a sound effect over a Boum who makes the OK sign with her hand and wears a lecherous expression as she answers, "Orgasms and pleasure like you've never had before." In the distance, the pregnant person goes running toward their surprised partner, followed by a trail of hearts.
Page 3
"Pregnancy also comes with a whole lot of hormones, and they do affect libido, which can make you super horny all the time!" Boum tells the reader cheerily, while in the back we see a new couple talking to each other.
Flirtatiously, the person with long orange hair asks, "Heeeeey... wanna bang?"
"again??" croaks the partner with an undercut, looking distressed.
Shrinking down to the size of a pixie, Boum sits atop another pregnant person who lies on their side in bed looking plagued with anxiety and insomnia.
"But hormones are a double-edged sword. Topped with fatigue, they can also have a negative effect on libido. Your body will need a lot of rest when pregnant, so don't go expecting pregnancy to be a romp-a-thon- and make sure to communicate with your partner."
A new pregnant person stands front and center, completely nude. They rest a hand atop their belly and the other on the side, looking dissatisfied at what they see. Stretch marks pull along their breasts and under their belly. Still pixie-sized, Boum floats alongside them, explaining, "Your want for sex may also be dampened by your growing curves. Your body is changing and that might make you feel unattractive and undesirable."
"So I'm looking at you, caring partners and friends of pregnant people-- Keep reminding them just how much you love the!" Boum enthuses.
The previous pregnant person is loving ambushed by their adoring partner, who exclaims, "Look at you! You are so gorgeous!"
Page 4
Now contemplative, Boum adds, "As your belly grows and your mobility decreases, sex sometimes becomes... Tricky."
Attempting missionary style with their partner, the heavily pregnant one grimaces as they state, "That ain't gonna work." Now flipped over for doggie-style, they now declare, "Hon, my ribs- I can't breathe!"
"You'll probably need to modify your sex routine, which can actually be a lot of fun!" Boum says confidently as she walks past the couple who are now in Reverse Cowgirl with big smiles and giving the thumbs up. "It's time to try new things and positions, and remember that penetration isn't the only way to have sex."
Gesturing at a calendar with a date circled, Boum continues, "If you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, or if you're past your due date, sex can actually help trigger labor."
"It's not clear why- some say it's the uterine contractions during intercourse that kickstart the whole process.." Boum says, indicating towards an imaginary audience on the right side of the page. "...other think prostaglandins found in semen ripen the cervix." She concludes, motioning towards the left side of the page.
A new pregnant person in a loose dress looks stunned as a geyser of fluid floods out from between their legs with a SPLOOSH* and a tiny note reading "*It's not always this dramatic."
In the background, Boum shouts, "However, if your water breaks, do NOT have sex, even if contractions haven't started yet! Broken waters mean the baby is no longer protected against bacteria, so head to the hospital or birthing center already!"
Page 5
In a hospital room, a different couple cradle their newborn baby together, looking absolutely in love.
"Aaaah! Congratulations!!" Boum greets as she enters the room with her arms laden with baby gifts. Shoving them to the new parent, she continues, "When the pregnancy's finally over, you might want to get back to your regular love-making schedule asap, but don't force things, my friends."
"Birth can be harsh on the parts, and a vagina or C-sectioned tummy need to heal." She explains while a person in a nightshirt groggily walks in the background, holding their baby. The person opens the freezer, retrieves a package of frozen peas, and wedges it between her legs with a tear of relief.
"For a month or so after birth, you will bleed like you're having an uninterrupted period." Explains Boum. "This vaginal discharge is Lochia, and it's essentially the uterus cleansing itself of tissue, blood, and mucus. During this time, penetrative sex, as well as tampons or menstrual cups are not recommended."
Pixie-sized Boum floats by a nursing parent, saying, "When you are better and ready to get going again, it's good to know that ovulation won't resume immediately, and if you're breastfeeding, it can be held back even longer. But it's not a fool-proof form of contraception, so don't rely on it!"
Giving the thumbs up and a wink, she concludes, "And finally, for those of you who might be worried- vaginas won't feel looser after birth. You'll be fine!"
By Boum * Boumeries.com
Transcribed by Erika Moen on January 6, 2025