Some first-time mothers have chosen to give birth via Caesarean method, instead of vaginal delivery. Besides the comfort of not having to feel pain, there is also the added comfort of being able to return to one's sexual relations without the problems of a wider vagina–which, to some men, won't be a good development.

My birth plan, in a nutshell: vaginal delivery, with an epidural, while fully conscious. I trusted my Kegs; not beer kegs, by the way. The advantage of having the walls tear naturally is that they heal faster and regain elasticity. (My source: an Annerley Midwives' seminar during my antenatal class at the Matilda)

So how do you strengthen your pelvic muscles? Throug Kegel exercises. A definition here. A further explanation of the exercises is here. You can always attend a yoga, pilates or stretching class in your neighborhood as well. Where I live, this particular pilates class is the most effective, I am told.

And what if your beau still can't find your "hot spots," and not with his wireless broadband connection, okay? Read this excerpt from Desmond Morris' book.

I'll try to look for a source by a woman. Stay tuned.