Sex During Pregnancy: Is it Safe?

For some women, the thought of having sex once they’re pregnant is an exhausting turn-off, but for most women, sex is still something they think about and crave. And if you’re most women and it’s first time being pregnant, you might be wondering…is it safe to have sex now?

Well, there’s good news. Experts say sex is not only very safe for the majority of pregnancies but it’s also beneficial. Men will be happy to hear this too. Most men find their pregnant partners even more attractive, though men will be hesitant because they most commonly fear hurting the baby. If your man is one of them, show him this. Men, your babies +

are very well protected. You cannot poke them with your penis or harm them during sex, so go for it.

In the first and second trimesters, women are generally more ready for sex during this time. They’re not as big and they feel fairly good. But as you get larger, it might complicate things. Also, as your belly grows, certain positions will be impossible, particularly those where the woman lies on her back. Some people mistakenly believe that the closer it gets to the due date, that sex becomes more unsafe. This is very untrue, however when you have an orgasm, it releases a hormone called prostaglandins which could technically cause contractions to occur. But if you’re 40 weeks pregnant and want that baby to come out, that might not be a bad thing.

Sex during pregnancy might not be safe for any woman that has had repeated miscarriages, bleeding, an incompetent cervix or preterm labor. Also, women who have been diagnosed with placenta previa, which is a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, are at a major risk for hemorrhaging should they engage in sex during pregnancy. If you’re unsure if sex is safe for you during pregnancy, ask your doctor. If you’re given the go ahead to get it on, keep an eye out for any symptoms and see if anything feels off to you. If sex hurts or you experience bleeding or a bad-smelling discharge afterward, you should tell your doctor right away.

One last thing – while sex is safe in most cases during pregnancy, oral sex should be avoided. The reason is because if oral sex is performed on a pregnant woman and air is blown into her vagina, she can develop an air embolus. It can travel up to her lungs and cause death. Think I’m joking? Check this out http://www.healthline.com/health/air-embolism#Overview1

In most cases, sex will be fine for most pregnant women. The key is to relax and try to enjoy yourself while being in tune with your body and openly communicating with your partner about how you’re feeling.

 

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