Is It Possible Or Safe To Have Sex With A Pregnant Woman?

 Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? When is it not safe? In the following paragraphs, you will get answers to these 2 questions and even more.

Is Sex During Pregnancy Harmful?

Sex is considered safe during all stages of a normal, low-risk pregnancy. This applies even at the advanced stage of pregnancy because the baby is fully protected by a thin-walled bag that holds the fetus and the surrounding fluid. The cervix is also protected against infection by a thick layer of mucus. This is also no chance for the penis to be in contact with the fetus during sex. If you are still in doubt, talk to your doctor.

Though it is safe but one thing for sure, sex is never going to be the same as before pregnancy. Many expectant mothers will experience fluctuations in sexual desire during pregnancy. During the first 3 months after pregnancy, many women can have symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and breast tenderness.

Generally, fatigue and nausea subside during the 4th to 6th month. Some women may find that their desire for sex during this period going up again as a result of increased blood flow to the sexual organs and breasts. During the advanced stage of pregnancy from the 7th to 9th month, the sexual desire will go down again. A large abdomen increased fatigue, and/or back pain can cause her to lose interest in sex.

Being the husband, you should be considerate and understanding about the changes and inconveniences/discomfort she experiences. Adjustments have to be made and you have to accept the fact that you cannot have sex as often as you want. You and your partner have to explore other ways to satisfy the need for intimacy, such as kissing, caressing, and holding each other.

You may need to experiment with other positions for sex to find those that are the most comfortable for your partner. The positions you can try are -

(a) Woman On Top

This position allows her to control the pace and depth of penetration. This position works well throughout pregnancy and also at the advanced stage of pregnancy.

(b) Side-lying

Both will lay on the side (with her adjusting one of her legs) either facing each other or the guy behind her penetrating in this position. This creates no pressure on the abdomen and allows for shallow penetration. The entering from behind position can be used during all stages of pregnancy. But the face-to-face position may not be easy for the later stage of pregnancy.

(c) Doggie

This position is good because there is a lack of direct pressure on the abdomen. As her belly gets larger, she can actually rest the abdomen on the bed. Despite this, some women may still feel uncomfortable with this position with the weight of the abdomen bearing down on her.

All of the above positions also allow for manual stimulation of the clitoris either by herself or her partner. They also prevent the expectant mother from lying on her back, which is not recommended after the 4th month of pregnancy.

When And What Is Not Safe?

When the doctor advises against it, then you should abstain from sex. It will be risky if she has a history of premature birth or there is a threat of miscarriage. Sex should be avoided when there are signs indicating the risk of pre-term labor such as premature uterine contractions, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and discharge (such as leakage of amniotic fluid) or cramping. Sex will be risky when part of the placenta is covering the cervix, a condition called placenta previa.