Is Pregnancy sex safe?

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How safe/unsafe is sex during pregnancy? Anything specific to take care of?

Dennisjf12 · Accepted Answer

Remember if at any time there is spotting, bleeping, or pain that's out of what's normal, keep in touch with your doctor about anything you should watch for and any problems with an earlier pregnancy make sure to be extra careful and remember with a
questionable pregnancy, you can never be too cautious.

It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Having sex will not hurt your baby.
Sex doesn't hurt your baby during pregnancy. The muscles of the uterus and the amniotic fluid help protect your baby. The mucous plug help keeps your baby safe from infection.
So let's get right to the good news: In a typical pregnancy, sex is safe throughout all 9 months, including the first trimester. Unless your healthcare provider has told you not to have sex, there's no reason to avoid it — regardless of how far along you are.

If this is your biggest fear, you’re not alone. So let’s get right to the good news: In a typical pregnancy, sex is safe throughout all 9 months, including the first trimester.

Unless your healthcare provider has told you not to have sex, there’s no reason to avoid it — regardless of how far along you are. The muscles surrounding your uterus, as well as the amniotic fluid inside it, help protect your baby during sex, and the mucus plug at the opening of your cervix prevents germs from passing through. (And no, a penis can’t touch or damage your uterus during sex.)

There’s a higher chance of miscarriage in general during the first trimester compared with the other trimesters. Sadly, about 10 to 15 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with the majority of them happening in the first 13 weeks — but it’s important to note that sex isn’t a cause.

About one-half of miscarriages happen because of chromosomal abnormalities that develop during fertilization of the embryo — something that has nothing to do with anything you did. Many causes are unknown.

Per the Cleveland Clinic, miscarriages can also be caused by a variety of risk factors, including:

maternal infections and diseases
hormone issues
uterine abnormalities
use of certain medications, like Accutane
some lifestyle choices, like smoking and drug use
reproductive disorders that interfere with fertility, like endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
You might not feel much like having sex in the early days of pregnancy — and no one could blame you! — but you don’t need to avoid sex to limit your chances of miscarriage.

There are many reasons why you might experience light bleeding or spotting in the first trimester — and most of them don’t have anything to do with the physical act of having sex.

About 15 to 25 percent of pregnant women experience the first trimester bleeding — and that statistic doesn’t come with info regarding the sexual activity of those women.

Spotting in the first few weeks can be a sign of implantation of the fertilized egg. If you’ve been wanting to get pregnant, this is a good sign! (It’s worth noting, though, that plenty of pregnant women have no implantation bleeding.)

Heavier bleeding may point to issues like placenta previa or an ectopic pregnancy. These conditions aren’t good news, but they also aren’t caused by sex.

That said, your cervix is going through some major changes. Pregnancy hormones may make it drier than usual and can even cause the blood vessels to rupture more easily. Sometimes having sex can cause enough irritation in the vagina to result in light bleeding or spotting, which will look pink, light red, or brown. It’s normal and should resolve within a day or two.

Signs that you should call your doctor? Any bleeding that:

lasts longer than 1 or 2 days
becomes dark red or heavy (requiring you to change pads frequently)
coincides with cramps, fever, pain, or contractions

if sex is painful in the first 12 weeks
Sex can be painful throughout pregnancy, not just in the first trimester. For the most part, it’s because of totally normal changes happening in your body. Unless you have an infection, here are a few reasons why sex in the first trimester might hurt:

Your vagina is dry because of hormonal changes.
You feel like you need to pee or feel added pressure on your bladder.
Your breasts and/or nipples are sore.
If sex is so painful that you’re avoiding it, talk to your doctor. There may be an underlying medical cause, or the fix may be as simple as changing positions.

Why am I cramping after sex in the first 12 weeks?
There are two reasons why you might have mild cramping after sex during early pregnancy. Orgasms, which release oxytocin, and semen, which contains prostaglandins, can both cause uterine contractions and leave you with mild cramping for a few hours after sex. (If your partner stimulated your nipples during sex, that can also cause contractions.)

This is completely normal as long as the cramps are mild and resolve shortly after sex. Try to rest and call your provider if they don’t go away.

Is there ever a reason to avoid having sex during the first 12 weeks?
Remember when we said sex during pregnancy was totally safe unless your doctor told you not to have it? Sex during pregnancy can lead to contractions, which are temporary and harmless in low-risk pregnancies but can lead to preterm labor or other complications if you have an existing medical condition.

Be sure to check with your doctor about whether it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy if you have one of the following conditions:

History of miscarriage
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines repeated miscarriage as having had two or more pregnancy losses. About 1 percent of women will experience repeated miscarriage, and in many cases, the cause is unknown.

Remember that sex itself doesn’t cause miscarriage, though extra precautions against uterine contractions may need to be taken in high-risk pregnancies.
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/sex-first-12-weeks-of-pregnancy#when-to-avoid

humpbackjack · Accepted Answer

When my wife was pregnant my wife asked her doctor right in front of me if rough sex was ok during pregnancy and her doctor said it was perfectly safe just not to punch her in the stomach don’t throw her down the stairs and don’t choke her and she said that sex can help induce labor but because of the semin as much as the physical action of sex so when my wife was 2 weeks late her doctor said to keep having sex if comfortable to be sure and walk as much as possible do stairs go four wheeling all that

weasley8 · Accepted Answer

It's safe to have sex while pregnant. You won't hurt the baby, if that's what you're asking.

The only additional risk that I can think of is that if she's still early on, it is technically possible to get more pregnant when she is already pregnant. It's pretty common for women to continue ovulating. And if the second egg gets fertilized, the resulting fetus will be considerably younger than the fetus which is already growing. Therefore the second baby would be extremely premature. It's pretty uncommon, but it can happen. So if she's still early in her pregnancy, use protection.

wingattebaby16 · Accepted Answer

it is safe.. and for me, my sex drive is on overload.

my last two pregnancies, we had sex on the day i went into labor!

my man, and most men i know, love a baby bump and the fact that our boobs get bigger, our nipples get very dark, and at least for me, my pubes go crazy and become a forest. My man wants sex with me MORE when i am prego!

SneakyPapaya · Answer

You're good, a mucus plug forms between the vagina and the uterus when a woman is pregnant. You won't harm the baby.

Anotherselena · Answer

Pregnancy sex is safe for the most part, you can talk to your girlfriend\wife’s OB/GYN doctor and they can specify if their health is up to it. I think the main thing is you just can’t have super rough sex.

purplepoppy · Answer

Make sure he doesn't thrust too deep

loves2learn · Answer

Perfectly safe to have sex with your pregnant wife. You will not hurt the baby. With one of my pregnancies I had placenta previa (placenta over the cervix) and my doctor advised no sex for 6 weeks. But if the doctor says nothing like that you are good to go.

SnakeBoop · Answer

Unless told by your health care provider, there is NO reason to not continue a active and happy sex life (tho of course some positions and additional extras like more lubrication may be needed). Sex can even help to induce labor.

hahahmm · Answer

The baby will rip your penis off.

Red_Arrow · Answer

She should be seeing a doctor during the pregnancy. Sex is safe as long as the doctor says it is, which is often right up to when the baby is being born

lilkittyamy_ · Answer

Its no more dangerous than sex when you aren't pregnant. In fact its safer because you dont have to worry about accidentally getting pregnant lmao! If neither of you have std's then there's no need for condoms or other safety measures at all :D

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Just don't punch her in the stomach. Otherwise, and this is speaking from banging plenty of pregnant pussy... have fun.

Poppykate · Answer

It’s safe. Just watch out, because the baby might try to pull you in! 😳😂

Apple1996 · Answer

Yes it is safe unless the doctor says to stop. Some women have issues with bleeding or their cervix and might not be able to have sex at the end but that is rare.

Ms_Vanderquack · Answer

As long as you don’t mind having a fetus grab your dick.

Ninani · Answer

Depends on how it should be safe. You can't get any more pregnant, so in that sense it's safe, however, you can still very much get an std, so you should wear a condom if you're not with the same partner (and you've both been tested)

Mofunfour20 · Answer

Women still get sexual even during pregnancy. Theyre hormones can't help but love a strong man

HeyHeyLA · Answer

You should be fine as long as he's not hung like an anaconda.

t-8900 · Answer

Yes it's safe. You'd cause more danger to her doing a massage then having intercourse with her. There's an area around the feet and ankles. If you massage that area you could cause a miscarriage. Little known fact outside of we few who took courses in massage therapy. Never tried but some of my friends swear by pregnant vagina being the absolute BEST vagina.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

Pretty sure it’s safe

exitseven · Answer

We had sex right up to my son;s due date. We practically did it in the parking lot of the hospital before she went in to deliver.

Aimée__LJ · Answer

Yeah it's safe. Obviously the further along she is the more restrictive positions will be. But if she's comfortable and wants to and hasn't been advised otherwise it's a great idea. Might help with a lot of the pain going on too.

cth96190 · Answer

Yes, it is safe. I have had sex with two women throughout their pregnancies (one through three pregnancies). Pregnant women can become very horny, due to hormonal changes.

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