Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

Having sex during pregnancy is very safe. Some people think that penetration and intercourse movement during sex will harm the baby. The answer is no because your baby is protected by your abdomen and the uterus’ muscular walls. Also, the amniotic sac’s fluid in the uterus helps to cushion your baby. All of these help in protecting your baby while having sex.

Women’s experiences during pregnancy differ from one person to the other, and this also includes how they feel about sex. For some, desire fades during pregnancy. Some women are more sexually sensitive while for some, sex desire fades when they're pregnant.

During pregnancy, at times, sexual desire fluctuates i.e. they come and go as your body changes. It is also natural to feel self-conscious as your belly grows and some women might feel sexier with larger, fuller breasts.

Is it safe to have sex while pregnant?

Yes, it is very safe to have sex while pregnant. New couples tend to be afraid to indulge in sex while pregnant, and if even they do it, it is with caution. But the beauty of it all is that you can enjoy your sex life as frequently as you want, throughout your pregnancy. And you should remove your mind whether it will not hurt your baby or scar them while having sex during pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy is completely safe except you have one of these health challenges:

Cervical changes: The cervix is the link between the vagina and the uterus. Any changes in the cervical walls such as early dilation (opening) due to one thing or another could increase the risk of premature labor.

History of premature labor or miscarriage: Any woman with a previous history of premature delivery or miscarriage should be very careful during pregnancy. This is the reason why your doctor might advise you to refrain from intercourse, especially during the early stage of pregnancy. Research has shown that semen contains a certain amount of prostaglandins. Also during orgasm, your brain releases oxytocin and both of these hormones play a role in stimulating contractions.

Leaking: The attention of a healthcare provider or a doctor will be urgently needed if a pregnant woman sees any sign of a drip, drip, from her vagina. This could be a sign that the wall surrounding the sac where the baby grows may have been ruptured. This kind of condition could lead to an increased risk of infection.

Placenta previa: If the placenta of a pregnant woman happens to cover the cervix, sexual activity is not recommended at this stage. The reason is that it might lead to the disruption of the placenta and causes bleeding.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD): Sex is not safe during pregnancy for couples with either or both of them if they have sexually transmitted infection issues. They should abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse not until they have been treated. The reason is that untreated sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can harm your baby.

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding: Having sex during pregnancy due to undiagnosed vagina bleeding is also not advisable not until the causes are known and taken care of. This might lead to unnecessary pregnancy complications or even terminating your baby if you continue with sex without taking care of the bleeding.