Intercourse During Pregnancy

The first question that comes into any person’s mind when talking about intercourse during pregnancy is: is this safe? The answer is: yes, of course it’s safe. It’s perfectly normal to have sex during the months of pregnancy, up until the water breaks. Of course, you should always check with a doctor or a midwife in order to be absolutely certain that sex will have no negative impact on the baby.

But as long as the pregnancy is normal, intercourse during pregnancy won't hurt the baby, even with if you get on top. The thick mucus plug that seals the cervix will guard against infection, while both the amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus will protect the baby. Though the baby may move around a bit after orgasm, this is not because he may feel pain or because he may know what’s happening. It is rather because of his mother’s pounding heart. Also you can try to find new positions for sex, such as lying partly sideways, side-by-side, from behind or having the woman on top.

Some women are afraid of orgasm because it can cause the uterus to contract. In a normal pregnancy this should not be a concern. The uterus contracts in the same manner as the Braxton-Hicks contractions, which are a perfectly natural occurrence during pregnancy.

What actually makes or breaks intercourse during pregnancy is how the future mother feels. Some women feel sexier and freer than ever, especially since they are rid from the worries about conception and contraception. Others are simply too tired or nauseated to think about sex, mostly in the first trimester when vomiting, fatigue and tender breasts are likely to get in the way. The increased flow of blood to the pelvic area is known to cause engorgement of the genitals, which serves to heighten the pleasure of sex for certain women and to make uncomfortable other women after intercourse.

One good rule of the thumb about intercourse during pregnancy is to use your imagination and try to solve all problems with a touch of humor.