Sex during pregnancy: are there dangerous positions?

In general, sexual intercourse is not harmful to pregnancy, but some movements may not be comfortable. Find out how to make this moment more enjoyable

That’s the concern having penetrative sex during sex pregnancy can affect the baby inside the belly is a classic. However, the truth is that, except in very specific cases, sexual intercourse is not safe only for the mother and childbut they are also very healthy, increasing the couple’s bond in such an important phase.

This does not mean, however, that treatment is not necessary. To answer some frequently asked questions on the topic, we spoke with the gynecologist and obstetrician Mariana Lemos Prado, from the Theia clinic (SP).

The first point to consider is desire. It is essential that the woman wants to have sex and feels comfortable with her, i.e. she does not do anything just to please her partner. “It’s also important to remember the penis does not reach the fetus. This is a myth”, reiterates the specialist. The baby is well protected inside the gestational sac, surrounded by amniotic fluid and there is still the muscular barrier.

Are there any bans?

“The treatments, in fact, are limited to avoiding sudden, exaggerated or traumatic movements, which could put the pregnancy at risk”, explains the doctor. There is no specific position that is prohibited, but pay attention to what poses the risk of falling and injuring yourself, having a strong impact, especially on the abdomen, or suffering an injury, such as a sprain. Perhaps this is not the time to attempt “radical maneuvers”. “More daring or ‘acrobatic’ sexual positions are not recommended,” advises Mariana.

Otherwise everything is released! In fact, according to the expert, sex late in pregnancy may also be indicated to induce laborthanks to the release of oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates contractions.

Can it be improved?

Pregnancy can be a more delicate time and libido also varies depending on the phases. Perhaps in the first few weeks nausea and tiredness prevent the woman from even thinking about sex. In the second trimester, vitality gains strength and the pregnant woman regains her self-esteem. Result: desire comes with everything! In the third, your belly can get in the way, but you can always find a way to make everything fit. It’s worth remembering that none of this is a rule, okay? Every woman is unique, just like every pregnancy.

Some tips, however, can help make sexual intercourse more enjoyable. “Use lubricants and adopting positions in which the pregnant woman can control the depth of penetration are excellent tricks,” says the doctor. “Also, when the pregnancy is more advanced, find a way to support the belly laterally,” she suggests. In her opinion, this is that the positions are comfortable for the couple and in this way the pleasure is mutual.

“Another factor that I usually talk about a lot with pregnant women is the exploration of other forms of pleasure, without penetration“, remember. The human body has several erogenous zones, which can be discovered in times of change, such as pregnancy. Find the most sensitive points together.

When you can’t

There are few contraindications for sex during pregnancy. All must be reported by the obstetrician supervising the pregnancy. According to Mariana, in some cases, such as bleeding in the first trimester or without a defined cause, premature dilation of the cervix, protruding sac (when the sac is very close to the cervix, which opens prematurely) or when the placenta covers the cervix, there may be indications to avoid it. But all scenarios should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

“The recommendation is always to carry out a prenatal evaluation to check whether these contraindications exist or not,” he explains. The obstetrician also reminds you of other important points: using a condom, peeing and showering after sex. “This is essential advice to avoid urinary infections,” he adds.

Source: Terra

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