Women go through a world of changes during pregnancy...hormones fluctuate, organs move
and shift, and for many women, their libidos go into overdrive with some saying their orgasms
are the best they’ve ever had…
But is sex during pregnancy safe for mom and baby?
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We got this great question from ---- on Reddit who asked “Does having sex while you're
pregnant affect a baby's health or personality?”
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First, there have been no scientific studies on if sex affects a baby’s personality,
maybe just ask your parents.
But, we can answer the question of if it’s safe for mother and child.
First let’s talk about what happens during pregnancy and how the baby is protected from
the world at large, including a prodding penis.
A fetus develops in an amniotic sac filled with fluid inside a woman’s uterus.
This resides behind the cervix at the end of the vaginal canal.
About a month into pregnancy a thick, gelatinous mucus plug is formed and fills the cervical
canal and contains anti-bodies to protect the fetus from infection.
Thus, no matter the size of your tallywacker, the fetus is well-protected.
Which is a good thing, because studies show women get extra randy while there’s a bun
in the oven.
In a report from “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”, 40% of women interviewed said
their sex drive increased since getting pregnant.
Which again, might be a good thing because not only is it safe, there are actual health
benefits to boning down.
Doctors have reported that sex during pregnancy can have a calming effect, help women fall
asleep, AND lower blood pressure.
And some women have even confessed that they’ve experienced more intense orgasms while pregnant.
These O-mazing climaxes are thought to be because the pelvic region is more sensitive
and engorged in blood during pregnancy.
Additionally, during orgasms there is an extra release of oxytocin, AKA the love or cuddle
hormone.
Oxytocin has been shown to help build trust in relationships so getting busy can also
strengthen bonds between partners during an already stressful time.
And it’s not just the act of sex, it’s also the byproduct that can be helpful.
A study done in Denmark found that a unique protein in semen could actually help reduce
a woman’s risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal illness that affects 3-5%
of pregnant women.
The illness develops when the placenta doesn’t get enough blood.
The seminal protein helps to regulate the body’s immune system, thus lowering rates
of preeclampsia.
Now, in the past there had been concerns that having sex while pregnant would potentially
induce preterm labor.
And while the release of endogenous oxytocin and the pro-taglandins in semen do aid in
the ripening of the cervix, there’s no evidence that sex directly affects the Bishop score,
which is the scale used to determine if the cervix is ready for vaginal delivery.
Even though sex while pregnant has many benefits, there are instances when abstaining from intercourse
is recommended, particularly when it’s during a high risk pregnancy.
Women who have previously gone into early labor, or if their water has already broken,
as well as those who have a compromised cervix, placenta previa or have a herpes outbreak
or feel one coming onare warned to abstain from sex.
Obviously this is different from woman to woman and if you have any questions about
safety, just talk to your doctor.
Despite these potential complications, pregnancy sex is considered safe, fun, and beneficial
for most women- so get to it!
Just because you’re housing a nutrient sucking parasite doesn’t mean you’re shouldn’t
be scragging, screwing, bumping uglies, whittling the love branch, sticking the llama’s head
up the lift shaft, jamming the clam, thacking the ferret, laying pipe, bending her over
a barrel and showing her the fifty states, gallivanting in the Bridget’s bushes, or
making love…
What do you think?
Have any more questions about sex?
Let us know in the comments, on twitter or Reddit and we’ll try to answer them for
you.
Now that we’ve answered this salacious pregnancy question, here’s Trace debunking 5 other
pregnancy myths!