Reasons not to have sex in pregnancy

Very often there are doubts about sexual relations and pregnancy, if we can hurt our baby, if we can cause childbirth, if the bag can be broken ... Doubts not only women feel them, but it is quite common for couples to be more careful during this period. What we have to be clear is that sex in pregn

What we have to be clear is that sex in pregnancy is safe for both the baby and the mother, and when we talk about sex we should not just think about intercourse, we have caresses, kisses, masturbation, etc. However, there are some reasons why sex is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Medical reasons for not having sex in pregnancy

- Placental previous occlusive: Because of the risk that can be released.

- Threat of premature delivery: Sex can advance the delivery, either by the semen that contains prostaglandins, or by the orgasm that releases oxytocin. So as long as we do not reach the end, we must keep some calm in this facet of our life.

- Threat of abortion or any unfiltered bleeding.

- Cervical insufficiency (neck of the uterus too short): we must refrain from having orgasms, since we release oxytocin and shorten the cervix more. We can resume our normal life once a month has passed since we put the cerclage.

- Dilation of the cervix before week 37: Because of the risk of infection and progression of dilation.

- Breakage of the bag: before term, since there is a risk of infection because the germs can rise and reach the amniotic cavity.

- Sexually transmitted infections: unless both your partner and you have undergone the treatment and subsequent tests have been negative.

- Genital herpes: during the outbreak we must avoid having intercourse with partners, if your partner has suffered from herpes and you have not, you should avoid relationships with penetration in the third trimester, even if there are no injuries. In the case of cold sores, we will avoid oral sex.

Non-medical reasons to avoid sex during pregnancy

- Lack of libido: normally during the first trimester, largely due to fatigue due to prostaglandin, you do not want to be with your partner. However, the second trimester is usually a month of increased activity, energy returns, you are more receptive and you still do not have too much gut. In the last quarter, sometimes it happens that we are too uncomfortable, we have pains, we are more clumsy. It is not uncommon for this man to be the one who does not feel like it, since he is afraid of hurting the baby.

- I can not find the position: As the pregnancy progresses, the abdomen also changes and our body changes. We have more sensitivity in the breasts, and maybe what we used to love now, not so much. That is why, sometimes sexual intercourse becomes complicated.

If during all or part of your pregnancy you are advised not to have sexual intercourse, it would be interesting and a good time to explore other kinds of affection, another way of expressing love and desire for the other. Always listen to your body, what you really want, without forcing it. Whether you do not feel like it, like in these months you feel out of control, it's normal. If the pregnancy is low risk, do what you want: sex does not hurt you or the baby.