Can masturbation cause premature labor?

Question

Actually miss Venus I'm 29. There is much guilt when you have a child 6 weeks early. I did masturbate and felt a huge contraction. Then the next day my mucus plug released. I had my son 1 week later by C-section because he was breech. So you can only imagine the guilt I felt. I beileved I made my child be born prematurely. That's 6 weeks in the nicu fighting for his life. So Venus why don't you go play with your barbies on another planet.

Answer 1

Not unless you are VERY close to term and you are using a vibrator or some sort of stimulation inside and orgasm because that would cause your uterus to contract, thus this is why they tell alot of people who are late in term to have sex to induce labor, it would basically be the same thing when you are using a vibrator.

Answer 2

Does Masturbation Induce Labor

Answer 3

Nope.

Not unless you get some kind of infection. So wash your hands, or wash your toys, and have fun.

By the way: a study released a few weeks ago proved that not only does sex NOT bring on labor, it can actually DELAY it. So much for all those theories about prostaglandins in sperm and all that. Of course, if you have the interest and the energy, you should still go for it. Just don't do it thinking that it will speed things along. Babies come in their own sweet time.

Answer 4

It depends on how high risk your pregnancy is, you should ask your doctor. Most of the time, no, although it is possible for orgasm to stimulate labor when you're within a month of your due date. Also, some doctors recommend not using a vibrator. I would consult with your doctor, using specific questions. If you cannot bring yourself to actually say these things out loud, write your questions down on a piece of paper and leave room for your doctor to fill in the answers, that's what I did.

Answer 5

no. premature labor is a function of your uterus having a signalling mechanism that is beginning contractions before the time. Your clit is not the thing that makes your uterus contract. Sex with your husband can help speed things along as his penis will stimulate the cervix and uterus. At least I've talked to couples who have found that to be a successful endeavor. Maybe they were just trying to find an excuse for more sex ... I guess that works for me.

Answer 6

no, and actually the reason they tell people to have sex to help induce labor is the hormones in the husbands "release" is some of the same hormones used to induce labor in the hospital. But yes the orgasm and excitement can cause contractions. I couldn't have any type of arousement after my fourth month of pregnancy because I would have such severe contractions.

Answer 7

No, premature ejaculation is a product of over-stimulation, anticipation and a lack of mental and physical control. Men sometimes deal with this problem by masterbating before a date to release the "tention". If anything masterbation desensitizes the penis and teaches control.

Answer 8

Yes!!!!!!!! An orgasm from masterbation, not by going inside but just stimulation, caused my water to break, therefore I had to be induced 6 weeks early cause of the water breaking! I felt horrible and my daughter had issues :(

Answer 9

Nope, it could cause contractions (Braxton Hicks) but BH's don't cause labor, they just strengthen your body for when real labor hits. Sex does not cause premature labor either. Have fun and enjoy your pregnancy.

Answer 10

NOT that I'm aware of. As long as you are having a NORMAL NO COMPLICATIONS in your pregnancy masturbation and sex are OK to have/do.

In fact, with my 2nd child my doctor RECOMMENDED having SEX frequently to get things moving along. DIDN'T work but oh what fun we had........ LOL