Is anyone able to have sex in their 9th month of pregnancy?

Question

It's very difficult for me making it not worth it.

the problem is my stomach tightens up, i get painful cramps and I am so exhausted.

cramps in my legs that is

By the way, I want it, not just my hubby. I actually want it alot

Answer 1

I know what you mean, I'm 36 wks. and hell sex takes so much out of you and your body, the best position that works for me and my husband Is when we both lay on our sides, b/c not that much pressure Is being put on my stomach. Just remember to take It easy and If your not comfortable or If your tired then stop and relax and try later. CoNgRaTs, and I wish the best for you and your partner.

Answer 2

Absolutely. With a normal pregnancy, you can keep doing it right up until your water breaks. Do check with your doctor or midwife first if you've been treated for premature labor or if you're having any problems with your pregnancy, such as a shortened or dilated cervix, leaking amniotic fluid, placenta previa, or bleeding, or if you have a history of miscarriages. There are some instances when you should avoid having sex.
But as long as your pregnancy is normal, you won't hurt the baby by making love, even with your partner on top. The thick mucus plug that seals the cervix helps guard against infection. The amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus also protect your baby. Though your baby may thrash around a bit after orgasm, it's because of your pounding heart, not because he knows what's happening or feels pain.

Will it feel as good?

Even better for some women, not as good for others. Increased blood flow to the pelvic area can cause engorgement of the genitals and heighten the sensation. But the same engorgement gives other women an uncomfortable feeling of fullness after intercourse ends. Also, some women may have abdominal cramps during or after intercourse. Your breasts may become enlarged and can be more tender, which can cause discomfort when they're fondled. You may have more vaginal discharge or moistness, which can make sex either more pleasurable or can result in some vaginal irritation. If you notice a sudden change in the amount of vaginal discharge or a foul or unusual odor, check with your practitioner. You could have a vaginal infection or your bag of waters may have broken. When your water breaks, you may feel a slow leak rather than a gush of fluid all at once.
Heres Some tried and true positions ---
• Lie sideways. Having your partner on top demands increasingly creative gymnastics as your tummy swells. But lying partly sideways allows your partner to keep most of his weight off your uterus.

• Use the bed as a prop. Your bulge isn't an obstacle if you lie on your back at the side or foot of the bed with your knees bent, and your bottom and feet perched at the edge of the mattress. Your partner can either kneel or stand in front of you.

• Lie side-by-side in the spoon position, which allows for only shallow penetration. Deep thrusts can become uncomfortable as the months pass.

• Get on top of your partner. It puts no weight on your abdomen and allows you to control the depth of penetration.

• Have your partner enter you from a sitting position, which also puts no weight on the uterus. Try sitting on your partner's lap as he sits on a sturdy chair.


Have faith — where there's a will, there's a way. With a little experimenting, you and your partner are sure to find a technique that works for you.

Answer 3

Yes, but it is his turn to do all the work. Some positons that will make it more comfortable for you so that you can enjoy it are as follows:
1. doggy style
2. lay on your side with him behind you
3. Pillows under your hips so he is in a kneeling position instead of putting pressure on your stomach.
4. scoot to the end of the bed and have him bend/kneel.

Sexual activity helps speed along labor by ripening the cervix and less painful braxton hicks. And when you are ready it helps get your contractions regulated faster so that your labor is not as long. (the key is to keep pressure off of your stomach and be in a comfortable positon for you, he can be a little uncomfortable for a while, that is the least he can do at this stage of pregnancy.) Most men are up for the challenge.

Answer 4

I was able to have sex all the way through my three pregnancy's. As long as it is not uncomfortable and you haven't been warned against it, it's fine. It also helps to bring on labour in the late stages!

If you are having difficulties, try different positions. Missionary isn't always the best when you are huge.

Try kneeling on all fours while you man is behind you, or even standing up.
You could try it with you on top, then you have more control of the situation if you want to stop.

Answer 5

I actually recommend having sex in your 9th month of pregnancy, first reason is once the baby is born you need time to heal & rest, you are not going to want to come home from the hospital and want to have sex. It hurt for me too in my 9th month. my husband was very good about it, we tried new positions until we found what worked for us.. I read a few suggestions you got but ultimatley you need to find one right for you. Ask your husband to slow down a touch, do more foreplay so he's ready to go faster. Use lot's of lube as well. If you tried everything and still cannot handle it, no worries I have friends who didn't want to have sex in there last trimester or for that matter 9months after the baby was born... They just bought there husbands magazines hee hee! Good Luck!

Answer 6

Having sex in your 9th month of pregnancy is actually a way to induce labor. I had sex in my 9th month also but it was hard at times lol!

Try different positions such as you laying on your left side and your husband behind you on his left side also. You can raise your legs, bend your legs....I had many leg cramps in my pregnancy too just remember to keep walking as much as you can and seriously drink plenty of water!

Answer 7

I did with both my girls, and if we have another will do it then as well. Although, missionary position was difficult, we had to try other positions. the one that worked best for us was me putting a couple pillows under my stomach and doing it doggy. less weight on your hips and back, and if your baby is face up (like mine was - spine to spine and really painful at times) then that is also a good way to relax. All you have to do is try different positions if you are in the mood for doing things.

congrats on the baby by the way.

Answer 8

usualy doctors advise against it , it is rather uncomfortable at that stage and difficult it can be done maybe for the first two weeks but it isn't safe for the last 2 as the baby can come two weeks early or two weeks late. usually most women feel very uncomfortable at the last month of pregnancy check with your ob to be safe.

Answer 9

You can still have sex as long as your ob hasn't put these types of restrictions on you. You may need to watch the positions and how far he inserts into you. There are other ways of sexual pleasure as well besides intercourse. If you have any pain, spotting or your water has broken, I would stop and call my ob.

Answer 10

Oh yes. I had sex the morning of the day my daughter was born. In fact doctors and midwifes recommend it because there is a substance in sperm which helps to "ripen" the uterus and hasten the onset of labour.

(By that stage of my pregnancy Doggie-style was about the only way we could manage it.)