i was told to abstain from sex during the early stages of my pregnancy, but it's getting to five months now. Please can someone tell me how soon I can resume making love to my hubby? I guess we both need it, but I am ready to abstain from anything in order to keep the pregnancy.
2006-10-06 21:19:17 · 24 answers · asked by McAkins 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, you can have sex as often as you like. But you may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the second trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But by the third trimester, weight gain, back pain and other symptoms may once again dampen your enthusiasm for sex.As the pregnancy progresses,experiment to find the most comfy positions.Avoid laying falt on your back cause your uterus compresses the veins behind your abdomen and you may become nauseous.If you have oral sex make sure your partner doesnt blow air into your vagina.Seriously,my doctor told me it may block a blood vessel and could be bad for you and your baby.Orgasms are very good for you and baby! When you have an orgasm the baby is unaware of what you are doing, but does experience the euphoric hormone rush that you will experience. There will also be minor contractions of the uterus, as there have always been, but now that the uterus is bigger you can feel them more. This is not preterm labor, unless you have this cramping sensation or contractions for more than one hour.
2006-10-07 02:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have had four children and to be really honest, we never abstained from sex at all, the only thing that kept us from making love was the nausea she felt in the first trimester. Listen to your body it won't lie to you.
Plus during the last month sex can help to start labor, so if the little one is running late just start having more sex.
Also consult your OB/GYN as well but I think they will tell you the same thing, if it feels good then its ok, if something doesn't feel right then stop. Good luck and have fun.
2006-10-06 21:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by blkcat1969 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who told you to abstain. During all three of my pregnancies - I was told by my doctor that it was perfectly fine to have sex right up to the point where I began to dialate - then there was a risk of infection. But I would consult your OB/GYN with any questions you may have about your pregnancy rather than ask here. It is, after all, your baby's health you are dealing with. Good luck and congrats.
2006-10-06 21:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless your doctor told you that your pregnancy is at risk, you should be far enough along right now to resume sexual relations with the hubby. Go enjoy yourself! And good luck with the new baby.
2006-10-06 21:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless your doctor told you to abstain,there is no reason that you can't have sex during your entire pregnancy.If your doctor recommended the abstinence,he/she should have given you a timetable of when you could begin having sex again.
2006-10-06 21:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by jezebel_lilly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless it was your doctor that told you to abstain from sex... I's say go for it. Hubby and I have been having sex the whole time and we havent had any problems.
2006-10-06 22:15:44 · answer #6 · answered by ApRiL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have been denying your husband sex for nothing. There is no reason to refrain from sex unless your OB/GYN says so.
Ah that's so sad, this is a great time for sex as your body changes and your breasts become fuller.
Relax and have fun, once the baby comes you'll have less time for each other.
Best wishes and congratulations....
2006-10-06 21:30:07 · answer #7 · answered by easinclair 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHO IN THE HECK TOLD YOU THAT? Nah huh! Remember the old saying, "If it feels good, DO IT". 'ever hear of "doggie style"..& a Big Pillow .?
Here's a link where you might find a better place to ask:
http://www.councilforrelationships.org/Counseling/SexTherapy.htm
Unless you have a propensity of having miscarriages, I can understand a medical professional telling you that, if not...then, enjoy...and don't listen to someone as (I was going to say "backwoods"...but even folk in the backwoods know it's perfectly normal.
2006-10-06 21:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the doctor says other wise you can have sex the whole pregnancy, from the time you are up til you go into labor. Have fun!
2006-10-06 21:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless your doctor specifically tells you not to have sex, it's safe all the way up until you pass your mucus plug or until your water breaks. Be careful with positions, and as you get bigger, avoid laying flat on your back.
2006-10-07 03:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋