Sex at 5 weeks?

Question

I'm currently 5 weeks pregnant and want to know if it is safe for me to have sex with my partner? Did any women out there have any weird feelings afterwards? I'm not sick, no nausea, a bit dizzy this morning, breasts are sore, tummy feels bloated, but otherwise good. Suggestions?

What about self-pleasuring (no dildo, etc)? Any issues there?

Answer 1

Sex is fine unless doctor says otherwise. There were occasions where I cramped after orgasm but there was nothing wrong with the baby. Also, you might be more comfortable being at top if you feel it is a little to rough. It will give you a little more control. Also you probably don't want hard sex to much. It can hurt or be really uncomfortable. Other than being uncomfortable everything is fine. Also, enjoy it. You may find later you may not want sex as much. Have fun with it.

11 weeks and 5 days pregnant.

Answer 2

You can have sex up until the 9th month with no problems, unless it is painful for you. The 9 month mark is usually the stopping point because the baby is fighting for room and pushing on everything and it is really uncomfortable for the mother.
Self pleasuring is ok anytime. As you progress you may not want to because of the difficulty in reaching some places, but you should be good to go the rest of the time.
I would suggest staying away from S&M and anything that may require additional stress or present a safety issue (not on the hood of the car or in the shower or bath tub). Anything that may cause harm to you or your baby, I would put off or just fantasize about it until after you have delevered.
Have fun.

Answer 3

Sex is completely safe during almost the entire term, as long as you and your partner use some common sense and you're not experiencing any medical complications.

The "almost" refers to the very end of the term, when you lose your mucous plug and your waters break. You should never introduce anything into the vagina after the waters break (well, apart from what your obstetrician or midwife uses to help deliver the baby, of course).

The "common sense" refers to things that will become obvious to you over time, but mainly involve the size of the baby. Standard "missionary position" sex will become quite uncomfortable after about month 6, because lying on your back for any length of time presses on your renal arteries and causes pain in your back, hips and legs. But this is true whether you're having sex or you're lying on a doctor's table for an ultrasound. (My poor wife almost fainted on one doctor's visit late in her first pregnancy because the ultrasound technician couldn't get a clear picture, and it was about month 8 so the baby was really getting heavy.)

What we found was that late-term intercourse works best with mom-to-be on her side, with one knee pulled up -- which is also the most comfortable position for sleeping. Dad-to-be straddles her outstretched leg and enters her from the side. It's a very enjoyable position even when you're not pregnant, but late in pregnancy it's good because the baby is supported by the bed and your back isn't being pressed on or strained.

Where you WILL have to abstain from intercourse is during the first several weeks after delivery, whether with a C-section or a vaginal birth. This won't be a problem for you, as you'll know what your condition is like, and your hormone levels will shift after delivery to keep your sex drive suppressed. However, within three to six weeks you will probably find yourself physically capable of gentle intercourse.

What you'll also find, though, is that after delivery you may become overly sensitive about being touched. Babies require SO much contact -- holding, carrying, feeding, changing, and even good old snuggling -- that my wife felt, at the end of the day, that she'd SCREAM if anyone touched her. Kinda made sex difficult. What helped us the most was for me to take a good share of the baby-care, especially during the middle of the night; even though I couldn't breast-feed, I was still quite able to change, comfort, rock, and walk around with our children if they woke. This gave my wife a much-needed break, which made her not only feel better but made her more than willing to, ah, show her appreciation when she was rested and recovered the next day. Be sure to show this paragraph to your partner so he gets the idea. :-)

Oh, one other common-sense item: there is some indication that if a woman has orgasms late in her term, it can stimulate the onset of labor. It makes sense, because so many of the same muscles and nerves are involved. And our experience would suggest there may be at least some connection, as we were active literally the night before our first child was born. She's in college now so it doesn't seem to have done her any harm -- all her weird behavior is COMPLETELY explainable by a combination of genetics and upbringing... :-)

Answer 4

Yes, it is okay to have sex all the way up until labor AS long as you are giving the OK by your Dr. I did swear I felt the baby fluttering in my belling after, but the Dr. said it was probably my GI track. I had a problem with dizziness, make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of healthy food! Good luck and congrats! (Oh and self pleasuring is okay too! Just watch using toys!)

Answer 5

i had sex up until my Dr put me on high risk then i was not allowed to have sex. no dildo my Dr said that when i was pregnant. and make sure if your partner performs oral on you that he does not blow up in you my Dr said this could cause a blood clot to go into the baby
self pleasure my Dr said is good for a pregnant women just us e your fingers . if you want to take care of it yourself you could always ask your dr what you can and cant do i did that and he went down a list of waant sexualy i could do

well as i got along in my pregancy i enjpyed sex so much more the way my body changed and diffrent postions was fun. my boyfriend said that was when i was the most sexiest and buetiful growing with our child so find diffren t was to have sex it is a fun time

Answer 6

Provided there are no complications (ie: continual bleeding throughout pregnancy), sex is totally safe right up until you are ready to deliver. In fact, sex is beneficial to your unborn child. It works your vaginal muscles which can result in a better labour and delivery. It also forces freshly oxygenated blood into your uterus, which has many benefits for your unborn baby.
Comfort is a different story. You may have to be a little more creative with your positioning as you get bigger.

Answer 7

I don't see a problem specially if you fell good. I am 7 weeks and I am doing everything as usual (well) you find the position that will be more confortable for you. Remember that your amn needs that even if your pregnant unless is medical issues. Is nice to feel love and attractive. Good Luck

Answer 8

it is safe to have sex right up till you deliver im a mom of 4 i know about this. as long as youre comfortable with it and theres no real serious happenings afterwards by all means go for it you dont need ot stop having sex when youre pregnant. as for self plesuring i wouldnt be using any type of dildoetc....

Answer 9

Spoon positions is the best position for pregnant women. Go slowly too. And if breasts hurt, have him stoke them lightly. Yes it's safe up until 8mos. That's when you stop...because you'll deliver early.

Answer 10

I haven't had any problems having sex, I'm at 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant and only had some slight bleeding through my 4th-7th week. After that i haven't had any problems whatsoever.