Is self-satisfaction dangerous during pregnancy?

Sexual appetites of the pregnant woman increase. Almost until the middle of the third trimester, the expectant mother has an increased libido. Unfortunately, sex is not always allowed by doctors, if the pregnancy proceeds with complications. And not all men are psychologically ready for sexual relations with a pregnant wife, many people even in the XXI century are sure that sexual intercourse can harm the heir. A woman has no choice but to think about self-satisfaction. Is masturbation dangerous during pregnancy, we will tell in this article.

Under the influence of the hormone progesterone, which “directs” all the processes in a pregnant woman’s body from the very first hours after conception, libido starts to increase from about 5-6 weeks of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the mucous membranes in the body of the future mother are becoming more friable, they are better supplied with blood. The amount of blood circulating in the body rises after 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the young placenta begins to function.

From this point on, almost all women have a need for sex, because the genitals are also “filled” because of the increased blood flow, and sexual sensations become more vivid. Many women note that having sex during pregnancy gives them more pleasure than before, and some even claim that it was in an “interesting” position that the first full orgasm in life was experienced.

If the pregnancy is uneventful, doctors usually do not impose a ban on sex, and the couple may well deal with it for their pleasure, and in early pregnancy, and later. However, the threat of miscarriage, improper location of the placenta, cervical insufficiency are always contraindications to sexual relations, and it can be very difficult for a woman to cope with the increased libido.

Even in our fully enlightened age, there are still men who believe that sex can have a detrimental effect on the fetus. Such representatives of a strong half of humanity are not too willing to agree on intimate relationships in the early stages of pregnancy, and when the wife grows up and clearly shows the tummy, they generally can refuse sexual intercourse, fearing harm to the child.

Not all pregnant women have a permanent sexual partner, because life circumstances are different. But in all these cases, sooner or later, the pregnant woman is faced with the question of whether it is possible to masturbate while waiting for the child, whether this will affect the process of carrying the baby and the upcoming birth.

If the pregnancy proceeds normally, and the doctor does not prohibit the woman to have intimate relationships, then an orgasm during pregnancy is useful and pleasant. Its benefit is due to the fact that the contraction of the muscles of the uterus, which occurs at the time of sexual discharge, helps to improve the blood circulation of the reproductive organ. This has a positive effect on the mood and well-being of the very future mother, as well as her baby, who, after her mother's orgasm, begins to receive more oxygen and nutrients from the blood.

In late periods (after 30 weeks of gestation) regular orgasms are also an additional training for the muscles of the uterus before the upcoming labor. If you have full sexual intercourse with a man, the sperm, which contains a large number of prostaglandins, also contributes to the maturation of the cervix. Mature neck - a guarantee of its full disclosure during labor.

Masturbation, of course, is less effective in case of a child's transfusion problem, because orgasm in itself does not affect the maturation of the cervix itself, without the presence of sperm in the female genital tract.

During orgasm in the pregnant woman’s body, a large amount of the “happiness hormone” is produced - endorphin. This has a positive effect on the well-being of the very future mother and her fetus, which endorphins will definitely receive with maternal blood through uteroplacental blood flow.

If for some reason there is no possibility of having sexual intercourse, a woman with uncomplicated pregnancy may well resort to self-satisfaction, while remembering safety and caution. Masturbation can give a woman pleasure and benefit only when there are no medical contraindications, nothing threatens the child and mother. Do not be embarrassed and believe that someone does not understand something wrong if you just ask a question about the possibility of getting an orgasm to your doctor. If the pregnancy proceeds normally, he will surely give “good”.

A woman needs to ensure that her hands are clean during the process, because the genital tract in the process of waiting for the child is very vulnerable, should avoid infection, intestinal bacteria. Also, you should not make too intense and sudden movements, because the mucous membranes under the action of progesterone become loose and possible small post-traumatic bleeding. From the same point of view, it is inappropriate to use sex toys.

The clitoral orgasm is more intense and bright, the contractions of the muscles of the uterus during the clitoral orgasm are more intense and strong than during the vaginal. If a woman does not have medical contraindications to sex and orgasm, she may well practice this kind of pleasure with caution. But with even minor problems, clitoral orgasm is undesirable because it can cause premature birth or miscarriage.

The question of where and how to masturbate is difficult to answer. In later periods it is undesirable to be in a supine position with self-gratification, since a large and heavy fetus can pinch the vena cava with its weight, which can lead to fainting and loss of consciousness. This is best done while lying on your side. At later periods (at 38, 39 and 40 weeks) you should not resort to using the shower, because the outpouring of water in the event of the onset of labor after orgasm can be overlooked.

And sex, and masturbation, and other types of sexual discharge can be dangerous only if the woman is threatened with abortion or premature birth. Any reduction of the uterine muscles in this case may lead to the onset of labor before the time limit.. Dangerous situations where the future mother diagnosed placenta previa or low placentation. After orgasm, there may be abundant bleeding, placental abruption, which can lead to the death of the baby and mother.

Sexual rest is recommended for women with an incompetent cervix, including after the imposition of obstetric pessary or surgical sutures on the cervix. Also, sex and orgasm can be prohibited on long periods of pregnancy for women who have scars on the uterus after a previous cesarean section or other operations that were performed on the uterus.

After 18 weeks of pregnancy orgasm is not recommended for women who are carrying twins or triplets. Throughout pregnancy, both masturbation and orgasm obtained through normal sexual intercourse are prohibited for women whose pregnancy became possible as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Bromine preparations, as well as light herbal sedatives, are usually recommended for such pregnant women to provide sexual rest.

In late pregnancy, when the discharge of the mucus plug begins (clots that close the entrance to the cervical canal during the whole pregnancy), even perfectly healthy women are not recommended to have sex in its traditional sense and masturbation in particular. Any infection that can penetrate the vagina, and threatens to penetrate further - into the uterine cavity, because the barrier (tube) is no longer there or it does not provide complete protection. When the amniotic fluid is leaking, sex and orgasm are also contraindicated.

Even a healthy woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy should be remembered that there are periods in which the first signs of a threat or undesirable consequences of an orgasm can appear. These periods, according to experts, are 9-11 weeks, 16-18 weeks and 37-38 weeks. It is during these periods that miscarriages or preterm labor most often occur. With sex or masturbation in these weeks it is better not to be zealous and abstain.

See whether you can make love during pregnancy in the next video.