While pregnancy brings joy to couples, it also affects their sex life to some extent - if they maintain sex, they worry about the baby getting hurt; if they give up sex, they suffer physical and emotional suffering. Recently, the British "Women's Health Zone" website collected common questions about sex during pregnancy and asked obstetrics and sexology experts to give authoritative guidance on how to enjoy sex during pregnancy.

Question 1: Can I have sex during pregnancy?

This is the most frequently asked question about sex during pregnancy, and the answer is yes. As long as couples grasp the right limits, they can also enjoy their sex. Sex life during pregnancy is divided into three stages. In the early stages of pregnancy, that is, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, sexual intercourse should be avoided as much as possible. At this time, the connection between the fetus and the mother's body is not yet strong, and external stimulation such as sexual intercourse can easily induce uterine contractions and lead to miscarriage. The second trimester (4 to 7 months after pregnancy) is a relatively stable period, and you can have moderate sexual life, but it is best to control it within 2 times a week. You should clean your genitals carefully before sex to avoid uterine infection caused by sexual life. . Gradually reduce sexual activity during the last two months of pregnancy to prevent the penis from stimulating the uterus and the prostaglandins in the semen causing uterine contractions, which may lead to premature birth.

Question 2: Under what circumstances do we need to avoid sex completely?

Sex life should be suspended completely when the following situations occur: Pregnant women have lower body bleeding or painful intercourse; low-lying placenta or previa; amniotic fluid breaks; pregnant women have a history of premature birth or habitual abortion; pregnant women have abdominal pain; Cervical insufficiency; genital herpes in either partner.

Question 3: Will sex harm the fetus in the belly?

Please rest assured that normal sex during pregnancy will not harm the fetus. The uterus is a safe "haven" for the fetus. It is protected by a thick mucus plug and the fetus will not be harmed or infected. If the wife has an orgasm and feels the baby moving violently, it is not because the baby is protesting against sex, but because the mother's heartbeat makes the baby excited.

Question 4: Can other ways to replace sex be used?

If you are still worried about the dangers of direct sex, you can try to "masturbate" each other and help each other reach climax through caressing, kissing, etc., and obtain physical and mental satisfaction. Relatively speaking, this kind of sexual intercourse is safer, but the use of sex toys is strictly prohibited.

Question 5: What are the safest positions for sex during pregnancy?

The side-lying position is the most comfortable and practical sex position during pregnancy. It can prevent the couple's belly from touching their belly and prevent the husband's body from pressing on the uterus.

The posterior position has shallow insertion, both parties will feel very comfortable, and both parties can have close contact. The husband can also kiss his wife's shoulders, neck and back.

The male standing position and the female on top position are also relatively safe. However, it should be noted that when using the woman-on position, as the wife's abdomen continues to grow, the squatting position may be more comfortable than the prone position.

Question 6: Is it normal for women’s breasts to feel tender during sex during pregnancy?

Female breasts will undergo great changes during pregnancy. Due to the proliferation of breast ducts and acini, fat deposition, the nipples and areola begin to enlarge and turn black, and the nipples are prone to erection. Some pregnant women will have obvious breast tenderness during the sexual excitement stage. Therefore, during sexual intercourse during pregnancy, try to avoid excessive stimulation of the breasts.