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Sex in early pregnancy

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Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
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Is it possible to have sex in early pregnancy? This question arises for a young couple soon after the future parents learn that in 9 months they will have a little miracle.

It is especially difficult for those who are facing pregnancy for the first time and are expecting their first child. In such cases, both the expectant mother and the expectant father still have a poor understanding of what is what, what to do and how, what is allowed and what is not, etc. In any case, everyone understands that life will no longer be the same as it was before pregnancy and the birth of the child.

Usually, a woman who has just found out about pregnancy has no time for that at first, since all her thoughts are occupied with the processes of the birth of a new life, the changes that her body is undergoing, for her the first trimester of pregnancy is a rather difficult time both physically and psychologically.

It is no less difficult for a man. He is also involved in the process, but most often, future fathers are even more scared than mothers, since they have no idea what is happening at all. For them, the topic of pregnancy is shrouded in mystery and completely incomprehensible. But any man, because he is a man, asks himself the question: "Is it possible to have sex during pregnancy?"

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Is it possible to have sex in early pregnancy?

According to experts, sex in early pregnancy does not pose a threat to the future baby. Loving parents can have sex in early pregnancy if the pregnancy is not complicated, when there is no threat that it can be interrupted. Of course, you should always pay attention to the condition in which the woman is at any given moment. But if the pregnant woman herself is for it, if she is comfortable and pleasant, then the man may not be afraid for her health, as well as her condition.

Of course, only a pregnant woman's doctor can advise her whether she can have sex in the early stages of pregnancy.

In general, few couples can boast of a full and rich sex life in the early stages of pregnancy. The fact is that at first, a pregnant woman is subject to frequent bouts of nausea, headaches, fatigue, and drowsiness. Therefore, she is not so often inclined to have sex - she just doesn't have the time. And most often, the expectant mother is afraid of making any careless actions or movements that could harm the future baby, in addition, many women experience a decrease in sexual desire in the early stages of pregnancy. Although it happens that the opposite happens - interest in her partner only increases.

Benefits of Sex in Early Pregnancy

In recent years, doctors and psychologists have come to the conclusion that sex during pregnancy

It has a positive effect on the health of the mother and her baby. The fact is that due to sexual intercourse, hormones such as endorphins, the hormones of happiness, are released into the blood of the pregnant woman. And this stimulates the work of the entire system. Secondly, orgasm is a kind of training before the birth process.

Sex in early pregnancy has the following positive aspects:

  • the speed of achieving orgasm, since the pelvic organs are intensively supplied with blood;
  • lack of a big belly, so the number of positions during sex is not limited;
  • no fear of getting pregnant (the woman is already pregnant), so you can completely relax;
  • the muscles of the uterus are trained during orgasm, this is a kind of preparation for childbirth;
  • Until the thirteenth to fourteenth week, sperm act as high-protein nutritional and building material for the embryo.

Harm of sex in early pregnancy

Sex in early pregnancy can sometimes even be harmful. In such situations, lovemaking will have to be postponed, and sometimes sex can only be resumed after childbirth.

Sex in early pregnancy should not be done when:

  • there is a risk that the pregnancy may be terminated;
  • low location of the placenta or its detachment;
  • the pregnant woman experienced bleeding, even minor ones, and the presence of discharge that differed from the traditionally normal ones;
  • the pregnant woman has had miscarriages before;
  • the woman was infected with a sexually transmitted disease during pregnancy;
  • the birth of twins or even triplets is expected.

When a woman is expecting two or three babies at once, in some cases the doctor may allow sex in the early stages of pregnancy. But before that, an in-person consultation with a doctor is required.

Often, expectant parents are afraid that having sex can harm the future baby. This is a common misconception. The fact is that in the early stages of pregnancy, the baby's size is so small that it is first measured in millimeters and centimeters, so it is impossible to injure, damage, touch, etc. it in any way. In addition, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid, placenta and uterus; the mucus plug seals the cervix from the vaginal side. Thanks to all these "protective measures" of Mother Nature, sex can be safely had even in the last months of pregnancy.

How to protect yourself during sex in early pregnancy?

Precautions when having sex in early pregnancy:

Sex in early pregnancy requires some precautions:

  • Using condoms when having sex in early pregnancy reduces the risk of infection;
  • It is better to postpone anal sex, since there are many tactile receptors in the rectum. When they are irritated, the pregnancy is at risk of failure.
  • It is better to avoid using lubricants during sex in the early stages of pregnancy, as their use can cause unwanted allergic reactions.

Sex in early pregnancy is not as scary and dangerous as it may seem at first glance. On the contrary, it can be beneficial for the body and bring positive emotions to the expectant mother. The main thing is to consult a doctor who will assess the state of pregnancy and the health of the mother and baby, and give a recommendation on whether it is possible to have sex in early pregnancy in this particular case.

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