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The Benefits and Disadvantages of Sex During Pregnancy

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 2021/01/03 at 9:46 AM
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One of the primary benefits of sex during pregnancy is that you experience an increased sense of connection with your child.

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Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? PHOTO via @FirstCry Parenting/2 January 2021

There are numerous benefits of sex during pregnancy. Some of the benefits of sex are increased bonding and closeness between mother and child, the chance of sleep for both, healthier childbirth, and a more relaxed post-partum period.

However, there are also some disadvantages of sex during pregnancy. You should discuss these issues with your doctor and weigh the benefits and disadvantages of sex while pregnant to decide if it is safe for you to have sex.

One of the primary benefits of sex during pregnancy is that you experience an increased sense of connection with your child. During this time, your baby grows closer to you than at any other time in your life. 

However, certain disadvantages of sex during pregnancy also exist.

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If you want to enjoy having sex and giving birth, here are some of the benefits of sex during pregnancy to help you decide when to stop:

When to stop sex during pregnancy – If you and your spouse are having sex in the early stages of your pregnancy, this is the best time to avoid intercourse. In most instances, you and your baby can be safely having intercourse during the second trimester of pregnancy.

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However, if either of you is having problems such as morning sickness, pain, breathing problems, vomiting, leg cramps, diarrhoea, or blood-flow issues, then it is time to discontinue sex until these issues subside. Your baby will not be receiving adequate nutrition if continued exposure to sexual intercourse while in this state.

The disadvantages of sex during pregnancy – When you have sexual intercourse during the last trimester of your pregnancy, there are a few disadvantages of sex.

One of these disadvantages is that you may experience difficulties conceiving. If this is the case, then it is better to wait and see if you can get pregnant in the next month. You may end up getting infected with an STD if you have unprotected sex.

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Another disadvantage of sex during pregnancy is that you may experience side effects such as vaginal dryness, spotting, premature delivery, low birth weight, high risk for preeclampsia, low APGAR score, lower mental alertness, frequent urination, labor complications, placenta previa, jaundice, placenta previa, postpartum haemorrhage, placenta abruption, and placenta previa.

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The benefits of sex – Most likely you are well aware that sex is healthy and safe during pregnancy unless you are not pregnant. However, there are some benefits to sex when pregnant. One benefit is that it helps your baby to accept motherhood.

Although you cannot give your child the sex that you had before, having sex at least two to three times a week will help him adjust to his new life. It will also help you bond with your husband or boyfriend.

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Another benefit is that you will feel the love and connection that you used to have when you were single. This is due to the effects of the sex hormone, oxytocin. Oxytocin helps a woman to bond with her partner.

A pregnant woman’s oxytocin levels increase during the second trimester. Oxytocin is linked to the release of the stress hormones, cortisol, and prolactin. These two hormones help a woman conceive and create a smooth vaginal delivery.

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The third benefit of sex during pregnancy is that it helps in increasing the blood flow throughout the body especially to the genital areas. This blood flow increase results in an enhanced sexual experience and increased overall sex drive. 

Increased blood flow to the genital areas results in a larger amount of friction, which results in a more intense orgasm.

This will result in a more pleasurable experience both for the man and the woman. This can also lead to a more satisfying pregnancy.

There are many other benefits of sex during pregnancy. As long as sex is done safely, it will provide benefits to both the woman and her partner. 

The risks associated with having sex can be eliminated if the woman engages in safe vaginal sex.

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