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Thanks to the increase in hormones during pregnancy, the sensitivity of your sex organs and sex drive can jump dramatically - without even having to be stimulated first. One way to satisfy your sex drive apart from having sex with your partner is masturbation. Masturbation is a natural and normal sexual act. The question is, is it safe to masturbate while pregnant?
Masturbation during pregnancy, is it safe?
Sexual activity during pregnancy shouldn't be a big problem for you. The baby in the womb is protected by amniotic fluid and strong uterine muscles. Therefore, sex and masturbation while pregnant will not affect your baby. Sexual activity also does not carry physical stress that can burden a pregnant woman's body.
Masturbation is known to relieve stress, including the many problems you face during pregnancy. Masturbation can increase the production of endorphins. Endorphins are hormones that can create a sense of comfort and happiness in you.
The physical enjoyment achieved through masturbation may also be a relief for some women who are grappling with the many issues surrounding pregnancy, such as morning sickness, low back pain, and leg swelling. With a comfortable physical and psychological condition, you are also in the best condition to sleep soundly.
You can also use masturbation during pregnancy as an alternative to sexual activity when your stomach is sticking out, which makes penetrative sex with your partner difficult. In fact, masturbation is known to provide more satisfying sexual pleasure than partner sexual interactions.
Even though masturbating during pregnancy has been claimed to be safe, there are some concerns related to pregnancy safety, especially if your pregnancy is already at high risk.
Pregnancy conditions that should avoid masturbation
In some cases, your doctor may advise you to avoid sex, including masturbating while pregnant. Your doctor may recommend this only at certain times, or even for the entire period of your pregnancy.
The terms and conditions can differ greatly from woman to woman, so if your doctor advises you not to engage in any sexual activity, ask for more details. This is because sexual activity can include sexual penetration or orgasm-related only, or it can be both. If your doctor advises you to abstain from sex, also ask if this includes masturbation during pregnancy.
If you are at high risk for preterm labor, have placenta previa or a weak uterus, orgasms can increase your chances of having an early delivery.
Most of the reason is that when you orgasm, the woman's body releases the hormone oxytocin into the bloodstream. Oxytocin is also known to be similar to the ingredients found in drugs that trigger labor. The same medicine is also used to help shrink the uterus to its original size after childbirth.
In addition, some women may experience mild stomach cramps after orgasm from sexual activity. This sensation is related to muscle contraction activity, and it can trigger Braxton-Hicks contractions, a kind of irregular uterine contractions that are not a sign of real labor.
So far there is no clinical evidence to support masturbation during pregnancy as a major factor in triggering early labor in women who are not at high risk. Sex and masturbation during pregnancy is fine, as long as you feel comfortable doing it.
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