Anal Sex During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, vaginal sex is largely considered safe. Nevertheless, if you want to spice up your sex life while pregnant or find vaginal sex difficult to cope with during pregnancy, anal sex is an option. Most people that would like to try out anal sex often wonder about its safety especially during pregnancy. In this regard, there are a few things you need to know before you make up your mind on anal sex during pregnancy.
Is Anal Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
When it comes to your unborn child, it is advisable to keep away from anal sex if you suffer the risk of a premature birth. Otherwise, anal sex is safe for the mother and baby as long as proper hygiene is practiced and there are no signs of premature labor. In order for anal sex to be a worthwhile experience, there are certain things you ought to put into consideration. Anal sex increases the risks of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. If you are not in a monogamous relationship and you are not sure of the status of your partner, it is best to avoid having anal sex. If you must have sex, use a condom.
Warnings and Risks of Anal Sex During Pregnancy
1. Inflammation and Other Conditions
While pregnant, the expectant mother is always at a higher risk of suffering from constipation and hemorrhoids. Having anal sex may aggravate the problem as it can inflame your anus. This can cause tearing and bleeding. If you are already suffering from anal inflammation, hemorrhoids, anal pain or bleeding, it is best to abstain from anal sex. Anal sex under such conditions will only aggravate the problem.
2. Hygienic Issues
Proper hygiene is of utmost importance. The anus has bacteria that can be harmful to the vagina. These bacteria can harm the expectant mother and the baby. If you are engaging in anal sex, you should not allow your partner to insert the penis in the vagina after he inserts it in the anus. If they must, it is best if they first wash up with soap and water. If you are making use of condoms, he should use a new condom if you are to engage in vaginal sex too. The same can be said for oral sex.
3. Contraction
Orgasm is also an issue during anal sex. If the expectant mother is at risk of paternal labor or they suffer from frequent contractions that last for too long (more than an hour) after having the orgasm, it is important that they see a doctor. Uterine irritability or contractions are normal after sex during pregnancy. However, they should be gone after a short while. If the pregnancy is under 37 weeks, prolonged contractions after orgasm should be discussed with the doctor.
4. Placenta Strain
If the expectant mother suffers from placenta previa (this is when the placenta covers most of the cervix), having anal sex may cause strain to the placenta. This happens as the penis thrusts against the cervix via the recto-vagina septum. It can also be caused by the contractions after sex. This distress on the placenta can result in bleeding that can endanger the pregnancy.
Notes:
As it is common with sex while pregnant, there are certain things a couple can do to make it more blissful. Communication and lubrication are very important. If anal sex is new for you, it is best to take it slowly. Talk to your partner during the process to ensure you are both comfortable. The anus may not be lubricated enough for the whole session. It is advisable to stock up on lubricants for the anal sex sessions.
During pregnancy, vaginal sex is largely considered safe. Nevertheless, if you want to spice up your sex life while pregnant or find vaginal sex difficult to cope with during pregnancy, anal sex is an option. Most people that would like to try out anal sex often wonder about its safety especially during pregnancy. In this regard, there are a few things you need to know before you make up your mind on anal sex during pregnancy.
Is Anal Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
When it comes to your unborn child, it is advisable to keep away from anal sex if you suffer the risk of a premature birth. Otherwise, anal sex is safe for the mother and baby as long as proper hygiene is practiced and there are no signs of premature labor. In order for anal sex to be a worthwhile experience, there are certain things you ought to put into consideration. Anal sex increases the risks of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. If you are not in a monogamous relationship and you are not sure of the status of your partner, it is best to avoid having anal sex. If you must have sex, use a condom.
Warnings and Risks of Anal Sex During Pregnancy
1. Inflammation and Other Conditions
While pregnant, the expectant mother is always at a higher risk of suffering from constipation and hemorrhoids. Having anal sex may aggravate the problem as it can inflame your anus. This can cause tearing and bleeding. If you are already suffering from anal inflammation, hemorrhoids, anal pain or bleeding, it is best to abstain from anal sex. Anal sex under such conditions will only aggravate the problem.
2. Hygienic Issues
Proper hygiene is of utmost importance. The anus has bacteria that can be harmful to the vagina. These bacteria can harm the expectant mother and the baby. If you are engaging in anal sex, you should not allow your partner to insert the penis in the vagina after he inserts it in the anus. If they must, it is best if they first wash up with soap and water. If you are making use of condoms, he should use a new condom if you are to engage in vaginal sex too. The same can be said for oral sex.
3. Contraction
Orgasm is also an issue during anal sex. If the expectant mother is at risk of paternal labor or they suffer from frequent contractions that last for too long (more than an hour) after having the orgasm, it is important that they see a doctor. Uterine irritability or contractions are normal after sex during pregnancy. However, they should be gone after a short while. If the pregnancy is under 37 weeks, prolonged contractions after orgasm should be discussed with the doctor.
4. Placenta Strain
If the expectant mother suffers from placenta previa (this is when the placenta covers most of the cervix), having anal sex may cause strain to the placenta. This happens as the penis thrusts against the cervix via the recto-vagina septum. It can also be caused by the contractions after sex. This distress on the placenta can result in bleeding that can endanger the pregnancy.
Notes:
As it is common with sex while pregnant, there are certain things a couple can do to make it more blissful. Communication and lubrication are very important. If anal sex is new for you, it is best to take it slowly. Talk to your partner during the process to ensure you are both comfortable. The anus may not be lubricated enough for the whole session. It is advisable to stock up on lubricants for the anal sex sessions.
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