Sex During Pregnancy

Many people worry about having sex during pregnancy. There is no physical reason why you shouldn't continue to have a normal active sex life if you wish. Sex cannot harm your baby because the penis cannot penetrate beyond the vagina.

While sex is safe it can sometimes be uneasy. Don't let this put you off. Use it as an excuse to explore each others body and try new and exciting positions.

The man on top can be very uncomfortable early on in pregnancy especially if the penis penetrates too deeply. (But this can't harm your baby.) Try lying on your side, face to face or with your partner behind you, or try sitting on top of your partner this is a very comfortable position and you can control the movement.

The only time to seek advice about sex during pregnancy is if you have had a miscarriage speak to your doctor or midwife. If you have had heavy bleeding in your pregnancy you should defiantly not have intercourse.

Once your waters have broken do not have sex this will put your baby at risk of catching infections. Remember to talk to your partner about your feelings while you are pregnant.