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Is sex during pregnancy safe?

Dear S
This is a very important question. According to my maths you are still in your second trimester of your pregnancy. That implies it's still perfectly safe for you and your husband to have sexual intercourse. First, though, I recommend that you consult your doctor to assure yourself that your body and health are fit for this type of physical activity. Second, perhaps you and your partner could slow down a bit. Daily sexcapades can tire you out, at the least, unless you feel regenerated from your romps with hubby. You may want to experiment with different sexual positions to take the weight off your expanding stomach.

One option for him, of course, is to masturbate more frequently. Tell him that many men, even married ones, enjoy and find great release, relief and pleasure in masturbation. If he persists in pressuring you, even slightly, to have daily intercourse, then ask for advice from your doctor to calm his sexual demands. Perhaps you can both lie in bed while you read him erotic stories, watch sexually explicit videos together or talk dirty to him, or you can just cuddle and kiss each other. Being there for him while he touches himself to get some relief may be a good way to find a middle ground for fulfilling his sexual needs. After all, unless you really feel like having sex, don’t feel under pressure to have it. If you feel at all worried during or after sex or have any bleeding, pain or cramps talk to your doctor. It’s important to look after yourself and your growing foetus, especially during the third trimester. Good luck.

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