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Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
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Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
What if I don't want to have sex?
What about oral and anal sex?
Oral sex is safe during pregnancy. If you receive oral sex, though, make sure your partner doesn't blow air into your vagina. Rarely, a burst of air might block a blood vessel (air embolism) — which could be a life-threatening condition for you and the baby.
Anal sex might be uncomfortable if you have pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. More concerning, anal sex that is followed by vaginal sex might allow infection-causing bacteria to spread from the rectum to the vagina.
