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Is it safe to masterbate while pregnant
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
You could: But i would avoid introducing objects into your body that may contain bacteria or other germs.
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Yes: If it is safe to have sex, it is safe to masturbate. If concerned, ask your obstetrician.
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Cheryl Coldwateranswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Yes: Unless you have a high risk pregnancy and your doctor specifically limits any sexual activity, it is safe to masturbate or have sex.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Generally no problem: Sex (or masturbation) is safe if done alone or with one's monogamous spouse, and if there are no sexually transmitted diseases nor any pregnancy compl... Read More
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406 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Here are some...: Masturbating for orgasm can naturally induce genital tract contraction especially the vagina, its effect on pregnant women is controversial & shou... Read More
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2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Yes: In general sexual activity including masturbation is safe during pregnancy unless you have preterm labor later on or issues like placenta previa. Pro... Read More
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3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Healthy pregnancy: In healthy pregnancy orgasms are generally safe -- but be sure about yours by asking your own OB doctor. Some situations with the placenta could make... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymond Schneideranswered
48 years experience
I would not: Most miscarrage occurs in the first trimester. Give it plenty of time to develop before you start causing stimulation and contractions for orgasm.
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Sure: This will not harm the baby in any way. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
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3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Miscarriage: Under normal circumstances having an orgasm will not cause a miscarriage. However, because if your previous miscarriage I would discuss the problem wi... Read More
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: Essentially all males and a majority of females enjoy their bodies by themselves after they have reached puberty. It isn't going to increase or decrea... Read More
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4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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