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A member asked:

Is it safe to have unprotected sex while on pelvic rest?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: The definition of pelvic rest is nothing in the vagina. No intercourse, no tampons and no douches.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The whole idea: is that you are supposed to be resting the pelvis.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 12/16/2015

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