A 31-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to have anal sex while pregnant?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not recommended.: Pregnancy leads to an increase in the venous pressure around the rectum, which is why many women get hemorrhoids. Anal sex can irritate that, leading to more hemorrhoids or a rectal fissure. Also, anal sex can lead to a release of bacteria in the bloodstream which could cause preterm labor. If you are considering this after pelvic rest for cervical bleeding or previa, it's not a safe alternative.
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 74 years experience
Yes if gentle: Not the ideal but acceptable if both partners agree.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is anal sex ok when pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
Yes it is ok: Yes it is ok and safe.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
If I have anal sex, can I get pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
No: Not unless his penis rubs against the tissues at the vaginal opening or his penis penetrates the vagina. There would need to be either pre-ejaculate or ejaculate as well.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can you get pregnant by having anal sex?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 27 years experience
No.: Unless you have a rectovaginal fistula, you cannot get pregnant with exclusive anal sex.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 15, 2017
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