is it safe to have anal sex while pregnant?

Question

My wife is 38 weeks pregnant, we would like to have anal sex tonight. Will this be safe?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Yes if gentle: Not the ideal but acceptable if both partners agree.

Answer 3

Same as married: Proper diet, prenatal vitamins, normal exercise, & preconception visit with an OB doctor to assess any increased risks.

Answer 4

Starts with desire!: See your primary care doctor first to get a check-up. Then, follow the mediterranean diet, daily physical activity 300 minutes per week for life. Reduce alcohol intake to 1 glass of wine 3-4 times per week. Avoid unsaturated fats, eat lots of good fats, eat and drink well in moderation. Eat protein at all meals and do not skip meals!

Answer 5

Lowered function: While sexual potential can carry through into quite older age, the erectile capacity and ejacualate volume decrease with age. Some lose desire which is entirely psychological. Note the many products on the market for this and the destruction of endangered animals for this (rhino horns, bear gall bladder stones, etc.).

Answer 6

Chances are good: At age 29, your chances for getting pregnant are good. If you have irregular periods, this can make it more difficult since you may ovulate less frequently. This will mean fewer opportunities to get pregnant. If you're not successful getting pregnant in about 6-12 months, see your doctor.

Answer 7

Give it a try: The cited average to achieve desired pregnancy is 6 m with a range from weeks to a Year. After a year an evaluation of both is reasonable (he may shoot blanks). Irregularity can disrupt plans to use the "fertile window" timing technique. Try first, seek help if needed.

Answer 8

Pregnancy: I you have an irregular period it means you ovulate irregularly. You should keep a menstrual calendar writing when you start period and when you have sex. You can also buy an ovulation kit at the pharmacy, this will let you know when you ovulate so you can plan to have sex at that time. If you still can't get pregnant you should see a doctor and bring your menstrual calendar with you.

Answer 9

Calendar: It is very important to keep a calendar of your menstrual period. How long they last. Is important to have a full work with the dr. How an us done, the make sure ovaries and uterus look find. There is a lot of reason why you have irregular periods. There's no simple answered.

Answer 10

Or...: The prior answers will get you started in the right direction, for sure. On the other hand, if 'a while' means a year, seeing a fertility doctor or an obg is in order. Most all fertility specialists would be glad to help/advise you by the way, even if you've not yet tried for a year. Good luck!

Answer 11

Hormonal testing: See an infertility doctor for hormonal testing. It may be as simple as correcting a thyroid abnormality or lowering prolactin levels. Then the appropriate medication can be given. Ovulation induction medications consist of either clomid, femara, and injectable gonadotropins. Also adding glucophage (metformin) for the diagnosis of PC os.

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