Pregnancy is a very special period in the life of a woman, which requires care and special attention to several aspects of life, for the good of the pregnant woman and her baby. For this reason, many doubts arise and many of them touch on a specific aspect of human life: s3x.
In itself, s3x is already a taboo in our society. Add this to women’s health during pregnancy and sexuality itself from the female point of view and you have the perfect environment for the emergence of myths.
However, today, thanks to science, we can use scientific thinking to submit these myths to the sieve of logical thought and know, in fact, which information propagated by common sense makes sense and which we can disregard.
To do so, we take advantage of this special date: on 9/6, S3x Day is celebrated. A date that goes far beyond the simple celebration of the sexual act itself, but also serves to face s3x from a public health perspective and to remember that good s3x is that practiced safely.
Let’s go? To the myths!
1. S3x during pregnancy is bad for you?
MYTH: Having intimacy during pregnancy is a very normal practice and does not cause any type of problem for the fetus, except in some specific cases, such as when there is a threat of premature birth or miscarriage.
During intimacy, the woman releases hormones such as endorphins, which cross the placenta and reach the baby, causing a sense of relaxation, tranquility, well-being and comfort.
According to obstetrician and professor of the Department of Medicine at the Federal University of São Carlos Carla Andreucci Polido, intimacy and orgasm are not to blame for miscarriages or premature births.
The pregnant woman should only avoid sexual activity when there is bleeding in the first trimester or premature labour, because orgasm can intensify contractions that are already happening in cases like these.
2. During sexual intercourse, the penis reaches the baby?
MYTH: A very common fear among couples when having intimacy during pregnancy is that the penis may cause some injury to the baby.
However, this danger does not exist: the cervix (structure located at the lower end of the vagina) is composed of a very rigid tissue, up to 5 centimeters thick, which would make it impossible for the penis to come into contact with the baby. In addition, the fetus is also surrounded by amniotic fluid, which protects it from mechanical shocks.
3. Pregnancy facilitates orgasm?
TRUTH: This is observed because during pregnancy the lubrication of the vagina increases, as well as the volume of blood irrigated to the region, making the body more sensitive to sexual excitement.
4. S3x induces labor?
MYTH: There is a reason to believe that sex during this period can help trigger labour, since semen contains substances that favour the dilation of the cervix. However, it has never been scientifically proven that intimacy is effective in inducing labour.
5. Stimulating the breast by sucking or touching can cause abortion?
TRUTH: When the breast is stimulated, the body produces oxytocin, a hormone that induces, among other things, uterine contractions and the production of breast milk. For women who are already at risk of miscarriage, the stimulation can lead to premature birth.
6. Pregnancy increases libido?
MYTH: The origin of this rumour is not known for sure. The truth is that due to hormonal changes, the tendency is that libido decreases or stays the same, but this varies from woman to woman.
7. After childbirth, sex is not recommended?
TRUTH: This is because, after 9 months of intense changes, the uterus and the entire female reproductive tract take some time to return to its initial state.
It is recommended that the woman stays from 30 to 40 days without practicing sexual intercourse with penetration, because besides being painful, this practice increases the risk of uterine infection. Other practices that do not involve vaginal penetration, however, do not cause additional risks.
8. Normal childbirth alters the vaginal canal and compromises sexual relations?
MYTH: Vaginal birth does not “damage” the vaginal canal. It is an elastic structure that has full regenerative capacity after birth. Kegel exercises can help restore vaginal tone after childbirth.
9. Some positions are more suitable than others?
TRUTH: It is important to find positions where the belly is supported and not “loose”, which can be very uncomfortable for the woman.
10. It is possible to get pregnant when you are pregnant?
TRUTH: Have you ever thought of trying a double dose of pregnancy, but with different gestational ages (GA) for each baby? It is possible for a woman to become pregnant while already pregnant, which would result in bivitelline twins with distinct GIs. Although extremely rare, events like this are not impossible to happen due to a phenomenon known as superfetation.
Bonus: During pregnancy, condom use remains indispensable
TRUTH: No situation exempts the use of condoms. It is worth remembering that, besides being a contraceptive method, the condom also works as a way of preventing STIs and, although there are advances in the prevention of vertical transmission of diseases such as HIV, it is still a delicate situation that will involve even more care than pregnancy itself. S3x without a condom during pregnancy is not recommended.
Did you already know these myths and truths? Did you enjoy learning more about your pregnancy and caring for your baby without harming your sex life? Share it with your friends and let’s enjoy a lot, but carefully and in a healthy way!
(Reference – https://www.bounty.com/pregnancy-and-birth/diet-and-health-in-pregnancy/health-and-wellness/crazy-pregnancy-sex-myths-busted)
(https://www.insider.com/can-you-have-sex-while-pregnant-2018-11)
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