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At the British Clinic, sexual health care is provided with total respect and professionalism. The subject can be discussed, explained, practical steps can be taken towards alleviating any problem. It is known that sexual behavior and response require a rather intricate combination of psychological, physical and environmental factors to be in total balance.

To that effect, STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection), Sexual Problems and Dysfunctions for both women and men are dealt with. Female sexual enhancement to maximize sexual pleasure as well as counseling and relaxation sessions are provided. Complete office and surgical beautification is offered including hymenoplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, laser vaginal tightening, vulvo-vaginal bleaching to regain the sensual pleasurable sexual feelings all done in a complete confidence.

SEX DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

Pregnant women and their partners often wonder if it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy. Will it result in miscarriage? Will it harm the unborn baby? Are there sex positions to avoid? Here’s the information you’ve been looking for.

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Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

Sex is a natural, normal part of pregnancy — if you’re having a normal pregnancy. Penetration and intercourse’s movement won’t harm the baby, who is protected by your abdomen and the uterus’ muscular walls. Your baby is also cushioned by the amniotic sac’s fluid.

The contractions of orgasm aren’t the same as labor contractions. Still, as a general safety precaution, some doctors advise avoiding sex in the final weeks of pregnancy, believing that hormones in semen called prostaglandins can stimulate contractions. One exception may be for women who are overdue and want to induce labor. Some doctors believe that prostaglandins in semen actually induce labor in a full-term or past-due pregnancy, since the gel used to “ripen” the cervix and induce labor also contains prostaglandins. But other doctors believe this semen/labor connection is only theoretical and that having sex doesn’t trigger labor.

Sex During Pregnancy: Guidelines and Considerations

As for orgasm, those contractions aren’t the same as labor contractions. So there’s no problem there.

When Not to Have Sex During Pregnancy

Your doctor may advise you not to have sex if you have any of the following types of high-risk pregnancy:

You’re at risk for miscarriage or history of past miscarriages
You’re at risk for preterm labor (contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy)
You’re having vaginal bleeding, discharge, or cramping without a known cause
Your amniotic sac is leaking fluid or has ruptured membranes
Your cervix has opened too early in pregnancy
Your placenta is too low in the uterus (placenta previa)
You’re expecting twins, triplets, or other “multiples”

Keep in mind, if your doctor says “no sex,” that may include anything that involves orgasm or sexual arousal, not just intercourse.

Pregnancy Sex:

Every woman’s experiences during pregnancy are different — including how she feels about sex.
For some, desire fades during pregnancy. Other women feel more deeply connected to their sexuality and more aroused when they’re pregnant.
During pregnancy, it’s normal for sexual desire to come and go as your body changes. You may feel self-conscious as your belly grows. Or you may feel sexier with larger, fuller breasts.
Tell your partner what you’re feeling and what works. You may need to play with positions, especially later in pregnancy, to find one that’s both comfortable and stimulating for you.
Avoid lying flat on your back in the “missionary position” for sex after the fourth month of pregnancy. That way, you can avoid the weight of the growing baby constricting major blood vessels.
Another way to make sex more comfortable is to try lying sideways together. Or you might try positioning yourself upright or sitting on top.
As always, if you’re not absolutely sure about your partner’s sexual history, use condoms. Pregnancy doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections — such as HIV, herpes, genital warts, or chlamydia — and those infections can affect your baby.

The first six weeks after delivery are called the postpartum period. Sex during this time may be the last thing on your mind. Reasons your desire for sex may decrease are:

Healing from an episiotomy (incision during vaginal delivery)
Healing from abdominal incisions after cesarean birth
Normal postpartum bleeding, common for four to six weeks after birth
Fatigue after pregnancy and the birthing process
Demands of your newborn (increased if you had twins or triplets)
Changing hormone levels
Sore breasts from breastfeeding
Emotional issues, such as postpartum blues, anxiety over parenting, or relationship issues with the father

Intercourse is generally safe after any incisions have fully healed and you feel the delicate tissues of your vagina have healed. This healing usually takes several weeks. You can ask your doctor what she recommends. Most doctors will say wait at least 6 weeks after delivery before intercourse. Equally important is feeling emotionally ready, physically comfortable, and relaxed.

For both you and your partner, patience is a virtue. Given the realities and stresses of early parenthood, it can take up to a year for a couple’s normal sex life to return in full bloom.

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