MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Motoring
  • Video
MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Motoring
  • Video
Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic
Watch 0:10

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic

{headline}

{headline}

Men Might Soon Be Able To Get Pregnant, Say Experts

Men Might Soon Be Able To Get Pregnant, Say Experts

How to Have Great Sex When She’s Pregnant

How to Have Great Sex When She’s Pregnant

You Won't Believe The Type Of Porn Women Are Watching

You Won't Believe The Type Of Porn Women Are Watching

I Tried a Blowjob Machine with Artificial Intelligence, And Now My Hands Have No Purpose

I Tried a Blowjob Machine with Artificial Intelligence, And Now My Hands Have No Purpose

{headline}

{headline}

Turns Out Your Dentist Can Tell If You've Given A Blow Job Before

Turns Out Your Dentist Can Tell If You've Given A Blow Job Before

52 Sex Questions To Find Out Exactly What Your Partner Likes In Bed

52 Sex Questions To Find Out Exactly What Your Partner Likes In Bed

Women Are Sharing What An Orgasm Really Feels Like

Women Are Sharing What An Orgasm Really Feels Like

{headline}

{headline}

Women Are Sharing Why Their Dildos Are Bigger Than Their Partner's Junk

Women Are Sharing Why Their Dildos Are Bigger Than Their Partner's Junk

8 Sex Games To Make Isolation Go A Whole Lot Quicker

8 Sex Games To Make Isolation Go A Whole Lot Quicker

"I'm A 23-Year-Old Virgin. What Do I Tell My Gf?"

"I'm A 23-Year-Old Virgin. What Do I Tell My Gf?"

The ‘Wheel of Foreplay’ Is the Ultimate Sexual Quarantine Game

The ‘Wheel of Foreplay’ Is the Ultimate Sexual Quarantine Game

"Having Sex With Other People Made Me And My Partner Stronger"

"Having Sex With Other People Made Me And My Partner Stronger"

3 Positions That Prove Clothes Make Sex Hotter

3 Positions That Prove Clothes Make Sex Hotter

How To Save Your Sex Life During Isolation

How To Save Your Sex Life During Isolation

  1. Home
  2. Pregnancy Sex

Can You Have Sex While She's Pregnant?

And does it depend on how many months in? - by Alex Pierotti
  • 18 Jan 2019
Can You Have Sex While She's Pregnant?
Getty Images

You've finally got something cooking in the oven, but does that mean you have to give up sex for 9 months? We checked in with an expert.

According to Fitbit ambassador Natasha Andreadis, absolutely, "most women who are having a normal pregnancy may continue to have sex right up until their water breaks or they go into labour."

The gynaecologist and fertility specialist, who takes on a more hollistic and integrative approach to health, says if you want to get down and dirty, there's no need to shy away. 

RELATED: You Won't Believe The Type Of Porn Women Are Watching

"Experiment with different positions to find which is more comfortable (for her). It’s important to realise that your baby is protected and that sex during pregnancy does not hurt the baby." says Andreadis. "Use a vagina/ body friendly lubricant (parabens and glycerin free) to minimise chemical exposure to both her and your baby." 

Research published in the Health Science Journal backs up Andreadis' words. Findings concluded that, "from a purely medical point of view, there is no data to support the opinion that sexual intercourse should not take place at any time except when explicitly discouraged by a medical professional."

And, even as your partner's tummy expands, there's no need to cease sexual intercourse unless her water breaks or she goes into labour. 

RELATED: How To Have Great Sex When She's Pregnant

"If sex hurts, stop. If you experience some abnormal bleeding or leakage of fluid, stop and see your local GP, midwife or obstetrician, " continues Andreadis who has recently been working closely with Fitbit for the launch of their new female health tracking features.

Pregnancy Sex
Getty Images

If you're looking to find the right sex position, Andreadis has 3 suggestions:

  • Avoid having her on her back, such as missionary position.
  • Lying on her left side will best maximise blood flow to the baby.
  • During second and third trimester, spoon style or side by side sex is great for an emotional connection, otherwise from behind.

And if you're worried that the baby might get hurt, you can rest easy. "The amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus protect the baby, and the thick mucus plug that seals the cervix helps guard against infection," says Andreadis. 

RELATED: 7 Signs Your Semen Is Healthy and Strong

While sex is safe, there may be signs you should stop. If she experiences unexplained bleeding, typically caused by placenta previa or low-lying placenta, dilated cervix, vaginal discharge or abdominal pain. 

Just remember to be aware of her comfort levels to avoid any pain and irritation. 

  • Sex
  • Pregnancy Sex
  • Sex Positions
  • Relationship Advice
  • Fatherhood
Alex Pierotti
Alex Pierotti
Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic
Watch 0:10

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic

{headline}

{headline}

Men Might Soon Be Able To Get Pregnant, Say Experts

Men Might Soon Be Able To Get Pregnant, Say Experts

How to Have Great Sex When She’s Pregnant

How to Have Great Sex When She’s Pregnant

You Won't Believe The Type Of Porn Women Are Watching

You Won't Believe The Type Of Porn Women Are Watching

I Tried a Blowjob Machine with Artificial Intelligence, And Now My Hands Have No Purpose

I Tried a Blowjob Machine with Artificial Intelligence, And Now My Hands Have No Purpose

{headline}

{headline}

Turns Out Your Dentist Can Tell If You've Given A Blow Job Before

Turns Out Your Dentist Can Tell If You've Given A Blow Job Before

52 Sex Questions To Find Out Exactly What Your Partner Likes In Bed

52 Sex Questions To Find Out Exactly What Your Partner Likes In Bed

Women Are Sharing What An Orgasm Really Feels Like

Women Are Sharing What An Orgasm Really Feels Like

{headline}

{headline}

Women Are Sharing Why Their Dildos Are Bigger Than Their Partner's Junk

Women Are Sharing Why Their Dildos Are Bigger Than Their Partner's Junk

8 Sex Games To Make Isolation Go A Whole Lot Quicker

8 Sex Games To Make Isolation Go A Whole Lot Quicker

"I'm A 23-Year-Old Virgin. What Do I Tell My Gf?"

"I'm A 23-Year-Old Virgin. What Do I Tell My Gf?"

The ‘Wheel of Foreplay’ Is the Ultimate Sexual Quarantine Game

The ‘Wheel of Foreplay’ Is the Ultimate Sexual Quarantine Game

"Having Sex With Other People Made Me And My Partner Stronger"

"Having Sex With Other People Made Me And My Partner Stronger"

3 Positions That Prove Clothes Make Sex Hotter

3 Positions That Prove Clothes Make Sex Hotter

How To Save Your Sex Life During Isolation

How To Save Your Sex Life During Isolation

MensHealth
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Chris Hemsworth Hugo Boss
  • Terms
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Chris Hemsworth Hugo Boss
  • Terms
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Women's Health

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Men's Health

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now