‘Hey, have you ever wondered if it’s safe for pregnant women to masturbate? Well, it’s a question I hadn’t thought of until recently, when my own pregnancy made me curious about the matter.
At first, I was a bit reluctant to ask my doctor, since I didn’t want them to think I was a ‘weirdo’ or anything. But after a while, I decided to screw it and just ask the question. To my surprise, they were very understanding and informed me that it is absolutely okay (but not necessary!) for a pregnant woman to masturbate.
According to the World Health Organization, masturbation not only helps to reduce stress and improve sleep, but there’s also some evidence that it can reduce the risk of pre-term labor and sex toys even enhance fertility. Plus, it’s a natural form of sexual expression – and some would say it’s even healthy!
My doctor went on to explain that it’s perfectly natural and normal for pregnant women to masturbate and that their partners are more than welcome to join in. Of course, as with anything, you should always check with your doctor before engaging in sexual activities of any kind during pregnancy.
But once I got the go-ahead from my doctor, I felt more comfortable in exploring this area of my own sexuality, both alone and with my partner. It can be a great way to relieve stress, increase pleasure and even deepen intimacy.
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of masturbation during pregnancy – and that’s totally fine. But for those who are curious or open to it, I encourage you to have a conversation with your doctor and explore the possibilities. After all, it’s vital for pregnant women to feel empowered to express themselves sexually and we shouldn’t be ashamed to do so!
I get that for a lot of people the issue of masturbating during pregnancy doesn’t even come up. But for those of us who are curious and want to explore it, I think it’s important to remember that it’s completely safe and can be a really enjoyable and positive experience. It’s been a really powerful and liberating experience for me personally – and I think that’s a really important thing to remember!
After my doctor gave me the okay to explore sexual pleasure during pregnancy, I was excited to start learning about the different types of masturbation available to pregnant women. I was surprised to learn that there are lots of different ways to achieve sexual pleasure while keeping the pregnant body safe and comfortable. From using sex toys to different positions, there are a variety of ways to get the most out of your experience and I am really looking forward to exploring them all!
I was also surprised to learn that for some pregnant women, the physical sensations and hormonal shifts that occur during pregnancy can actually heighten their experience of sexual pleasure. This has been true for me as well – and while I definitely feel more delicate and tender during this time, the pleasure I’ve experienced in my body has felt even more remarkable than before.
Finally, I think it’s important to remember that, while it’s okay to explore sexual pleasure while pregnant, it’s also okay to opt out if it doesn’t feel right for you. Everyone’s experience is different – and you should trust your own intuition about what’s best. For me, masturbation during pregnancy has been a really wonderful experience – but that doesn’t mean it will be the same for everyone!
Overall, I’d say that if you’re curious about exploring sexual pleasure while pregnant, I’d definitely recommend speaking to your doctor to make sure it’s safe. And then, if they give you the okay, take the time to become aware of your body and explore the options that are available to you – who knows what wonderful experiences you might discover!’