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hi all
all i need 2 know is it ok 2 u sex toys when preg?coz my mate said no u cant use them

 

Posted on 11/07/2008 19:27:13

hiya,

Many pregnant women make the decision to continue having a sex life after they have become pregnant. In many cases, this is considered a perfectly natural and healthy thing for a pregnant woman to do. What about using sex toys while you are pregnant? Is it safe? Can it cause any birth defects or other problems? Here, we will take a much closer look at whether or not it is safe to use sex toys during pregnancy.

Are Sex Toys Safe to Use During Pregnancy? - Doctor's Approval

We are constantly hearing that it is not unsafe to have sex during pregnancy. However, this is not always the case. There are some circumstances in which it is important for you to make sure that you refrain from having any type of sexual penetration during your pregnancy. One such circumstance is if you are at risk of having a premature labor, as having an orgasm can cause you to have contractions. Before making the decision to have any type of sexual contact during pregnancy, which also includes using sex toys, the best thing that you can do is talk to your doctor about it. Don't automatically assume that it is safe for you to have sexual contact, but if your doctor says you are able to, you should keep in mind that it will also be okay for you to use sex toys during pregnancy.

Are Sex Toys Safe to Use During Pregnancy? - Amount of Pressure

One of the most important things that needs to be taken into consideration is how much pressure you will be using when you decide to have fun with a sex toy. It is important to keep in mind that a sex toy will typically provide much more pressure than the flesh of a human will. If you should make the decision to go ahead and use a sex toy during your pregnancy, the best thing that you can do is apply a very minimal amount of pressure. It is important to make sure that you are not being forceful with a sex toy while you are pregnant.

Posted on 12/07/2008 16:55:34

Well the warning labels have never said do not use if pregnant - and I haven't read anything anywhere in books, websites saying that sex toys are dangerous (youc an just imagine if it was dangerous, it will be well published) and if sex is fine than why not? I continued using mine anyway.

If anyhting was to happen, like miscarriage etc it would be coincidental, birth defects are caused by chromosomal abnormalities and disruption is cell divisions. I guess maybe you could bleed a little like with sex and cervical erosision and I guess the orgasims could trigger labour at later stages?

xx

Posted on 16/07/2008 12:59:42

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