Sex Drive, Orgasms and Safety | Sex During Pregnancy

[@bellystrong]

0:32 - Sex drive during the 1st trimester 0:52 - Sex drive during the 2nd trimester 1:26 - What if I don't have a high sex drive? 2:13 - How much sex is safe? 2:27 - Will sex hurt the baby? 2:40 - Is it safe to orgasm? 2:54 - When is it NOT safe to have sex? 3:53 - When sex is too painful to endure 4:54 - Alternatives to sex 5:20 - Safe sexual positions 5:56 - Things to be aware of during sex 6:21 - Should I use a condom? 6:50 - Practising good hygiene

[@thetravellingsurrogate]

Just discovered your channel through a comment on Reddit and I absolutely love your tone of voice and accent! I find a lot of these kind of videos that come out the US the women can't even say vagina with a straight face. It's really refreshing to hear how professional you are and how informative this is! Thank you!

[@bellystrong]

Thank you! It's really great to hear that the content is actually helpful to other women :)

[@nette9836]

1st trimester, and I've been exactly like this: I just don't want to be touched, even just my husband hugging me without my permission drives me crazy for some reason. It is very strange.

[@Dynamatrix2000]

Husband doesn't need permission to hug you. You both own each other. That's marriage.

[@bellystrong]

I hear you! Pregnancy can come with some very strange symptoms, and I can tell you that this is super common.

[@kisseihenyonam9486]

Love your professional manner in which you present. You’re pretty. Thank you for the education

[@bellystrong]

You're very welcome!

[@kamscott4201]

Well my lady is in her first trimester. She told me she didn't wanna be touched. So I just respected it

[@bellystrong]

That's really cool to hear!

[@marysimon2621]

I need to know if you are a Licensed Physical Therapist or Certified Professional to refer my patients to.

[@omerhussainoo1]

It's great to hear all this and thanks for the tips and caution.👍

[@bellystrong]

No problem!

[@agentorange153]

Thanks for the info! So, in a low-risk pregnancy, it IS normally OK to poke the woman's cervix if she likes it, as long as it's not specifically medically contraindicated -- right?

[@bellystrong]

I probably wouldn't recommend poking the cervix too aggressively, but generally if it's a low risk pregnancy and your doctor has not told you to specifically avoid anything, some contact with the cervix may be alright.

[@agentorange153]

@@bellystrong Thanks! So how can we tell how much is too much -- is it just a matter of "if it hurts, back off", or is the limit lower than that?

[@taherabarnagarwala8246]

So is it ok to get organsms before pregnancy? Or in the starting of 1st trimester?

[@bellystrong]

If you have a low-risk pregnancy and you haven't been advised otherwise, then yes orgasms are generally okay. But double check with your overseeing health professional!

[@SuperRabeya]

What does it mean to have orgasm is ok with low risk pregnancy ,.? If there is high risk pregnancy is it not good to have orgasms ??

[@bellystrong]

It's really just based on what your doctor has recommended. For some high risk pregnancies, your doctor may tell you to avoid sex and orgasms, but not the same advice for others. It's very individual, so always best to check with your own medical professional for specific advice!

[@ashwini4990]

Hello mam .I am 20 weeks pregnant my Reports of NT scan and Anomoly scan are completely normal but when I asked the doctor about sexual activities she told that i can have intercourse but no masturbation ...here I had a doubt that if intercourse is OK why not masturbation.....and i had one miscarriage last year in first trimester..please answer

[@bellystrong]

I really can't give specific medical advice, but perhaps your doctor is just being cautious because of your history? I'd ultimately follow their advice.

[@fouzia8136]

I had orgasm without sex during 8th week of pregnancy. Is it ok ??

[@bellystrong]

With low-risk pregnancies orgasms shouldn't cause any issues at all, but it's always best to ask your overseeing doctor for specific advice.

[@mohsinali2837]

😮

[@marysimon2621]

What are your professional credentials that qualify you to develop and putvout your videos?

[@bellystrong]

Hiya, great question! All of my credentials can be found at www.bellystrong.com and in the About section on the channel page; but you are correct, I am a licensed pelvic physiotherapist.

[@jacobkemuga]

I'm eight months pregnant,can I have sex or not

[@bellystrong]

It's difficult to give you a straight answer without knowing your history. For a low-risk pregnancy it's theoretically okay to have sex throughout pregnancy, but please check with your doctor for specific advice!

[@Adorable-o3p]

I'm five months pregnant, can I have sex or not???

[@bellystrong]

Theoretically if a pregnancy is low-risk then sex should be fine, but always consult your overseeing healthcare provider for specific advice!