Is masturbation during pregnancy safe?

If we understand masturbation in simple words, then with the help of this activity we have to make ourselves feel pleasure and orgasm. According to a medical report available on the NCBI site, masturbation plays an important role in sexual health. There are different myths regarding it that it is not good for health, but it is considered harmful only in case of excessive consumption.

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It is believed that masturbation can be safe in low-risk pregnancies. This not only helps in reducing stress but can also help in managing libido. Still, before doing this during pregnancy, definitely consult your doctor once, because during pregnancy, gynecologists pay close attention to the health of the pregnant woman and give advice accordingly. At the same time, even if the gynecologist advises a pregnant woman to masturbate while doing it, the woman must pay attention to the cleanliness of her hands or sex toys.

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Masturbation does not cause any harm to the child. Some doctors believe that the contraction in the uterus during orgasm can provide relief to the baby in the womb, but during this time one should be careful and take care of hygiene.

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If the doctor has informed about low-risk pregnancy and allows masturbation, then the pregnant woman should keep the following things in mind -

• Clean fingers thoroughly with soap before use.
• Clean and trim fingernails thoroughly.
• Clean sex toys thoroughly before using them and do not use any chemical-containing liquid to clean them.

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Masturbation during pregnancy can provide the following benefits -

• Can help in reducing stress.
• The problem of insomnia can go away.
• You can get relief from discomfort or pain caused by pregnancy.
• To reduce stress, it can help by increasing the endorphin hormone in the body.

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In some cases, doctors may advise avoiding masturbation during pregnancy -

• The doctor has informed me about high-risk pregnancies.
• Symptoms of premature delivery or miscarriage in the first pregnancy.
• Placenta previa or incompetent cervix has been detected.
• Having problems with vaginal bleeding.
• Suspicion or problem of uterine infection.

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Yes, if there is no desire for masturbation or sex during pregnancy, then it is normal and there is no need to worry about it. During this time, partners should take care of each other, and talk to each other and if the couple wishes, they can kiss and hug each other during pregnancy.

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Of course, there is no harm in masturbation during a low-risk pregnancy, but doing it excessively can be harmful. Therefore, if you masturbate several times a day or daily during pregnancy, you should control this habit, because it can harm the reproductive organs. Along with this, follow the advice given by the gynecologist properly during pregnancy and make your pregnancy journey healthy and happy.

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