Thanks to increased hormones during pregnancy, the sensitivity of sex organs and your sex drive can improve dramatically – even without having to be stimulated first. One way to satisfy sex drive in addition to having sex with a partner is masturbation. Masturbation is a natural and healthy act. The question is, is it safe to masturbate while pregnant? And what are the benefits?
Masturbation Can Reduce Your Stress
Masturbation is known to relieve stress – including stress from a thousand and one problems that you face during pregnancy and also pregnancy itself. Masturbation can increase endorphin production. Endorphins are hormones that can cause comfort and happiness in you.
Physical enjoyment achieved through masturbation may also be a relief for some women who are struggling with so many issues surrounding pregnancy, such as morning sickness, low back pain, and swelling of the legs. And with a comfortable physical and psychological condition, you are also in the best condition to be able to sleep well.
Masturbation Can Improve Your Sleep
Sleeping deprivation will be an issue for you. Headache, nausea, and inconvenient feelings of having your stomach grow bigger and bigger every day will disturb your sleep. If you masturbate and reach orgasm, your body will release dopamine, which in turn will help you to relax and sleep better.
Masturbation as a Safe Alternative to Conventional Intercourse
Masturbation during pregnancy can also be an alternative sexual activity when your stomach is getting bigger, which makes penetration sex with your partner can be risky. In fact, masturbation is known to be able to provide sexual pleasure that is more satisfying than the usual intercourse.
Your stomach will limit your movement once your pregnancy passes the sixth month. And your choice of sex positions will also be limited as having your man on top is no longer possible.
Learn the Risks
The terms and conditions can be very different from one woman to another, so if the doctor recommends that you not engage in any sexual activity, ask for more details. This is because sexual activity can include sexual penetration or just orgasm, or it can be both. If your doctor advises you to abstain from sex, also ask if this includes masturbation during pregnancy.
If you are at high risk for premature delivery, having placenta previa or a weak uterus, orgasm can increase your chances of giving birth early. Most of the reasons are when orgasm, a woman’s body releases the hormone oxytocin into the bloodstream. Oxytocin is also known to be similar to the content contained in the drug that triggers labor. The same drug is also used to help shrink the uterus to its original size after giving birth.…
