Is Anal Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Anal Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

27 Jul 2022 | 4 min Read

Sayani Basu

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Anal sex during pregnancy is a completely personal decision. Some expecting women like anal stimulation during pregnancy more as they believe that the increased blood flow increases the sensation of nerves. 

However, few women do not prefer anal sex during pregnancy as they might be concerned about their baby’s health and wonder if having anal sex will induce labour.

As your pregnancy progresses, there are times when the doctors do not recommend vaginal sex. You might consider anal sex as an alternative after consulting the doctor. But is it safe during pregnancy? If yes, are there any precautions that should be kept in mind? Read on to know more.

Is Anal Sex Safe When Pregnant?

Anal sex during pregnancy is safe. However, certain precautions should be kept in mind. You should apply a sufficient amount of lubricant and ask your partner to be gentle.

If you experience any pain or discomfort, it is advisable to stop making love immediately.

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If you want to switch from anal to vaginal sex, it is advisable to change the condom to prevent the transmission of bacteria. | Image Source: pexels

4 Precautions To Keep In Mind While Having Anal Sex During Pregnancy

Here are some precautions that should be kept in mind while having anal sex during pregnancy:

  1. Ensure that you and your partner are comfortable in trying this method, and should not be struggling from any physical discomfort during the process.
  2. If you want to switch from anal to vaginal sex, it is advisable to wash the genitalia or change the condom to prevent the transmission of certain dangerous bacteria in certain cases.
  3. As the skin of the anus and rectum is thin, prone to tears, and not well lubricated, using a water-based lubricant might also be a good idea to protect these delicate regions from tissue damage.
  4. Your partner has to be extra gentle and should stop even if you feel the slightest discomfort.

5 Risks of Anal Sex During Pregnancy

  1. Anal sex during pregnancy might cause unnecessary aggravation of haemorrhoids and fissures.
  2. If you are suffering from piles, it can cause heavy bleeding that might impact the smooth progress of your pregnancy.
  3. Being too rash while having anal sex during pregnancy can cause tears in the rectum or anal region. This can be highly uncomfortable and affect your overall health during your pregnancy.
  4. There are several bacteria present in the anus that can be transmitted to the vagina if your partner has switched from anal sex to vaginal sex without changing the condom. It can also cause vaginitis and is a cause of concern.
  5. Anal sex might also trigger strong contractions in the uterine area and the doctor should be called right away.
Try to avoid anal sex if there are any discomforts during pregnancy. | Image Source: pexels

3 Conditions Under Which Anal Sex Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy

Anal sex during pregnancy should be avoided under some conditions. Some of these conditions include:

  1. Constipation in pregnancy is a common complaint. If you are constipated, anal sex can worsen the condition.
  2. Try to avoid anal sex if you have haemorrhoids (also called piles), and swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum as it can make the experience more painful and uncomfortable.
  3. It is advisable to avoid anal sex during pregnancy if you’ve been diagnosed with placenta previa (where the placenta covers all or part of your cervix). Anal sex at this time might cause trauma to the placenta.

If there are no specific medical complications or discomforts during this crucial phase, anal sex shouldn’t be an issue. However, we all know that pregnancy is not the right time to try new things for the first time.

Therefore, if you have not tried anal sex earlier, it is not recommended to try it during pregnancy.

DISCLAIMER: We have taken steps to check the accuracy of the information & practices shared above; however, it is not a replacement for a doctor’s opinion. Please check with either your doctor, or an expert, before trying any suggestion, practice, or medication mentioned here.

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