Expert: Gabriella - 7/13/2009

Question
I am 19 weeks pregnant, I woke up this morning with an unusual sex craving for sex. I had to have it.. My husband was too much into sleep for me to wake him up. Therefore, I performed masturbation for the first time, using a dildo. I was very excited and could not get enought of it. I used it while laying on my back, I also used it while leaning forward . Can you please tell me, if this act will cause any harm, to my featus.
please respon at your earliest convenience.
karin

Answer
Hi Karin,

There should be no harm in having sex or using a dildo up to your 8th or 9th month of pregnancy. Even then, your doctor may allow you to continue to have sex, depending on your level of comfort at that time.

Also, most women are highly sexual during their first and second trimester of pregnancy which explains the craving you had this morning. There is much more of that to come, so enjoy sex while you are still able to do it!

:)