Anal Sex With a Baby on the Way: Is it Safe?

on August 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM

anal sex while pregnant safe I had always heard that oral sex was a no-no during pregnancy, but Cafe MicheleZ has given us the real lowdown on that. What about anal sex—is it safe?

Most experts say yes, it's okay to do it as long as you're comfortable. Anal sex does no direct harm your baby, but there are two things you should keep in mind.

1. Hemorrhoids. Many expecting moms suffer from these during pregnancy, and if you're bleeding or in pain already, you might want to skip back door sex.

2. Health. Anal sex increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, so always use a condom. Also, bacteria from the rectum can cause infections if it somehow gets into your vagina—and that can put both you and your baby at risk. Have your partner thoroughly clean himself and put on a clean condom if you plan to have front door sex too.

Other than that, have fun if that's your thing—just keep things slow and use a lubricant.

Are you worried about anal sex during pregnancy?

About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

Filed Under: is it safe, sex & relationships

Comments (16)

MinstrelMommy

on Aug 20, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Better use a condom -

In the large intestine (and within proximity of it) is ecoli. It's supposed to be there. But it's not supposed to be in the ureter - man's or womans. ecoli will cause a UTI if it gets in his ureter. Have him protect himself from a UTI by using a condom.

Well....er, have fun.

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RanaAurora

on Aug 20, 2009 at 2:06 PM

It's no more risky during pregnancy than any other time, other than, like you said, the increased chance of hemerroids. But that goes along with "If it's painful, don't do it."

As MinstrelMommy said, it's actually wise to use a condom to protect the man's body.

Cafe MicheleZ

on Aug 20, 2009 at 2:19 PM

I'm worried about anal sex during pregnancy, after pregnancy, and was worried about it before pregnancy. LOL

damira

on Aug 20, 2009 at 10:43 PM

lol @ cafemichelez

on Aug 20, 2009 at 11:08 PM

Haha!

1smartcookie

on Aug 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Oral is a no-no???

on Aug 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Oral is fine as long as your husband doesn't blow into your vagina.

karmamocha

on Aug 22, 2009 at 12:02 AM

hello my name is Nicole and i have a business that deals alot with sex and sex toys i would like to also say i am a 41 year old mother of 5 so prego is not new to me and i would say anal sex would not be good for any woman to do when they are prego as as mentioned before me the chance of infection is extremely high for all three them man the woman and the baby and there could be a slip and then the germs go to the wrong spot both could get bladder and or uti infections yes anal sex can be fun but try a toy it is safer everyone during prego times