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Can we have sex during pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I got married before four months and now, my wife is pregnant. She has CRL of 6 weeks. Can you please suggest whether we can continue to have sex? If so, then till what time we can have? Can it be unprotected or protected?
Answered by Dr. Purushottam Sah

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Purushottam Sah is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy care, and the management of gynecological disorders. His expertise spans antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, and advanced gynecological surgeries. He is proficient in both preventive and curative aspects of women’s health, ensuring safe deliveries, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he is committed to supporting women at every stage of life, promoting wellness, and improving overall quality of care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your problem.

  • You can do non-penetrative sex until 13 weeks and after that you can do gentle penetrative sex till 36 weeks.
  • But, if she has pain, bleeding or water leak, then sex should be avoided. It can be unprotected and should maintain hygiene.

For further doubts consult a sexologist online.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

We had penetrative sex before the day confirming the pregnancy. After the scan, they said that the baby is good. They have not asked anything about our previous sexual relationship. However, they told us to stay away for 15 days from sexual act and consult again. Do I need to take care of anything?

Answered by Dr. Purushottam Sah

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Purushottam Sah is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy care, and the management of gynecological disorders. His expertise spans antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, and advanced gynecological surgeries. He is proficient in both preventive and curative aspects of women’s health, ensuring safe deliveries, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he is committed to supporting women at every stage of life, promoting wellness, and improving overall quality of care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • You do not have to do anything for sex, which is already done. Please follow the advice of your treating doctor.

For further information consult a sexologist online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 24, 2016
Reviewed At April 13, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Purushottam Sah is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy care, and the management of gynecological disorders. His expertise spans antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, and advanced gynecological surgeries. He is proficient in both preventive and curative aspects of women’s health, ensuring safe deliveries, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he is committed to supporting women at every stage of life, promoting wellness, and improving overall quality of care.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Purushottam Sah is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy care, and the management of gynecological disorders. His expertise spans antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, and advanced gynecological surgeries. He is proficient in both preventive and curative aspects of women’s health, ensuring safe deliveries, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he is committed to supporting women at every stage of life, promoting wellness, and improving overall quality of care.

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