If you're having a normal pregnancy, sex is considered safe during all stages of the pregnancy. Risk factors that make sex during pregnancy unsafe include:

* a history or threat of miscarriage or pre-term labor
* unexplained vaginal bleeding, discharge, or cramping
* leakage of amniotic fluid
* placenta previa
* weak cervix
* multiple fetuses

Your baby is protected by the amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus. There's also a thick mucus plug that seals the cervix and helps guard against infection. A fist or a penis should not come into contact with the fetus during sex.


Why and how does fisting work for you?

well I haven't tried it yet but it's something my husband and I would really like to try this is my second pregnancy and this time around I just can't get enough sex.

As long as you haven't experienced pre-term labor or effacement/dilation, it should be fine. Listen to your body's cues if it hurts or if you begin spotting or bleeding. You can also ask your OB if you'd like a more professional opinion.

I would just stick to normal sex while you are preggo, esp if you've never tried it before. Maybe leave the fisting until after you give birth, just to be on the safe side?

One precaution you might want to take is to avoid repeatedly forcing the fist in and out of the vagina, as this may force air from the vaginal cavity to enter the cervix and cause an air embolism, which is potentially fatal to the female. Although this is very rare, it is something to be cautious about when fisting during pregnancy.

I would say just hold off...if you're 30 wks pregnant, you're almost done. You'll want to wait a few weeks after because you'll be sore, but it's ALWAYS better safe than sorry