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Q: Sex and masturbation during pregnancy
asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 26th, 2008
I m just pregnant for 5 weeks.i have done IUI on 8th of aprill & since then i am not havening sex. I am just trying to be extra cautious.But sometime it really tough to control,Is that ok to do masturbation during early pregnancy.Masterbation - i mean only fingering into the clitoris,not putting finger or anything inside.I am shy to ask this to my doctor,please suggest me ehat can i do


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Dr. Peter Hill , MD
replied on May 1st, 2008
Fitness, Health and Nutrition Answer A4016
You can masturbate and even have sex up to 8th month of pregnancy. Sex and masturbation are not recommended during the last 4 weeks of pregnancy.




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Dr. Peter Hill , MD
replied on July 15th, 2009
Masturbation and sex are normal during your pregnancy. So continue away.


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