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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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replied May 1st, 2008
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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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replied July 15th, 2009
Masturbation and sex are normal during your pregnancy. So continue away.
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