Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

Yes, you can have sex as often as you like during pregnancy, as long as it’s proceeding normally and you don’t have any medical reason for preventing intimate contact.

If you’re worried about harming your baby, don’t! He’s well protected by the amniotic sac, the strong muscles of your uterus and the mucus plug that seals your cervix, which is there to keep him away from infections.

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