With so many rules and opinions surrounding what you should and should not do during pregnancy, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to be using a vibrator when you’re expecting. The short answer is yes, it’s safe and also beneficial.
The design of the female body ensures that your developing baby is safely protected within the amniotic sac. The mucus plug also helps to guard the cervix against infection, although you may want to ensure that your toys are kept clean and sterile by using an appropriate toy cleaning product for extra precaution.
Stimulating orgasms during your pregnancy can also be beneficial for a number of reasons. Orgasms cause contractions in the pelvic floor muscles, which strengthens them in preparation for labour. Stronger pelvic floor muscles can help to improve bladder control, ease labour pain and reduce recovery time after birth. Having an orgasm also triggers the chemical release of feel-good hormones such as Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine and other endorphins. These chemical influxes are known for boosting the immune system, increasing tolerance for pain, reducing stress and improving mood.
Therefore, unless your practitioner has specifically advised against any sexual activity due to a complicated pregnancy, there’s every reason to include your vibrator in your healthy pregnancy journey.
Yes! The current research suggests that kegel exercises, when used regularly and correctly, are effective at strengthening pelvic floor muscles, which in turn improves vaginal elasticity, urinary continence, orgasm strength and childbirth recovery.
