{"id":326,"date":"2020-03-05T07:51:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T07:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanillaisthenewkink.com\/?p=326"},"modified":"2021-12-01T02:37:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T02:37:57","slug":"is-it-ok-to-use-a-vibrator-while-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanillaisthenewkink.com\/is-it-ok-to-use-a-vibrator-while-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It OK To Use A Vibrator While Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life. But it\u2019s also one that comes with many emotions, questions, and worries. Many women notice a huge increase in their sex drives, but they can worry that indulging might hurt their baby.\u00a0Which might lead you to wonder at some point, is it safe to use a vibrator during pregnancy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

T<\/em><\/strong>his article does not consist of medical advice<\/strong>. Pregnant women are encouraged to talk to their doctor about sex and the use of sex toys in pregnancy. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most women, it\u2019s perfectly safe to use a vibrator while pregnant. Either alone, or with your partner. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some cases when it\u2019s not advisable, but most pregnant women can continue to enjoy their vibrators. Although, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you\u2019re enjoying solo time safely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Not To Use A Vibrator During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first person you should talk to about any sexual experience<\/a> during your pregnancy is your doctor, midwife, or healthcare provider. They will be able to tell you if it would be ok for you to have sex, and explain their concerns, or any measures you should take.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few conditions that can mean that you can\u2019t have sex with a partner, but you may be able to use a vibrator, or have other stimulation. If you have any doubts about what sexual contact you should be avoiding, ask your doctor. They will have a full understanding of your personal case, and the precautions you need to take.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things To Know About Using A Vibrator When Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have no medical restrictions on sex, or alone time during your pregnancy, then feel free to indulge yourself. However, there\u2019s still a few things you should keep in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You May Not Always Feel Sexual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has heard about how pregnancy affects your sex drive. This is true for many women, but it\u2019s not always true for the entire duration of the pregnancy. In early pregnancy, you can feel tired, nauseated and emotional as your body is flooded with pregnancy hormones. This probably won\u2019t make you feel overly sexy, or make you want to have sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, towards the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second trimester, hormones settle to a more normal level for most women. This is when many women feel a huge increase in their sex drives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the final trimester, as your body prepares for giving birth, you may notice that your sex drive begins to tail off again. This isn\u2019t true of every woman, and nor it\u2019s true in every pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen To Your Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Many women can use the same vibrators during pregnancy that they used before pregnancy. However, listen to your body. If you feel uncomfortable, or a vibe just isn\u2019t working for you in the same way as it was, stop using it. You may need to go back to less challenging vibrators<\/a> until you give birth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hygiene Is Extremely Important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Personal hygiene and the hygiene of your vibes is more important than ever. Unclean vibrators can cause infections. Infections can lead to other complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, if you have any vibrators made from an older jelly type rubber, you may want to replace them, or take them out of rotation until after you give birth. Bacteria can sort of sink into older materials, or jelly rubber, no matter how well you clean it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orgasms Can Induce Braxton Hicks Contractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the ways that an orgasm affects your body is that it causes uterine contractions. These are usually harmless Braxton Hicks contractions. They fade, and normally stop on their own. If they seem to continue for an unusually long time, you can call your healthcare provider for advice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning Your Vibrators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As we mentioned above, keeping your vibrators clean is extremely important at all times, but even more so when you\u2019re pregnant. It seems like something that is very straight-forward, but there are a few things that you should still keep in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your Vibrators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each vibrator will have come with cleaning instructions<\/a>, and it is really important that you follow those instructions. You need to know what your vibrator is made of, so you can clean it appropriately. Cleaning your vibe using the wrong product, or soap can damage your vibrator.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general guideline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n