Myths and Facts About Pregnancy
Myth! Speak with your doctor about having sex during pregnancy. It’s allowed for most healthy pregnancies, but Baylor College of Medicine notes that conditions such as placenta previa, preterm labor or rupture of the membranes could prevent safe intercourse. The Mayo Clinic advises against anal sex for fear of transferring germs to the vagina. If your partner may have an STD, continue to use prevention like condoms.
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July 25, 2014