Is it safe to use a vibrator during pregnancy?

Sex and pregnancy

Unfortunately there are no formal studies of the use of a vibrator use during pregnancy. It is, however, safe to have sexual intercourse and orgasm during pregnancy as long as you aren't at risk for premature labor. If your doctor has given you the green light for sexual intercourse, then it's generally accepted that you also have the OK to use a vibrator.

The important thing to remember is that vibrators do everything a penis does. They penetrate, stimulate and can potentially create an orgasm. The exception to the vibrator/penis comparison is that a vibrator vibrates, while a penis does not. In and of itself, vibrations are not harmful during pregnancy. In the context of sexual activity during pregnancy, the vibrations that come from a vibrator are extremely mild and do not effect the baby or the mother in any negative way. There are many activities, such as exercise, which put much more stress on the body. Exercising during pregnancy, barring any existing health conditions or concerns, is generally OK and even recommended by Doctors. So, if your Doctor tells you that it's safe to exercise and have sexual intercourse during pregnancy, then you can assume that using a vibrator is also safe.

Having an orgasm during pregnancy

Whether or not it is safe for a woman to have an orgasm during pregnancy is perhaps the most important issue to address. For most normal, healthy pregnant woman orgasm is a good tension reliever and may be easier to achieve because of the increased blood flow to the perineum. There is a slight chance that an orgasm could induce premature labor for woman with a history of premature labor, a history of infections during pregnancy, early cervical changes and/or frequent uterine contractions. Most women visit their doctor frequently during pregnancy, and these risk factors should be discussed. Your Doctor can tell you if you are at risk for premature labor, and can advise you whether or not sexual activity is safe for you.

It's also worth mentioning that due to hormone changes during pregnancy, many women experience a lack of lubrication. Fortunately, there are several sexual lubricants that alleviate this condition. All commercially available sexual lubricants are safe for use during pregnancy.