Background While sexual activity in normal, healthy pregnant women is safe, concern
regarding elements of the sexual act have led to restrictions in pregnancies experiencing …

Introduction Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is commonly believed to trigger the onset
of contractions and, therefore, labor. However, in low-risk pregnancies, there is neither …

Objective: Pregnant women consistently report fears that sexual activity could harm their
pregnancy. Little is known, however, about the degree to which women report these fears as …

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Despite sexual activity being safe for the majority of expectant couples (ie, the pregnant
individual and their partner), negative attitudes toward having sex during pregnancy are …

Objective To investigate the quantitative and qualitative measures of the complex
relationship between sexuality and the pregnant state. Methods An anonymous …

Background: Pregnancy can be in conflict with sexual function which can be affected by
physical and psychological changes during pregnancy. Therefore, comparison of the effect …

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)[1] sexual health is a complex biological
and sociological concept that requires a positive and responsible approach to sexuality and …

Improved sexual and reproductive health is a key pillar of the overall health, empowerment,
and human rights of individuals and of the sustainable and equitable development of …

Introduction: Pregnancy is a phenomenon which is associated with very important physical
and psychological changes. It plays an important role in women's sexual function, as sexual …