事實與謬誤
Facts and fallacies

性愛與懷孕通常被視為彼此的禁忌── 諷刺的是，懷孕的原因卻因為性行為。無論如何，我們都沒有理由將懷孕視為性生活的終結。以下是一些普遍的迷思。
Sex and pregnancy is often seen as a taboo subject – somewhat ironically given how pregnancy generally happens. However, there's no reason pregnancy need mean the end of your sex life. Here are some of the most common myths.

 

  1. 你懷孕的時候不能有性行為：除非你有健康問題導致不能有性行為，否則你仍然可以與伴侶發生性行為，直至產子。不過，如果你有任何出血情況，你必須予醫生或助產士作檢查。另外，如果你有某些身體上的問題令你於懷孕時性交存在風險，例如宮頸較為脆弱，那麼，在造成遺憾之前，一定得安全一點。
    You can't have sex during pregnancy:     Unless you have any health issues to contend with, you can have sex right up until the moment that your waters break (assuming you want to). However, do check with your doctor or midwife if you've had any bleeding, or if there are any physical conditions that might make it risky, such as a weak cervix. Better to be safe than sorry.
     
  2. 懷孕的時候性交會傷害嬰兒：在懷孕的正常情況下，性行為是不會對嬰兒造成傷害，即是傳統男上女下的「傳教士」體位。女性子宮的肌肉及羊膜有保護胚胎的能力。其實，在懷孕時進行某幾種特定的體位可以感覺到更舒適，而且，當性行為中急促的心跳及高潮過後，有機會令腹中嬰兒活動更多。如果你有出血情況，無論你有性病毒感染，或是藥物導致，請先諮詢你的醫生。
    Having sex while pregnant can harm the baby:     In a normal pregnancy, having sex will do no harm at all, even in missionary position. The mucus plug over your cervix teamed with your womb's muscles and the amniotic sac all serve to keep your baby safe. However, certain positions may feel more comfortable, and there's a chance that your racing heartbeat after orgasm might make the baby move around more than usual. If you suffer from bleeding, either of you has a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or you have any medical cause for concern, do check with your doctor first.
     
  3. 在懷孕時性交會感到痛楚：假設你是健康地懷孕，在懷孕時性行為是不會受到傷害的。你可能經歷過高潮後，發生抽筋，或者進行某些體位時感到不適。這些情況，可以選擇一些由女性控制性交強度及深入程度的體位，例如女上男下；又或避免深入陰道的體位方式，例如背進式。
    Sex during pregnancy is painful:     Assuming your pregnancy is healthy, sex during pregnancy shouldn't hurt. You may experience cramps after orgasm, or find certain positions uncomfortable. However, opting for positions that allow the woman to control the depth of penetration such as woman on top can help, as can avoiding deep penetration positions such as doggie style.
     
  4. 懷孕會令你沒有性慾：嬰兒的變化、荷爾蒙的改變及孕吐都可以令人不安，這樣都可能令你減少性慾，當然這情況不一定發生。你應該尋找你生活中最適合的性生活，有些女性會在懷孕時性慾高漲，發現她們的身體更為敏感；有些人則發現身體變得比以前不敏感；有些人則覺得身體經常轉變。傾聽你的身體，不要使自己太大壓力，做一些令你感到舒適的事。如果你沒有性慾，你可以運用手及口取悅你的伴侶，維持你倆親密的感情──但不要忘記為對方自慰只是一個選擇。
    Being pregnant turns you off sex:     Insecurity about your changing body, changing hormones or morning sickness (which doesn't just happen in the morning despite its name) may make you feel less inclined to have sex but that's by no means guaranteed. You could find yourself having the best sex of your life. Some women become hyper-aroused during pregnancy. Some find their body gets more sensitive, others find it becomes less sensitive and some find it changes over time. Listen to your body, don't put yourself under pressure and do what feels right. If you go off sex, you can pleasure your partner with yourhandsormouthinstead to help keep the intimate connection between you – and don't forget masturbation is an option for both of you too.

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There's no reason pregnancy need mean the end of your sex life.