ArticleThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research2025
Sexuality and pregnancy: Beliefs and dysfunctions in pregnant women.
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- Relationship Between Sexual Attitude and Sexual Function Among Iranian Women and Men During Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Sexual experiences of women during and after pregnancy: a survey-based study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Maternal sexuality in high- and low-risk pregnancies: a cross-sectional comparison.International journal of impotence research · 2026Article
- Women's outcome instrument for maternal health care (WOICE) of Iranian pregnant women after 35: A cross-sectional study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Genital self-image as a correlate of sexual function in pregnancy: multivariable cross-sectional findings.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- Assessment and Establishment of Determinants of Sexual Activity in Pregnancy in Primigravidae and Multigravidae.Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India · 2025Article
- Sexuality and pregnancy: Beliefs and dysfunctions in pregnant women.The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimsPregnancy brings out significant physiological, psychological, and sexual changes that may lead to sexual dysfunction. Our study aimed to explore common beliefs about sexuality during pregnancy among pregnant women and to assess sexual dysfunction in this population.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study between March and August 2022, involving pregnant women regardless of their pregnancy term. A self-administered questionnaire was digitized using Google Forms®, and the Female Sexual Function Index was used to identify the presence of sexual dysfunction.
resultsA total of 34 women with a mean age of 31.56 ± 3.25 years participated in our study. Among the participating women, 29.5% had questions about sexuality during pregnancy, 26.5% sought information from caregivers, and 41.2% received spontaneous information from their doctors. Regarding common beliefs, some pregnant women thought that sexual intercourse could harm the fetus (20.6%) or their own health (17.6%). Sexual dysfunction was found in 70.6%, and no significant associations were found between the presence of sexual dysfunction and the sociodemographic or clinical data related to ongoing pregnancy.
conclusionsThe prevalence of female sexual dysfunction during pregnancy is quite high. Providing accurate information and advice from trained professionals can dispel misconceptions, demystify beliefs about sexuality, and improve the sexual performance of couples during pregnancy.
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