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Reasons given by respondents for having coitus or abstaining from sex during pregnancy.
| Reasons for having sex | % |
|---|---|
| Makes labour easier/facilitates delivery | 39 |
| Improves foetal well-being | 13 |
| To satisfy sexual urge | 15 |
| Marital harmony/prevent infidelity | 26 |
| Sex is more enjoyable in pregnancy | 7 |
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| Reasons for not having sex | |
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| Feeling too ill | 12 |
| Fear of miscarriage | 14 |
| Physical awkwardness | 25 |
| Reduced libido | 32 |
| Discomfort/pain | 9 |
| Fear of membrane rupture | 4 |
| Fear of infection | 4 |
