Sexual Life After Birth

Just like the changes in all areas, sexual life, which is one of the important parts of the marriage relationship, also changes after having a baby.

Why does a woman stay away from sex after birth?

Many problems may occur during the process of adjusting to life with a baby after birth. One of these is sexual reluctance.

• Sexual reluctance that occurs as a result of hormonal changes with the birth of the baby,

• Priority of the baby's needs,

• fatigue, insomnia,

• postpartum depression,

• woman's Thoughts that she does not look as beautiful and attractive to her husband as before,

• the role of motherhood takes precedence over the role of wife,

• prolactin hormone secreted during breastfeeding Problems such as pain and vaginal dryness due to Sexual life is put on the back burner due to reasons such as lack of closeness and intimacy.

How should a man behave?

The mother's recovery after birth The process of renewal and mutual adaptation with the baby is called the postpartum period and this period lasts approximately 40 days. During this period, the husband is expected to support the woman in getting used to her new role both physically and spiritually. The most important support expected from a man is to show patience, understanding and tolerance without losing his love and interest in his wife, knowing that this period is temporary. A man's ability to show his love without sex makes the woman feel that she is still loved and admired by her husband.

Absence from sex after the birth of the baby can sometimes be seen in men, too. A man who sees that his wife is reluctant towards him may be unhappy with the thought that he is not taken care of as before and that he is excluded. As a result, he may act distant from his partner.

How should communication be established?

• The first condition for happy and satisfying sexuality is; It is mutual love and effective communication and sharing between spouses. A happy sexual life is based on mutual trust, honesty, openness, sharing and respect. It should be reduced.

• When a healthy communication is established between the spouses from the beginning of the marriage, it will be easier to solve the problems experienced by talking together.

• Postpartum. Sexual intercourse is not recommended for 6 weeks. When the spouses feel ready, they can return to their sexual lives by consulting a doctor.

• The postpartum woman's sexual reluctance is expected to decrease after approximately 3 months. The source of sexual reluctance that continues after this period is mostly psychological. A woman who cannot receive the attention, closeness, love and tolerance she expects stays away from her husband.

• A return to sexual life can be achieved by getting help from a gynecologist for problems arising from aesthetic concerns, and from a mental health specialist for psychological problems. .

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