When should sexuality begin after birth? There is no specific recommended time period for having sexual intercourse after birth. Bleeding ends 2 weeks after birth and infection does not occur. After this
period, intercourse can be had. Many doctors inform women that they should wait 6 weeks after birth, but there are no clear studies on this. I think the most important thing
is that you have determined your birth control method and
started using it before starting sexual intercourse with your partner again.
You may be a little worried about the first intercourse after birth, you may feel a little uncomfortable during the first intercourse. It is normal for your body.
I have a few suggestions for you to reduce this feeling of discomfort:
Have sexual intercourse at a comfortable time. Make sure your baby is sound asleep, or leave your baby with a friend or relative to watch for a few
hours.
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience vaginal dryness. This occurs due to low estrogen, the female hormone
in your body. You can use a lubricant for vaginal dryness. There are many lubricants available, water-based ones are less sticky and therefore more fluid. Since water-based ones are absorbed by the skin, it may be necessary to apply several
times. Silicone-based lubricants last longer and feel more slippery. Do not use lubricants containing baby oil, cooking oil or petroleum jelly. These may cause discomfort and redness, called irritation, in the vaginal tissue. If you are using a latex condom, you should not use oil-based
lubricant. Because oil-based lubricants cause the latex to thin and cause the condom to break. Some lubricants known as warming agents are used with the idea that they increase sexual desire
but do not use them with a latex condom. If there is a point where you feel pain during intercourse, try different positions. This will reduce the
pressure at this point. Positions in which you are on top of your partner may be more comfortable for you.
In fact, it is quite normal that you do not have the slightest desire for sex even though weeks have passed.
The reasons for this can be listed as follows:
Fatigue
/> Stress
A Fear of pain
Decrease in female hormones
Decrease in the time required for sexual intercourse
You can compensate for your emotional deficiency and get closer to your partner by hugging or kissing your partner during periods when you cannot have sexual intercourse
. When you feel ready for sex, please keep the following in mind:
Create time with your partner where you only talk about the two of you (not about the child or the house).
If you think you are not ready for sexuality yet, try masturbation or oral sex. You can use other methods that will give you the same
pleasure, such as sex.
If you have problems and concerns about sexuality, share it honestly with your partner.
If you still feel pain during intercourse, consult your doctor. Your doctor may make additional suggestions to reduce discomfort. If you have a feeling of dryness due to estrogen deficiency or if you have pain due to vaginal tears during birth, using a cream containing estrogen may relieve you. There is no harm in using this type of cream while breastfeeding because it does not pass into milk.
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