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how long after delivery did you wait to start having sex again - and was it painful?
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Anonymous
| wondering how long after delivery you can start to have sex again, and just how painful those first few experiences are - does it get better quickly, anything you did that helped in that department, did it feel different for you even after getting back in the swing of things? what did your husband experience? |
Anonymous
| About 2.5 months, very painful (due to nursing), had to stop. Didn't try again until I was done nursing (I won't even admit how long that was). I had a c-section, so no problems in the other department it was just the nursing hormones that made it tough. |
Anonymous
| We waited 6 weeks and it did hurt. It still is little uncomfortable (DD is now 4 months), but it gets better each time. We made sure to use lubrication, which helped. |
Anonymous
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About 10 weeks. Had a vaginal delivery w/ a couple of stitches. It didn't hurt. Slightly uncomfortable, but not painful at all. I bf for 18 months and never had trouble but I think I am one of the lucky ones.
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Anonymous
| Had a c-section. Had sex 6 weeks later. I couldn't wait any longer! |
Anonymous
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I waited about 10 weeks. It was painful and actually tore skin. I then waited another month and it was better.
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Anonymous
| I think we waited 10 weeks. It was sore the first few times - an uncomfortable pulling sensation (I tore and had stitches). After about 9 months, things were basically back to normal (I was still breastfeeding, but at that point had gotten back my period and I think had sufficient hormones back to make things more comfortable.) |
Anonymous
| We definitely waited past the 6 wk mark. I had 2nd degree tears during delivery and frankly was just freaked out about the stiches and all. It did hurt when we did (I think the doc sewed me up differently than what I was although DH can't tell a difference). Lubrication helps. I'm now almost 12 mo PP and still nursing. |
Anonymous
| Seven weeks after a vaginal delivery with 2nd degree tears. I was exclusively breastfeeding. It was a bit uncomfortable, but I think my fears were worse than reality. Even though it was uncomfortable it was definitely worth it! |
Anonymous
| 9 months. Had 4th degree tears and had discomfort (not having sex) until around 6 months. Wanted to be SURE everything was healed up. It was somewhat uncomfortable - use lubricant. |
Anonymous
| 4 weeks-after 2nd degree tear and stitches. went real slow and lots of lube and it hurt just a little. we were real careful for a good while but it was better then i had though it was going to be. |
Anonymous
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Three months, because we waited until my IUD was in (long story). Vaginal birth, a small tear and a couple of stitches. It was fine. A little ginger at first, but soon it felt normal again.
But here is the secret: LOTS. OF. LUBE. ***LOTS*** |
Anonymous
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Had sex 8 weeks PP. Yes...painful. Use lots of lube. If your breastfeeding, expect it to hurt whilst doing so. After I stopped BF'ing, it got LOADS better.
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Anonymous
| If someone doesn't mind saying, what is it about sex while nursing that, even with lots of lubrication, causes pain? |
Anonymous
| I'd like to know the answer to PP's question and also, any advice on brands of lubricant? |