Resuming Sex After Pregnancy
I recently came across an article about resuming having sex after pregnancy. The article pointed out that labour is a physically exhausting and highly emotional process and also points out that it’s only natural that your body will need some time to recover!
So taking this into consideration and the fact that your hormone levels significantly change after child birth it is only fair to say that sex after pregnancy is the last thing on your mind.
It descibes some basic points on why you may not feel like having sex:
- Tiredness and feelings of general discomfort
- Pain due to an episiotomy - this can sometimes take months to subside
- Feeling unattractive because of a flabby stomach - exercise will help
- Anxiety about your new baby and the new world of motherhood
- Distractons, such as a crying or unsettled baby
- Fear of getting pregnant - conception can still occur while you’re breastfeeding
Sometimes sex can start straight away for some people but unfortunatly we are not all alike so if your having trouble with sex after pregnancy then the best thing to do is seek advice from your doctor or obstetrician.
Resuming sex has its advantages. The hormones released during sex cause contractions that will help the uterus to return to it’s normal state, and of course, returning to a physical relationship can be good to renew the physical closeness between you and your partner.
Tips for sex after pregnancy:
- Talk to each other about how you feel
- Be gentle with each other and build up to things gradually
- Avoid penetration and concentrate on caressing and oral sex the first few times
- Spend more time on kissing, caressing and foreplay to aid arousal
- Until your hormone levels are back to normal your vagina won’t lubricate itself very well, so try using a water-soluble lubricant
- If you have had an episiotomy, let your partner know if you experience pain
- You may also find a warm bath and lubricant will help
- Try different positions if you feel discomfort. Need advice? Do you have questions about sex during pregnancy?
This article is very informative and is a good read if your looking for information on sex after pregnancy.
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