Sexual Intercourse after Delivering a Baby

Childbirth is a very difficult, as well as beautiful, moment of one's life. It changes a woman’s body and gives a completely new meaning to sex.

 

An understanding partner is more than welcome. You have to explain to him that lack of interest in sex isn’t connected with him. (jlp)

Sex immediately after delivering a child is low on the list of priorities

There is no danger if you have sex after delivering a baby. It’s advisable to wait until the first gynaecological examination after delivering a child, and then you can indulge in sex if you don’t feel any severe pain. You just have to be sure about it. This also includes open communication with your partner. Your emotional state usually changes after delivering your baby. You can suffer from nervousness and anxiety in connection with the onset of your sex life. Owing to psychological and physical changes, sex might be one of the last things on your mind. Moreover, the general fatigue you feel after delivering a child has a negative influence on your sex life. Therefore, it’s important to know that the situation is completely normal and that there is no need to react hastily. You’ll see intimacy from a new perspective - sometimes it’s enough if your partner gives you a hug.

 

You probably won’t feel the desire to have sex immediately after childbirth, but things will go back to normal. (jlp)

What can you expect after delivering a baby?

It’s highly likely that you’ll have a slight sensation of inflammation during your first sexual intercourse after delivering a baby, which is completely normal. As you probably know, the best solution in such a situation is the use of lubricants based on water. If you use condoms, you shouldn’t use lubricants based on oil, such as “baby” oil. Their chemical composition has a damaging effect on condoms by causing their disintegration. Consequently, the parts of a condom may remain in the vagina.

If you have pain and an unpleasant sensation when the penis penetrates your vagina and when the penis is in a position near your cervix, you have to consult your gynaecologist because your problem should be examined by an expert.

You probably won’t feel the desire to have sex immediately after childbirth, but things will go back to normal. (jlp)

Discharge which appears regularly for several weeks after delivering a child is completely normal, but it might diminish your sexual desire. Pay attention to this discharge - to whether it has an unpleasant smell and to whether you notice any signs of itching and irritability.

Your body will slowly re-balance.