PostPartum Sex

[xoxo_Confused_xoxo]

How long should you wait after having a baby to "make love" again with your hubby? Just curious....we really want to have some fun(sorry if its TMI) but am not sure if there is a certain time frame you have to wait for....It has been 5 weeks since i have had alexander....ty

[KendallsMomma]

I started having sex again when my baby was just about two weeks old..and I had no problem with it, matter of fact I agree with the above statement by baby_edgar. it may be TMI but I believe sex is way better now!  however I do suggest lube. so it just depends on when you personally feel ready.

[martikadragoon]

Everyone has a general Idea .. 6 weeks. Personally I think it should be 6 weeks or until your healed or stopped bleeding OR feel up to it and aren't worried about doing any damage (if you had a csection or episiotomy)

Personally... after my Csect, DH and I made it 9 days. We went REALLY slow and gentle (sorry TMI) and used a condom each time we did do anything... it worked fine for us.

[baby_edgar]

it also depends on how your birth went. like if you had to be cut or if you had a tear. i had to be cut right through so me and my husband waited until my 6 week check up and we were given the ok by the doctor. i have to say TMI but it was great and i have to say sex had been better since having my daughter and i am in the mood more now then before i fell pregnant.

Also if your not planning on having another baby anytime soon make sure your use some type of birth control.

Good luck and i hope all goes well!

[Rosa20]

whenever you stop bleeding and you have healed and basically when you feel confortable to do it!! Good luck...

[amberd5191]

I had the same issue Kim had it was very painful; take your time and good luck!

[pinkbelle]

We started at 5 weeks and it wasn't painful at all :o) It just all depends on how you heal

[JoyRenee]

They say 6 weeks but most women heal long before then. I think if you feel up to it, one week won't make a difference!

[xoxo_Confused_xoxo]

thank you for the information :) I am going to try...we'll see...thank you again ladies ^_^

[ashiepooh]

They say 6 weeks, but it's up to you and how you feel.  With my daughter, I had sex 3 days after, you'll likely need lube, so it doesn't hurt.  With my son, it was 5 days after...

So Take my advice and use LUBE, because they tell you that after having a baby, it'll be dry and it can get really uncomfortable.  So go at your own pace!

[keepurfaith]

usually it is 6 weeks... And I personally think if your body is healing nicely that it's up to you on how you feel if you want to try.. But, I will say that if you do decide to have sex now and it starts to hurt, to stop. You don't want to cause yourself pain! :)

[Kim1989]

you should have gotten a discharge paper with how long your doctor wants you to wait. i think with me it was 6 weeks and i had sex after 6 weeks and i felt HORRIBLE. it was great trust me but right after, i felt so sick, my lower stomach hurts, after an hour it went away but i felt so bad. someone said it happened to them too that one time but if you feel healed i say go for it