sex after birth?
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Everyone is different I’m scared to as well but my sex drive is through the roof I think if it’s you’re ready go for it but if you don’t think so don’t rush it
I got pelvic floor PT and it’s helped a lot! Also look up perineal scar tissue mobilization, it’s super important so you don’t get adhesions! Re: sex drive being lower, it makes sense, we’re all more tired, our brains are constantly thinking about baby, and our hormones are prioritizing milk production, not being sexually active.
My little one is also two months old and I haven’t had any intimacy with my partner either. My case is that my vaginal area is not completely healed on the inside yet, I still have another 8 weeks before we can even try. But I haven’t really had a drive for it either. My partner seems okay with this for now but I know he is definitely missing that part of our relationship. You can always try oral intimacy or using your hands at first just to ease back into things without penetration. And of course express to your partner that you are afraid of it hurting and make sure he understands these feelings. But if you want to try anything penetrative use a ton of lubricant, make sure you are as relaxed as possible, and maybe try fingers first and if that hurts then do not continue 🤍 Your health matters and you can be intimate with your partner in other ways, don’t push yourself before your body is ready
Tbh, bring so sleep deprived for the last couple of months, sex is the last thing on my mind. 🤷🏽♀️ i have initiated other things, but def not ready for full on sex just yet. plus, i still haven’t figured out what to do for birth control and i reallllly don’t want to get pregnant again lol
Make foreplay extra long… it should help bring a little bit of your sex drive up at least for that time. Definitely use lube if you need to. You could also try non penetrative sex stuff first and let it go where it goes from there. Take it super slow the first time and don’t feel bad if you have to stop.
I had a C-section and started having sex again... It very painful at time
I have a 2 month old and I been intimate with my partner, honestly it’s been hurting but I been very open with my partner and he takes it slow or we use toys to help me make it more comfortable. Be open and honest about how you feel and in regard to sex drive four play is definitely the best.
I had an episiotomy and I was intimate at 4weeks, you are fine after 6weeks. Use lubricant if that makes it easier. Regardless, you go ahead when you are ready. Your choice! Don’t let others tell you otherwise that you are awful etc.. women on here can judge that you keeping it from your man. You decide when you are ready! Your body will let you know.. just listen. Don’t worry about it! You got it! No rush! Enjoy being a mama first then..enjoy everything else. Don’t stress it!