Back in the saddle?

jenni31

im wondering for those who have had or are having sex, did it hurt? how much it hurt? when did/does it go away?

pandd10513

Think I was a lucky one as it didn't hurt me at all. I was quite worried about it as I had a third degree tear and lots of stitches. The first time we did it I had a glass of wine to help relax. It doesn't feel the same as it did before I had the baby, but it's still good.

jenni31

i had the same tear and stitches but it hurt and stung heaps that he couldnt even get all the way in. hoping it will get better and easier.

AKOL0

I had a c-section and it hurt me... We waited 8 weeks PP but it had been a few weeks before birth. The second time hurt a little too but it went away soon after.

randa923

I had a c-section (but was fully dilated and pushing for almost 3 hours). It hurt bad enough that we only attempted the first few times. It took several tries after that to really enjoy it again. Now it's great-just wish I had more energy for it!

Handree

I've been doing the deed since 6 weeks and some positions still hurt. I tore pretty bad and had a lot of stitches. The perineum area is still very tender 14 weeks out.

tasharchibald

17 weeks pp and it still is tender sometimes. Some positions are worse that others

expletive baby

It sucks and it's scary. Don't do it until you're ready. Use lube. Booze helps.

ChelcLynn123

Glad I'm not the only one! We did it for the first time just short of 6 weeks pp. it hurt, but not enough to stop. We are now 15 weeks pp and while it doesn't necessarily hurt anymore, I'm still very sensitive where I tore and had stitches (2nd degree). Definitely use lots of lube, especially if you're breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can cause vaginal dryness.

jenni31

thanks everyone!!

LacieMac

13 weeks PP here, still tender at times. Initially sex is a little painful but after a couple minutes it usually goes away. I just take it really easy at first.

VToman

15 weeks PP and we've done it four times, mostly because we're too tired and because I was really uncomfortable. The last time was so much better - only hurt at the beginning. So, try try try again is the only way it's gonna get better.

SBbabyonboard

14 week PP and had a c-section. Doctor ok'd us at 5weeks and tried and hurt so bad that we waited another 3 weeks to try again. Was much better that time around as I wasnt swollen anymore. But have only done it about 5 times since baby has been born... Because full time working/full time baby = two very tired parents, and with pumping every 3 hrs...it gets easier im sure of it!