Intimacy post-baby

Lilmanx · April 2015

So I'm gonna try to not be too graphic here.

Vaginal delivery. 2nd degree tear with stitches. Wicked infection set in three days after birth. I took antibiotics and sitz baths for a while.

My doctor released me for work at 6 weeks but told me to hold off on sex for "maybe two more weeks", stating that I'd know when I was ready and would likely heal sooner. I'm a full week past that point, I still have a bright red and raw area and when we tried sex just to see if it would work, we really couldn't even start. It hurt.

I'm calling my doctor tomorrow, but has anyone else had this happen? And how long did you have to wait? Psychologically I've been ready for what feels like an eternity. My body just makes it impossible. Feeling quite alone and would love to know I'm not the only one.

amandanicboone · April 2015

I'm sure you're not alone!!

Although, I do not have the same thing going on... Probably the opposite!

I had a c section and was cleared at six weeks, however my mind is too crazy right now! I can't seem to get into anything. We were successful once and even for me it was difficult (pain wise) and I didn't even have a vaginally delivery!!

Sorry I can't relate exactly!! But I can relate to the fact that it's a struggle!

LoriMarie1121 · April 2015

I completely understand. I had a vaginal delivery with a second degree tear to but no infection. I got the green light from my Dr. & was thrilled. The 1st time for me it was so painful I had to stop. I was pretty sore the next day too. I've talked to my friends that our moms and they said it takes a few times for it to be like it was. They did suggest to try being on top to me and it was much better.

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