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Sex after Pregnancy After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex? The timeframe in which you can have sex will depend on the type of birth. Most doctors recommend waiting six weeks before resuming intercourse. This allows time for the cervix to close, postpartum bleeding to stop, and any tears to heal. It is important to go by your own timeline. Some women are ready to resume sex within a few weeks of giving birth. Other women need more time. Factors such as fatigue, postpartum depression and changes in body image may decrease your sex drive. Will sex after pregnancy hurt? Sex after pregnancy may hurt. Your vagina may be dry and tender, especially if you are breast-feeding. Take it slow. Start with cuddling, kissing or massage. Gradually build the intensity of stimulation. If vaginal dryness is a problem, use a lubricating cream or gel. Try different positions to take pressure off any sore areas and control penetration. Communicate with your partner. Tell them what feels good and what doesn't. If sex continues to be painful, consult your doctor. A low-dose estrogen cream applied to the vagina often helps. Rarely, complications of healing may require additional treatment. Will sex after pregnancy feel different? After several vaginal deliveries, decreased muscle tone in the vagina may reduce pleasurable friction during sex — which can influence arousal. To tone your pelvic floor muscles do Kegel exercises. Too tired to have sex Caring for a newborn can be exhausting for both parents. If you're too tired to have sex at bedtime, say so. But try to find a time when you are not tired. Try having sex early in the morning or during your baby's nap. Not interested in sex If you're not feeling sexy or you're afraid sex will hurt, share your concerns with your partner. Until you're ready to have sex, maintain intimacy in other ways.
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