How long after natural birth can you have sex?

I’m just wondering how long after natural birth I can have sex with my partner. I had our boy on the 16th, I don’t want to rush into it either but it’s just a question I wanted to ask. I didn’t tear or have stitches, I just grazed a little. I’m still healing but near enough there and when I am ready I don’t want to cause damage.

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With my 1st I waited 6 weeks which was advised. With my 2nd (different partner to 1st) was around a week after. I din't graze or tear either babies. Stopped bleeding with 2nd around 4 days after. Honestly I did it when I felt ready

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I was the exact same, and very skeptical as I’ve always been told wait 6 weeks as you are healing internally! I don’t know the answer as to when is the right time, but I knew I couldn’t wait any longer haha! I suppose it’s all down to how you feel x

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@Mel Oh, I’ll have a look on there now. Just thought I’d ask in here. I don’t want to cause damage if I do it before the 6-8 week 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 I’m just paranoid about it 😂 x

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I was told there wasn’t a set time to wait, and it also says this on the nhs website. I think it all depends on how you feel. I was the same as yourself with no tears or stitches and I first had sex at 10 days post partum - thankfully there was no pain just a little bit discomfort and I have been fine ever since x

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@Abby Thankyou

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6-8 weeks minimum