Scared to have sex again

Just listen to your body and do it when your physically and mentally ready. Be honest with your doctor and your partner. Don't force yourself and as long as you take the necessary precautions you should be ok

@Anisa this! I think my fiance and I went almost 9 months not having sex. The last 3 months of pregnancy because I had early contractions; and we waited six months after our daughter was born because we were scared of the same thing and I was extremely worried about getting pregnant while breastfeeding and taking the mini pill. Also, terrified that it would hurt. My aunt got pregnant with all five of her sons back to back on birth control, so we had a conversation about it agreeing to wait until six months for 1) our premature daughter to be bigger 2) to be less exhausted 3) to get my period back (I decided not to take the mini pill) 4) to plan a date night and have a family member babysit so we had privacy and weren't interrupted by the baby. However, I felt bad and we did try to have sex with a condom after 8 weeks. It lasted all of 10 seconds before my daughter started crying, I started crying, my fiancé was uncomfortable, and it didn't feel right for us yet. It's been 3 years,

and it was hard those first few months. I wanted intimacy, but I was scared. My fiance was working a day job and night job, so when he was home he helped with chores and slept. Weekends we slept. In the past three years he hasn't initiated sex unless we're on a date night after a movie or something, I always initiate it. But our daughter is 3 this Saturday. It's so crucial to possibly talk to him before the appointment, and tell him you're not ready. Six months of kegels (pelvic floor exercises) helped a lot when we started having sex again. Not every couple has to wait this long, but it honestly takes six months for your body to really heal, not just six. The fourth trimester is a real thing, so talk with him to check in on how you're feeling and your doctor about the best birth control options. I just got pregnant with my second baby and I also took the lead on when to get pregnant again, because it is a lot after giving birth. Im sending you all the hugs, healing, rest, and support!

I had the coil after my 6 week appointment. No accidents. Were now expecting our second child 4 years later

Getting nexplanon is wonderful I highly recommend it! There is a 99% you will not get pregnant, it lasts 3 years, and you can get it removed when you want too if you want it out early. I don’t get my period with it but everyone is different!

I'm 6 months PP and only just started having intercourse again, due to body image problems, pain/discomfort, and fear of pregnancy-- not to mention just pure exhaustion from an infant. We tried twice after the 6 wk mark but I just couldn't. Basically, It's ok to wait longer if you aren't mentally ready/physically ready, or if you need to let the fears mellow out a bit. Hopefully your hubby understands. For the record, I'm there with you on the pregnancy fears. But I refuse to use bc, cos it's messed me up so much in the past. But I know if I used it, I'd probably feel better about my fears. I just can't 🤷 Talk to your doc and your hubby about it all. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. it's your body you're talking about. No one else's.

My boyfriend was the same we waited till a week or two after I got the mini pill so it was more likely to be effective. And you can always do other things to satisfy each other without penetration if it happens to come to that

Me and my husband have been using condoms since my son was born which was 18 months ago and if you actually use them correctly there’s a very slim chance of getting pregnant.. I don’t use birth control either because the hormones give me the ick

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