Sex post birth
Almost 5 weeks post birth and had a second degree tear. Definitely feeling a lot better not irritation or pain down there anymore so hoping I have almost healed. When did people start having sex and having baths with lotions and being able to shave?
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I had sex at like 4 weeks as I felt fine down there and had bath at 4 weeks as well for only 20 mins as I had been cut and I shave at 6 weeks
It’s been 4 weeks now honestly I feel I little bit scared to shave down there, I belive I fully healed I don’t feel any pain or discomfort but still I feel scared to use anything for now. As for sex I haven’t really thought about it for now and since my partner hasn’t said anything either I’ll leave it at that because I don’t feel ready at all and I also feel scared to have sex again.
It’s it just me or is it normal?
totally normal, you go at your own pace. I’m in the same boat. I had a really lovely bath last night with a blend from my expert midwife.
I’m 3 weeks PP Also had a 2nd degree tear.
Me and my partner have have sex twice now and I have shaved! Everyone is different. You will know when your ready x
The reason they say to wait the full 6 weeks for sex is because ANY sort of penetrative sex (even with toys or fingers) can introduce bacteria into your uterus and cause an infection. You have a dinner plate sized wound on your uterus that is still healing and if that gets infected it can cause huge problems. Everyone’s different but that wound being there and still healing is the same for everyone
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