TMI But is This Normal?

Had sex after 6 months postpartum and I was nervous about it. It it actually feels tighter down there to the point it hurts. Did anyone experience this ? I feel like a born again virgin in the worst way

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Yep. After all 3 vaginal births I felt that way. We had sex at the 7w mark though so I had weeks and weeks to go slow and gentle (lots of foreplay) until it got better around 3m for us. But since you started first time at 6m might take a few more weeks to feel a lil more normal. Longer foreplay, or lube. My man loves giving though, so that’s usually enough for us

Yesss!!! Im experiencing the same thing. Its actually making me not want sex at all . I had extensive stitches so idk if they stitched me up too tight or what but its painful asf. No matter how much I have sex its still painful. My OB said to use lube to help as she believes they did in fact stitch me up too tight.

Yes!!! After not having sex for awhile it hurts me. Go slow and not as deep. Also lube!!!!

Yes I experienced that too. It was very painful the first few times but we took it super slow. Definitely use lube or some kind of extra moisturizer, I prefer almond oil

Pelvic floor therapy helps tremendously with this

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