Should I be scared for whenever I have sex again?

I haven’t had sex since I was 5 months pregnant & my daughter is already 16 months old. I had a second degree tear as well haven’t even used a tampon or put my finger in there as I’m scared it might either hurt, feel weird or be very loose 🤦‍♀️

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I put no because I wouldn't be scared. But be prepared. I also had a second degree tear and at 8 months pp was when I had sex and it felt like I was losing my virginitity again and I half expected some blood but there was none. And it wasn't really comfortable the few times after that either.
All I can say is that when I got off during foreplay it wasn't as uncomfortable for me when penetration happened.

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I second that it feels like losing your virginity again! Just go slow and expect your second or following times to be better. If it’s very painful, definitely see a pelvic floor specialist.

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Don’t be scared be cautious, ease back into it. Use lube if you need to. & just go slow until you’re comfortable & sure.

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Use a lot of lube and you'll be ok 💕 the fear is totally valid though. It took me a year for sex to be enjoyable again

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Go slow! Lots of foreplay. There’s no rush. Wait until you feel comfortable.

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It will def not be loose!
If there is pain, it might be tense pelvic floor muscles around the scar. Use lubricant

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I had a second degree tear also and was dreading sex the first time! We waited months as i just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Talk to your partner and tell him you need to go slow and may need to stop and use lube.
Don't put pressure on yourself and try to relax as much as possible leading up to it.
Also highly doubt you will feel loose, may feel weird though first few times!

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Have you seen a pelvic floor physio? They can help. Otherwise a really good lube and go slow. Id also recommend trying to just fool around first with some hands and mouth instead of jumping right to sex.

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I only had 2 lacerations from birth cause my daughter was a preemie, but I also didn’t have sex while pregnant. I had an aversion to it. We had sex for the first time 6 weeks pp and it was uncomfortable both mentally and physically. I’m 6 Months postpartum now and it just started to be enjoyable again. It takes time and you need to try and relax and be as into it as you can be. Foreplay and lube are your best friend. If you don’t want to have sex or it hurts I’d talk to a Dr. Because you are already 16 months pp. just know it’s normal to be worried about it and you aren’t alone.

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