{"id":422,"date":"2020-06-03T06:02:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T06:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/?p=422"},"modified":"2020-05-24T18:11:17","modified_gmt":"2020-05-24T18:11:17","slug":"sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex After C-section: Should you do it or wait?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-c-section-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-c-section-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-c-section-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-c-section-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-c-section.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you\nwill want to do after a C-section delivery is to get in a hot steamy session\nwith your partner. <strong>Before you turn on the hit with your partner, make sure\nto consult your doctor or midwife about the safety concerns.<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention is\nbetter than cure. Since a lot goes into C-section, it is essential to take\nproper care of every aspect. <strong>Smaller adjustments in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/improve-your-sex-life-by-regulating-your-diet\/\"><strong>sexual\nlife<\/strong><\/a><strong> after delivery can lead to a healthy and everyday sexual life\nlater. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the report,\nevery <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/labor-and-birth\/reasons-for-a-cesarean\/\">one in four <\/a>pregnant women will get a\nC-section delivery.<a href=\"#_ftn2\">[2]<\/a> So, does\nthe sexual life subside after that? Does it not affect the relationship? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a question? We\nhave got the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#When_can_I_have_sex\" >When can I have sex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#Precautions\" >Precautions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#Sexual_positions_to_avoid\" >Sexual positions to avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#What_to_expect\" >What to expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#Does_it_bleed_to_have_sex_after_delivery\" >Does it bleed to have sex after\ndelivery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/sex-after-c-section-should-you-do-it-or-wait\/#Vaginal_Lubrication\" >Vaginal Lubrication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_have_sex\"><\/span>When can I have sex? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often people think\nthat they can have sex immediately after Cesarean delivery since the vaginal\narea did not undergo much trauma as compared to normal delivery.<strong> However,\nthey are wrong. In the early postpartum period, you are bound to have a lot of\nproblems with resuming sexual activities. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time period of\nreturning to sexual activity after C-section delivery will vary depending on\nthe person. <strong>While most women resume it within four weeks, several women need\nat least six weeks to do sex after full recovery.<\/strong> However, many women do\nnot prefer having sex for at least three months for extra safety.<a href=\"#_ftn3\">[3]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cervix takes a\nminimum of three weeks to heal even after Cesarean delivery. <strong>Although women\nfeel that by this time, they are <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-often-should-couples-have-sex\/\"><strong>ready\nto have sex<\/strong><\/a><strong>, they really aren&#8217;t.<\/strong> You are the best time to have\nsex. The time you resume sex should be all about your comfort level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While the\nrecovery rate varies from person to person, most depend on whether the cesarean\ndelivery was unplanned or extensive. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is better to\nwait for you to notice symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, soreness, and\nfatigue. Also, it is better to avoid using tampons during this period.<a href=\"#_ftn4\">[4]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precautions\"><\/span>Precautions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may need to\nfollow proper precautions even when your doctor says that it is safe to have\nsex.<\/strong> The incision site will have soreness and\nswelling, or the surrounding area will have stretched or tight feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With healing, the\nincision site will become susceptible to tearing. Thus, you may prefer avoiding\nsex. <strong>Even if you opt for it, you need to ensure that you&#8217;re not indulging in\nvaginal sex or any other strenuous activity<\/strong>. You should avoid lifting heavy\nitems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifting heavy items\nwill lead to bruises around the incision site, which will recover within a few\nweeks of surgery<strong>. If surgical staples have been applied to the vagina, the\ndoctor will remove it during the discharge time.<\/strong> However, the abdomen will\ncontinue to be sore and tender in the following weeks.<a href=\"#_ftn5\">[5]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The entire\nvagina needs time to heal and return back to its regular shape before you start\nhaving C-section.<\/strong> Also, people who have undergone\ncesarean delivery will be highly prone to different infections. Nonetheless,\nthe symptoms of these infections are easily noticeable. Some of the symptoms\ninclude the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Large blood clots<\/li><li>Foul odor due to vaginal discharge<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Pain and burning while peeing<\/li><li>Vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea<\/li><li>Severe pain<\/li><li>Leaking urine<\/li><li>High fever<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/what-causes-sexual-anxiety\/\">anxiety and\ndepression<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexual_positions_to_avoid\"><\/span>Sexual positions to avoid <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the doctor\napproves of having sex after your cesarean delivery<strong>, you need to talk to\nyour partner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk? But what? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor may have\ngiven you approval, but there are high chances that your incision hasn&#8217;t\ncompletely healed. <strong>So, you need to be careful with the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/the-top-health-benefits-of-sex\/\"><strong>sexual\npositions<\/strong><\/a><strong> you try.<a href=\"#_ftn6\"><strong>[6]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>\nThe incision is likely to be sensitive to pressure, so you need to try on\npositions that can help to ease the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-csection-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-csection-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-csection-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-csection-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sex-after-csection.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best thing to do is\nto avoid a missionary position because it puts too much pressure on the\nincision.<\/strong> However, you may keep trying positions that\nallow you side or rear entry or woman on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the\nincision heals within six-week, it will still be sensitive to pressure.\nSometimes women feel a tingling sensation while having sex.<a href=\"#_ftn7\">[7]<\/a>\n<strong>You may want to get in touch with your practitioner if you notice any pain\naround the vaginal area while having sex.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect\"><\/span>What to expect? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every woman\nfeels like having sex after delivering a baby. <strong>This feeling may last for a\nfew weeks or months, and it is completely normal.<a href=\"#_ftn8\"><strong>[8]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you do not\nfeel like having sex, do not rush. <strong>If you and your partner have just become\nparents, you are bound to become tired by taking care of the baby.<\/strong> So, sex\ndoesn&#8217;t really rank on top of the priority list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sex is all about\npleasure, and if anything causes you <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/painful%e2%80%8b-sex-is-not-good-for-anybody-especially-you\/\"><strong>discomfort\nduring sex<\/strong><\/a><strong>, it is not worth it.<\/strong> Also, you are bound to be\nstressed for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If penetration is\nuncomfortable, couples can focus on non-penetrative activities such as\nforeplay, massage that can help you relax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every person has a\ndifferent recovery rate, so you need to be careful with it. You can indulge in\nsex as soon as you have healed if you do not have any sexual problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_bleed_to_have_sex_after_delivery\"><\/span>Does it bleed to have sex after\ndelivery? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaginal bleeding is\ncommon after delivery and is referred to as lochia. <strong>The bleeding occurs to\nhelp the uterus get back to its normal shape. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lochia is bright\nred in the initial period, but the color fades to orange or yellowish color\nwith time. How much you bleed depends on what you have been doing after the\nsurgery. <strong>You may also need to wear a pad during this period of lochia to\navoid staining. <\/strong>Depending on your activeness, you may experience light or\nheavy bleeding from the incision site.<a href=\"#_ftn9\">[9]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sex or any other\nstressful activity can break your incision, leading to heavy bleeding or blood\nclot. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaginal_Lubrication\"><\/span>Vaginal Lubrication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are high\nchances that your vagina doesn&#8217;t lubricate itself. Thus, women may prefer\ntaking vaginal lubricants to experience pleasure. <strong>If you are in hormone\ncontrol birth pills or are breastfeeding, there are very low chances for you to\nexperience <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/vaginal-lubricants-should-you-be-using-them\/\"><strong>lubrication<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<a href=\"#_ftn10\"><strong>[10]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although you may\nuse artificial lubricants, foreplay can help to speed the natural lubrication\nprocess.<\/strong> Even if you are busy with the baby, make sure\nto take some time out and indulge in some intimate moments with your partner.<a href=\"#_ftn11\">[11]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have\nsex with your partner after giving birth, both of you need to follow a lot of\nrestrictions and limit yourself to non-penetrative activities. Awkward encounters\nare common, but you need to keep up with it. <strong>If you are still experiencing\npain and discomfort after the normal time frame, you need to visit your doctor\nsoon.<\/strong> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5656191\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5656191\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a> &nbsp;Laumann EO, Paik A,\nRosen RC. 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