First time sex after baby

Hurt so much. I got the clear at 6 weeks and it was so uncomfortable. We used condoms and lube. We’ve tried a few times since then and certain positions hurt less but I’d have him go slow before putting too much pressure. I can say I just had sex on Sunday (baby is about to be 6 months) and it was the most normal it’s felt, didn’t feel any pain

hii, i only had 3 stitches, my bleeding stopped and so i felt comfortable having sex but i was also so scared. as long as the stitches are out/dissolved and you’re not in pain peeing, walking etc it’s not that bad. it does hurt at first (stings a little and feels like when you push on a bruise) but just remind your partner to go slow and tell them to let you control pressure and pace. after that first time i’ve tried positions other than missionary and i’ve been totally fine. just go slow at the beginning because it’s still super sensitive:)

We were absolutely fine, just took it slow and steady!!

Tried at 6wks after my pp follow up and it hurt so bad I cried 🤣 for reference I had an unmedicated birth and was a silent laborer. I had a first degree tear. We've been working our way up to it but I'm almost 4months pp and still haven't fully done the deed 💀

i had a second degree tear and we tried at almost 6 weeks postpartum. i was so surprised that it felt totally fine. certain positions hurt a bit, but as long as we stuck to what we had found to be 'safe', it was absolutely fine and no pain. it seems sooo different from person to person though xx

I had a second degree tear and 3 stitches. It was so so painful I had to abort mission 😂 we had to keep “revisiting” and after a few attempts it felt ok and got to the point where it was just uncomfortable and not sore and that’s when I knew my body had recovered enough

Tried after 6w PP, had very little tearing vaginally, no perineal tears and sex was not fun. We used A LOT of lube and it still was not enjoyable. Honestly felt like I was losing my virginity again lmfao

Surprisingly our experience went well, better than expected. As soon as it hit 6 weeks we were so ready lol. I was worried that i may be different down there after vaginal birth but I wasn’t. First attempt to have sex was uncomfortable but I’m assuming it was the position we were in so we left it and didn’t force it. Few hours later we had the urge and went for it and it was so good we didn’t have any complications

Honestly we went more gently but I was actually fine I think the fear of it hurting was so much worse than the actual doing the deed but I was lucky and had no tearing or anything so that could be why it wasn’t so bad for me x

I had sex 8 weeks after giving birth and it hurt at first, but we used a lot of lubricant and took it slowly and it was fine

I was fine after my 6 weeks. Couldn’t go as hard as usual but it was great lol

It’s different for everyone. We waited until I was cleared at 8 weeks after a hemorrhage and 2nd degree tear. Took it very slow and it wasn’t painful, just kind of “tight” feeling. Was definitely way more nervous than I needed to be.

I had an episiotomy and stitches, we did it only 4 weeks after I gave birth. I read not to do it before the bleeding stopped so I waited until then. It was a little uncomfortable at first but I think it was mainly because I was so nervous and anxious about it but after a few minutes it was absolutely fine. Communication with your partner is key!! Xxxx

I had three 2nd degree tears, and we did it at the 6 week mark. It was a little uncomfortable, make sure to use lube. Also after birth, being a new mom, feeling really uncomfortable in my new post partum body, it was hard mentally to get to that place where I felt good enough about myself to have sex. If you end up having feelings like that, express them to your partner so he can be sure to help you through those insecurities!

Was super tight and uncomfortable and hurt. Lots of foreplay lots of fondling kissing touching just that intimacy after baby before the actual sex. Then foreplay and he takes it super slow which he doesn’t last long anyway coz he’s been out of action for the 6-7w also 😂

we did it at 6/7weeks, it was painful and tight at first. kinda felt like the first time ever. i did have a few stitches from tearing but they were healed completely before trying. the first time honestly wasn’t great, but each time after it slowly got better until it went back to normal. just take it really slow and be in control. i can’t stand lube but i know a lot of people swear by it

I waited almost 10 weeks because I was also scared. We went slow & steady & made sure to do a bit of foreplay; it wasn’t too bad! a bit uncomfortable at first, but it gets better after a few times.

We waited until about 6 weeks ish and it was fine, but better after around 8 weeks

I had a second degree tear and had sex maybe a day short of 6 weeks but I felt ready, we went really slow and lucky for me it didn’t hurt at all . But you will know yourself if you’re ready, we built it up with lots of play first leading up to when I was ready.

Had sex 2 weeks after both vaginal and emergency C-section but it did hurt a little, but my husband is kind of big to begin with