How long can women have sexual intercourse after childbirth? What should I pay attention to during postpartum cohabitation

It's not easy to get through pregnancy, and many young couples will have sex immediately after giving birth. However, premature sexual intercourse can affect the recovery of the reproductive organs, even cause infections, and cause gynecological inflammation.

How long can women cohabit after childbirth?

Normal delivery requires a 42 day postpartum period, which is the recovery period of the endometrium. After 42 days postpartum, if there are no abnormalities in the body, one can go to the same room, but before going to the same room, one must go to the hospital for examination. The time of the same room should be determined based on the woman's physical recovery. A natural delivery mother should try to cohabit two months after giving birth, when the reproductive organs return to normal and the enlarged vaginal mucosa thickens to avoid further damage. Cesarean section mothers need to have at least 60 days of rest before they can have sexual intercourse, as it can damage their vitality. If the uterus does not recover well and they have sexual intercourse directly, it can be life-threatening. In addition, premature sexual intercourse after cesarean section cannot achieve harmonious sexual life, and may even cause maternal frigidity, reducing the quality of sexual life.

What should be paid attention to during postpartum cohabitation?

1. Pay attention to hygiene and contraception

Carefully clean the genital area and external genitalia before each sexual activity. After sharing a room, women should immediately wash their lower body and urinate in a timely manner to prevent bacterial infections. Although postpartum menstruation has not fully recovered, contraceptive measures should be taken.

2. Pay attention to the softness of the movements

Around 6 weeks after giving birth, the wounds in the perineum will gradually heal, but the new tissue is soft. During sexual activity, it is important to pay attention to soft movements and not be too rough.

3. Reasonable use of lubricants

Postpartum low levels of sex hormones, poor libido, low vaginal discharge, and vaginal dryness. The first sexual intercourse after childbirth may result in vaginal dryness and pain. To reduce pain, lubricants can be used reasonably.

4. Adjusting posture

After giving birth to a child, if the body has not fully recovered, especially if the wound has not fully healed, one's own inflammation will delay the recovery speed of the wound. When engaging in sexual activity, it is important to choose a gentle posture, with gentle movements and 10-15 minutes of foreplay to prevent psychological disorders in the mother. If a man is very careful during sexual activity but still has obvious pain, try to go to the hospital for examination. Pain may be caused by tearing wounds or other illnesses. If the wound is torn, further surgical correction is required. If abnormal odor is found in vaginal secretions, it indicates infection. Choose a reputable hospital and use medication reasonably for treatment.