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It sounds like your pelvic floor is hypertonic, basically tighter and tense which can cause pain. I have struggled with this myself pre pregnancy but it is worse postpartum. I saw a pelvic floor physiotherapist which was helpful.
@Harriet Rose I’ve got my little girls 1 year review next week so I might speak with the HV as she’s really good and see what she says as I honestly wouldn’t say it’s fear but more of a mental block x
@Abby I wouldn’t know if that’s the case as we’ve not even got past the point of foreplay never mind the actual sex part😕
You're not alone! I am scared too, we did it once a few weeks ago, but it was so slow and surgical that I don't think it counts lol, but for what it's worth I didn't have any pain so might feel braver next time 😅
It’s not the easiest thing to do after a baby . Have you considered some solo play to build your confidence up again
I can so relate to this. We have had sex but I was really scared to and tbh it’s definitely not the same as it was before having a baby. I would say definitely go to your GP and they should be able to refer you for therapy, there are specific therapists who can help with this kind of thing. It sounds like you’ve got a bit of fear going on, which is totally understandable.