Post Partum $ex

Mommies… How was the first time post partum having intercourse? Did you wait after 6 weeks or longer? Did your body properly heal before you desired to have intercourse again? When did your low labido begin to change? Did your menstrual cycle increase hormone levels to make you feel more hornier or less inclined? Did you masturbate prior to exploring the idea of having intercourse again to gain confidence with your ‘new’ body? All relevant questions that obviously look different for every woman. Please keep your response concise, short and as specific as possible. Some of these questions can be combined and answered together. There’s clearly no right or wrong answer, just your overall experience with post partum intercourse.

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It burned the first time. I waited till about 8 weeks even though at 6 weeks I was cleared. I stil have a low labido and I’m 6 months pp. I think it’s the birth control I’m on with breastfeeding.

Awful. 11 weeks pp. Mucous was released and pelvic floor hurt so I don't know if I was healed. Libido increases when I'm more rested. No menstrual cycle yet. Yes to masturbating before intercourse.

@Arianna Wow, I wasn’t clear to even exercise (low intensity) let alone have intercourse until 8 weeks ppo. Even then I still didn’t feel confident in my body or fully healed enough. What form of BC are you currently taking? I strictly breastfeed as well. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@Finn I’m sorry to hear that was you experience! It sounds like you even waited longer than 6 weeks yet still felt dissatisfied. Wow, I believe my menstrual cycle came back around 6-7 ppo. Did you believe by masturbating prior it would help with your performance or was for you to gain confidence/courage? Thank you for sharing your experience!

@Na’Zia Honestly I just figured masturbating would be gentler--wanted to see I'd I was ready to try intercourse!

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