Postpartum Sex: How Long Should You Wait?
Do you really have to wait six weeks after delivery to resume sex?
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Lower Sexual Interest in Postpartum Women
After giving birth, women often report having lower sexual interest. It is often accepted as just being a part of giving birth and moving from pregnant woman to new mom. The revelation could help women feel less negative about looming sexual interest.
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New Mothers Wait Six Weeks Before Having Sex
According to a study published in BJOG, new mothers wait the
recommended six weeks before having vaginal intercourse after the birth
of their first child. Moreover, operative delivery leads to longer wait
times.
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Alternative Sex During Pregnancy
There are times when you should avoid intercourse during pregnancy.
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Common Postpartum Problems: Episiotomy Issues
If you received a small incision in your perineum while giving birth,
this procedure is called an episiotomy. It is sometimes necessary in
order to make more room for your baby during delivery.
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Psychiatric Disorders and Effective Postpartum Contraception
Researchers from the Preventative Medicine Department in Sao Paulo recently published a study in the journal Contraception on the possible link between postpartum psychiatric disorders and choice of contraception.
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Sex After Childbirth: How Soon?
Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions. Some of them get asked
but many are left unspoken. One question often left unasked is, how soon
is it safe to have sex after childbirth? A team of researchers in
Australia asked the question and shared the answers.
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Common Postpartum Problems: Painful Sex After Pregnancy
Experiencing postpartum discomfort isn't unusual, though the severity of discomfort you feel will depend on the type of delivery you had.
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Revisit Courtship to Rekindle After-Baby Sexual Flames
One topic that often weighs on the minds of parents of a newborn is sex. Psychotherapist Esther Perel urges new parents to expand a “narrow definition of what sex is” at this turning point in life.
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Tips For Having Great Postpartum Sex
Most women worry about postpartum sex beginning in pregnancy. The good news is that many women find that they have better sex lives, just different, after the birth of a baby.
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