How long does it take to recover from dryness after childbirth?

Although you can have sex during pregnancy, it is not as free as usual. Due to the long period of abstinence, many couples can't wait to have sex after giving birth. However, problems arise. After giving birth, many women's vaginas become very dry, which seriously affects the pleasure and makes them feel very uncomfortable. So, how long does it take to recover from dryness during sex after childbirth? Let’s take a closer look below.

What to do if you have dryness during sex after childbirth

Many new mothers will experience varying degrees of pain during sexual intercourse during the postpartum period due to physiological, emotional and other factors. This is because, physiologically, the prolactin level in lactating women increases, inhibiting the secretion of sex hormones, resulting in reduced sexual desire, reduced vaginal secretions, and vaginal dryness. Psychologically, some women are often afraid of the perineum wound splitting during their first sexual intercourse after childbirth, and emotional tension causes the muscles of the vaginal opening to contract, making entry difficult. In life, with a baby, the focus of a new mother's life shifts. Her attention is focused on the child. She is busy taking care of the baby all day long, which adds to her physical and mental exhaustion. Naturally, she cares less about her married life. Therefore, it is very common to experience vaginal dryness and pain during the initial sexual intercourse after childbirth. It will recover naturally after a period of time, so don't be nervous.

If pain during sexual intercourse occurs after childbirth, the couple should first communicate well, and the husband should be considerate and caring to his wife. During sexual intercourse, you can add more foreplay such as touching and kissing to stimulate your wife's passion, relax her vaginal opening, and moisten it fully before entering. Don't rush. Don't force it when your wife doesn't want to. Before entering, the wife should not be nervous. She can take a deep breath and relax her whole body. The husband's movements must be gentle. If the wife feels uncomfortable, it is best to stop immediately to avoid causing injury or psychological fear. Using lubricant is also a good idea, but you may have developed a fear of painful sex because of previous experiences. The more nervous you are, the more severe the symptoms will be, and even using lubricant will not be effective. It is recommended that you stop your normal sexual lifestyle, start with gentle caressing, then insert your fingers, and after you have adapted for a period of time, enter with your penis. If the problem persists for a long time, please go to the hospital to check whether there is any organic lesion.

What should you pay attention to during sex after childbirth?

1. The husband’s caress is very important: Because the mother needs a recovery period both psychologically and physically, the husband must give understanding and care, and should not just consider his own needs and cause harm to his wife. Especially for the first time, you should be as gentle as possible, prolong the foreplay time, give more caresses and communication, and dispel your wife's psychological barriers.

2. Pay attention to contraception: Since you don’t know whether the ovulation period has resumed, you must pay attention to contraception. The time when each person resumes ovulation may be different. It is important to take preventive measures early to avoid unnecessary trouble.

3. Create a good atmosphere: sexual intercourse should be conducted in a romantic and private environment. You can ask an elderly person or a nanny to take care of the children so that the little ones don't have the chance to spoil the fun.

4. Avoid fatigue before sex: Recharge your energy and get a good rest before sex so that you will have enough energy to fall in love.