{"id":836,"date":"2025-04-10T20:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T20:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flure.com\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2025-04-25T11:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T11:10:00","slug":"sex-after-birth-when-and-how-to-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flureapp.com\/blog\/sex-ed\/sex-after-birth-when-and-how-to-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum Sex: When to Have and How to Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re about to give birth or have already birthed a baby \u2013 congratulations! Your life will change with kids for sure, but one thing will stay the same. You\u2019ll still want to have sex and enjoy it, so when is the right time to start? Flure<\/a> is here to answer all your questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is a bit trickier than deciding how many dates to wait before having sex<\/a>. Here, it\u2019s not all about your vibes and desires, but also how your body is going to react to the funky time in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re here to explore the world of post-birth sex life and share the best tips that will help you ease into sex and make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long after birth can you have sex?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, there\u2019s no single answer to that question because birthing experiences, our bodies, and many other factors are unique for each individual. Secondly, always talk to your OBGYNs before engaging in post-birth sex. They\u2019re the best people equipped with all the data to advise you on this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from that, it\u2019s recommended to give your body at least a few weeks off. During these weeks you\u2019ll be able to heal, the soreness will go away, and (if your birth was vaginal), the bleeding will stop too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to wait a bit to give yourself time to mentally process what has just happened to you. Birthing can be tough and it can be easy, especially if it\u2019s not your first one. In any case, though, it is a huge event in one\u2019s life, so giving yourself grace will help honor that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would happen if you had sex 2-3 weeks after giving birth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are different scenarios here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, a lot will depend on whether your birth was vaginal or C-section. Vaginal birth obviously requires more time because a whole baby just went through your genitals. Some tear badly during birth, and their stitches require weeks if not months to fully heal. The problem is that if you have sex and damage the stitch, it might be difficult to fix it up, and you\u2019ll have to rely on your body to do the magic. There\u2019s also bleeding that is normal post-birth that you can also experience during sex, along with feelings of discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a C-section, your vagina would obviously feel much better and sex won\u2019t necessarily be uncomfortable, although you can still feel weird sensations from the C-section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also possible that you\u2019ll have sex, and it will be great. Our bodies work in mysterious ways, and if your doctors or midwives give you an OK, and you try and everything feels great \u2013 awesome! More power to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prepare for sex after birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Regardless of what type of birth you had (C-section or vaginal), the way you think and feel about sex can change post-birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step towards bringing sex back into your life should start with you. Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea, find a quiet spot, and sit down to think about what it is that you want. Are you actually willing to have sex again, or is it something you think you should be doing because of societal or partner pressure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are willing to have sex, what kind of sex do you want to engage in? Oral, anal, and vaginal are all viable options, but maybe you\u2019re more open to oral and anal for now if you\u2019ve had a vaginal birth? Or maybe all of them sound fun? There\u2019s no right or wrong answer here, it\u2019s all very personal, so don\u2019t be afraid to be honest with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, if you have a partner right now, have a conversation with them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n