Sex after a C Section.... Possibly TMI

[ahayden1230]

I had a c section 6 weeks ago and attempted to have sex the past two nights and it HURTS big time. I'm wondering why this might be? What's others experience with this? I guess I was wrong in thinking that since I did not deliever vaginally then I would be ok having sex and it would be pain free? Does anyone know how long this could go on for? any tips to make it more comfortable.

[heidih21]

Feb 15, 2015 15:22:02 GMT -5 ahayden1230 said:

I had a c section 6 weeks ago and attempted to have sex the past two nights and it HURTS big time. I'm wondering why this might be? What's others experience with this? I guess I was wrong in thinking that since I did not deliever vaginally then I would be ok having sex and it would be pain free? Does anyone know how long this could go on for? any tips to make it more comfortable.

Holy cow! I posted this same thing in the ransoms thread! We were given the ok at 5 weeks. Hurt then and today at 6 weeks it hurt more! And if we can get it to not hurt it's just uncomfortable

[ahayden1230]

I know! It's terrible... IM hoping that it will be better soon.... I'm just wondering if anyone else can speak from experience and let us know how long or any tips to make it better.

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I had sex at 4 weeks after my csection, I just found it to be dry but I wouldn't say painful.

[heidih21]

ahayden1230 yes I agree some insight would be great!

[nachomomma]

I've never had a c-section, but the only way sex was bearable initially was lots of lube and lots of booze. I bet that would apply here too.

[shannjohnston]

I'm five weeks PP. We DTD last night for the first time. Had a few drinks, lots of lube and went slow. Feeling fine today. (Not a c-section though, not sure if it makes a difference)

[kcrus]

I actually talked to my doc about this out of curiosity (I'm an RN and was wondering why- I haven't had a C section myself). The pain comes from the surgical site. Even though you are partially healed, the surgical pain can persist for several months to a year. The penetration actually irritates the incision site because the uterus is "jostled" during sex. I just read an article on this, but I couldn't find the link. I agree with PP- lube and being relaxed and using caution should help. Speedy healing!

[ladyprof]

Yes. It hurts. Even though you did not deliver vaginally there was a lot of pressure on your insides and things are out of place. Try lube and patience and if it still hurts talk to your OB. I had to go to a physical therapist last time to get back to normal and I'm not looking forward to this go round.

[shehulk723]

I only lasted 2 weeks pp. For me there was just a little dryness and using abdominal muscles caused some pain near the incision. We just had to be slow and gentle the first few times.

[heidih21]

Thanks guys! I honestly thought the plus side to major surgery would be sex not being a problem after. I was wrong! I'll just keep giving it some time