help. I was told not to have sex after my 32nd week. I am now close to 2 1/2 weeks postpartum. Is it okay to have an orgasm? I know sex is not okay but my husband wants to know about penetration. I was too scared to ask my doctor.
2006-08-10 14:16:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Who told you not to have sex? If the doc gave you a reason, follow his orders. Orgasms can still be had without penetration, use a vibrator. but, I'd really need to know what the doc said, did he say no sex? 'cause maybe you've had miscarriages, and in that case you don't want penetration, or orgasm, because it can start early labor! talk to doc, that's what they are there for, don't be embarrassed! he's seen your WOO-WOO for god's sake! What else is there to be embarrassed about!
2006-08-10 14:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing in the vagina for 6 weeks is MOST strongly suggested by medical professionals. Your doctor more than likely won't clear you for intercourse until at least your 6 week checkup.
Look at it this way.... a BABY just came out of the same place you're wanting to insert something else. Your vagina, basically, is still healing...like a wound. Let the tissue heal. If anything gets in there (ie: dirt, lint, cat hair) that could cause an infection - the time you have to wait to have intercourse will be longer.
As for an orgasm - I imagine the only safe way to do this is by clitoral stimulation. Contact your Dr or call the hospital labor/delivery ward and ask a nurse. I'm sure the contractions on your uterus from this won't harm you, but I do not know 100%. Find the info online or call your Dr is my best suggestion.
2006-08-10 22:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by mandabear3121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor told you not to have sex after your 32nd week? Doctors actually encourage woman who want to induce labor to have sex. So what your doctor said sounds a little weird to me. But, as far as your question goes, I had sex at about 2-3 weeks after having the baby. You will know when you are ready. Do you feel ready? Is it comfortable down there? If so then go for it and have a great time!!! Oh, one more thing, penetration is sex.
2006-08-10 21:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only person who knows the answer to this is the person who has your full medical history, and that person is your doctor. Don't take advise from people here, they may have had different experiences to you. The doctor answers these questions all the time, so just suck it up and ask him. Alternatively, write the question down and hand it to him at the next appointment to avoid actually voicing the question if that helps.
P.S. By sex I'm pretty sure the doctor means penetration, but if this was before the birth you need to get an 'updated' opinion.
2006-08-10 21:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orgasms are fine, but doctors don't really want you to have sex until 6 weeks postpartum....But I say if you're comfortable and pretty much healed go for it, just be careful because of the increase in getting pregnant again... 4 weeks was long enough for me!
2006-08-10 21:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by missing_something 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you had a c-section or not. If you did then you are advised not to have sex 6 weeks post partum. As for having an orgasm, go ahead, enjoy! What sort of penetration are we talking about.....?
2006-08-10 21:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by lounursey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually there is stuff in the sperm that makes you not go into labor. based on a test that was done woman who had sex 2-4 weeks before their due date actually ended up having their baby days after their due date.so if you want this baby to be born on time i would suggest not having sex. but when you have an orgasm its like tiny constractions in your uterus. so basically no one can tell you what to do but good luck.
2006-08-10 21:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Alyson C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh God - I didn't want sex until i was 6 MONTHS post partum!
But, that was me. The doctors want you to wait 6 weeks for a reason and I believe it is a good idea to follow that recommendation.
2006-08-10 21:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't hurt to have an orgasm. As far as having intercourse...I think I only waited about 2 or 3 weeks...as long as you don't have pain...I would say it's ok.
2006-08-10 21:20:47 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a matter of pain! After birth, you run a much higher risk of all kinds of infection. DO NOT HAVE SEX UNTIL YOUR DOCTOR TOLD YOU TO. Just because all these other women who answered you did it, doesn't mean they weren't just plain lucky.
(An orgasm is fine)
2006-08-10 21:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by bikerpjb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋