2007-05-03 16:10:19 · 14 answers · asked by angelsadvocate757 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The only shortcut is to get the okay from your physician sooner. The problem with having sex before the six weeks is that your cervix is still open, and closing slowly. Activities that can introduce bacteria into that environment, whether it's taking a bath, douching, inserting tampons, or having sex make it more likely that you will get an infection in your uterus, which could lead to further problems.
So, yes, it's a good idea to wait the full six weeks.
2007-05-03 16:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by c4sgurl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If she has stitches they of course need to be healed up.. Also the cervix needs to be completely closed which can take up to six weeks according to the individual. Ifshe had c-section than she has stitches on her uterus and i wouldn't mess with that. you put her at risk for infection, prolonged vaginal bleeding, and possible injury to the uterus. If she feels ready and it isn't painful I'd say 4 weeks should be long enough just be easy. Just don't have sex before the bleeding has stopped!! Also if breast feeding uterus will go back down to normal size faster therefore allowing you to have sex sooner but use protection or you may get her pregnant!! I'm not a doctor tho just a mother of three and I had sex after 4 weeks, he was just very gentle. If she feels any pain or discomfort than stop the intercourse!! Don't put her under pressure..she has been through alot.. Let her tell you when she is ready!!!
2007-05-03 16:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by sash 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Says this mother of 4--the second conceived within 4 weeks of the first birth--yes!!! Wait to have intercourse!!!
There are lots of other mutually satisfying sex acts which won't risk pregnancy, infection, or re-injury. It's pretty traumatic to push those little buggers out. Let yourself heal:-)
2007-05-03 16:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends did you have an episiotomy? You don't have to wait but give it at least 3 weeks and use a condom cause even if you breast feed you can still get pregnant! Give yourself some time to heal you have a lot of bruising inside that you can't see.
2007-05-03 16:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by demona1981 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Six weeks is ideal for the healing process to be close to complete enough to risk sex...longer in some cases. Please recognize that there are other ways to express love than with sex. If you are patient and loving with your wife, she will be appreciative and more likely to pleasure you in ways that do not require intercourse. Best wishes!
2007-05-03 16:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by fair blue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is best to wait 6 weeks. Things need to heal up. Be patient
2007-05-03 16:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by kim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if she's done bleeding and up for it, you sure can! With our first we waited 3 weeks, with the second we only waited 2 weeks - if she still has too much discomfort, then obviously it's no good, but if she's good to go, have fun!
2007-05-03 16:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is a seriously ugly avatar....
Sex is a general word with wide meaning. Use your imagination, you always have options.
2007-05-03 16:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by Fatal Attraction 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you a horny turd that won't understand what your wife has just been through or some desperate unit that can't wait to spit out another one?
2007-05-03 16:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
oh you do not. but you shorly will get pregnant instantly. so if you are not woryed about or want your babys to be born that close together go for it.
2007-05-03 16:17:41 · answer #10 · answered by corybiz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋