Generally, you can have sex 42 days after giving birth, because the endometrium has almost been repaired. It is necessary to understand the relevant matters when having sex for the first time after childbirth to avoid unexpected consequences for the body.

What should you pay attention to when you have sex for the first time after giving birth?

1. Move gently

After giving birth, the vaginal wall becomes thinner and less elastic, and the body has not fully recovered. Men should be more considerate and gentle in their movements. At least 15 minutes of foreplay can eliminate psychological barriers. The movements should not be too violent to avoid vaginal laceration and bleeding.

2. Pay attention to hygiene

After giving birth, women’s resistance and immunity are poor, and wounds still exist on their bodies, which have not fully healed. Pay attention to local cleanliness and hygiene during sex, and wash the genitals with warm water before sex. After having sex, women should urinate and wash in time to avoid infection.

3. Pay attention to wound bleeding

Some women cannot wait to have sex after giving birth before the wound has completely healed. This can cause the wound to crack and bleed, or even cause wound inflammation. Before having sex, women should go to the hospital to check whether the wound has healed and whether the body has recovered.

4. Do a good job of contraception

Many couples believe that pregnancy will not occur during lactation, so they overindulge and never consider contraception. In fact, many new mothers get pregnant unexpectedly because they did not take contraceptive measures when having sex after giving birth. This will affect the endometrium and uterus, and even seriously damage their vitality. Contraceptive measures must be taken every time you have sex after childbirth, and you can't leave things to chance.

5. Avoid vaginal laceration

Vaginal laceration can occur when sexual activity is too intense. The main manifestation is active vaginal bleeding after sex, with bright red blood and pain. When active bleeding occurs after sexual intercourse, you should choose a regular hospital for treatment in time.

6. Reasonable use of lubricants

After giving birth, the level of estrogen in the body decreases, which reduces vaginal secretions during sex, causing pain or discomfort during sex. Consider lubricants to replace vaginal secretions, which can reduce discomfort during intercourse.

7. Do not compress the breasts

The mammary glands on the breasts of lactating women are very dense. Accidental compression or touching may block the mammary ducts. Failure to clear them in time can lead to infection or mastitis, which not only increases women's pain but also affects the quality of milk.

Warm reminder

After giving birth, you need to control the frequency of sexual intercourse, because insufficient Qi and blood in postpartum women can cause physical and mental exhaustion. Frequent sexual intercourse will affect women's mental strength and breastfeeding, and increase the burden on the uterine appendage and vaginal wall. Due to the influence of hormones and changes in body shape after childbirth, many women have a big psychological gap. Therefore, women must obtain their consent during sex and respect each other's feelings.