Why does sex hurt after childbirth? These are the reasons causing the trouble.

There was no sex during the entire pregnancy. After giving birth, they could no longer contain their excitement and started having sex. However, since the woman's body had not recovered yet and her vagina was dry, sex would be painful.

1. Generally speaking, sexual life should be resumed 6 to 8 weeks after delivery. Since the body has not fully recovered after delivery and the sexual organs also feel out of balance, the demand for sexual life is generally not as strong as before pregnancy. At the same time, the effect of ovarian hormones is not yet sufficient, and the softness of the vaginal mucosa is slightly worse. So pay attention to moderate sex life. In addition, endometriosis can also cause pain during sexual intercourse, so it is recommended that you go to the hospital for examination.

2. About two months after a cesarean section, a woman's body functions will return to normal and she can gradually resume sexual intercourse. However, postpartum women may experience vaginal dryness and other discomforts during intercourse, so they should generally use condoms containing lubricants or female topical spermicides or Vaseline as lubricants to increase vaginal lubrication. As long as you open your mind and don't have too many worries, you will slowly adapt.

3. After a woman gives birth, the wounds on the perineum and uterus heal slowly, and it takes about 40 to 60 days to heal completely. In addition, due to heavy bleeding during delivery, excessive force during labor, and fatigue from just starting breastfeeding, the woman's physical condition is extremely weak and her resistance is greatly reduced, requiring a long period of recuperation. During breastfeeding, high prolactin secretion in the body will inhibit the normal endocrine function of the ovaries, causing the vagina to lack sufficient estrogen support, reducing the gland's secretory capacity, and may also lead to pain and dryness during intercourse. Premature sexual intercourse may cause inflammation such as cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, or hinder the healing of perineum and vaginal wounds, as well as the recovery of postpartum health.