One of the top birth questions dads-to-be have for obstetricians is, “When can we start having sex again?” Most doctors will tell you that after a normal birth, most women’s bodies can safely have sex after 6 weeks. However, more goes into having sex after a baby than just getting the thumbs up from an OB-GYN.
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You should prepare yourself for sexual intercourse to be on hold for a while after the baby is born for a number of reasons. Physically, a woman’s body may not be responsive to arousal for some time, and new moms often have little to no libido. There may also be some residual pain and discomfort issues stemming from the birth and/or breastfeeding.
Beyond the physical factors, finding the time for sexual relations can be a challenge with a new baby. If the baby is sleeping in your bed or in your room, it can be even more difficult. You or your spouse may be over-tired and stressed out from waking up throughout the night and taking care of the baby. One or both of you simply may not have the energy for sex. Sex can easily fall down the list of priorities when caring for an infant.
No matter what, you can always find the time to cuddle and keep the intimacy between the two of you alive. As you get into a routine with the new baby, it will become easier to find alone time and emotional space for sex. If you maintain the bonds of intimacy along the way, reinitiating your sex life should be just like riding a bike, except more fun. Some of the sex positions you played around with during pregnancy, will likely become part of your regular sex life. Like many other pregnant couples, these sex positions are more than just pregnancy sex positions!
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