Reclaim Sex After Birth

Most couples wait for the magical six week mark and are dreadfully disappointed when that incredible pre birth sex doesn’t happen. The physical facts are that six weeks after birthing, the uterus should be back to its pre-pregnancy weight and size. Breastfeeding assists in stimulating the hormones released around this function. The six week check up that most women attend with a midwife or a doctor, is to check that a woman’s uterus has retracted, bleeding has stopped and tears or incisions have healed. Many women are simply asked if everything is ‘back to normal’ without their medical practioner actually looking at them or physically checking. Much more attention is given to discussing contraception rather than discussing concerns or worries about returning to an enjoyable and active sex life.  Read the rest of this article.